This presentation will provide valuable information on current research and practice in three areas of reading instruction: automaticity/fluency, cognitive strategies for text comprehension, and exposure to a variety of fiction and non-fiction genres. Participants will learn how these three key areas work together to ensure academic success for English language learners and struggling readers and will learn effective and engaging strategies for teaching them. The presentation will conclude with discussion questions and professional dialogue on the topic.

Eleanor Black Eskey, California State University, Los Angeles; Loyola Marymount University