Shifting the Balance, Grades 3–5: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom (Paperback)

Description

Shifting the Balance, Grades 3–5 is a professional learning resource designed for upper elementary educators seeking to align literacy instruction with evidence-based reading research.

Authored by Katie Egan Cunningham, Jan Burkins, and Kari Yates, this book presents six practical shifts that support decoding, fluency, vocabulary, background knowledge, and comprehension while preserving rich reading and writing experiences for students in grades 3–5.

The text bridges research and practice, offering classroom examples, instructional routines, and implementation guidance tailored specifically to upper elementary learners. It is intended for teachers, literacy coaches, instructional leaders, and professional learning communities.

This publication is intended for educational and professional development use.

📘 Book Details

• Title: Shifting the Balance, Grades 3–5

• Subtitle: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Upper Elementary Classroom

• Authors:

  • Katie Egan Cunningham

  • Jan Burkins

  • Kari Yates

• Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

• Publication Year: 2023

• Language: English

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: ~240 pages

🔢 ISBN Information (Paperback)

• ISBN-13: 978-1-57110-915-3

• ISBN-10: 1571109154