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2. APA Citation
• Morrow, L. M., & Gambrell, L.
B. (2019). Best practices in
literacy instruction. New York:
The Guilford Press.

3. SUMMARY (EDITORS)
• The following is a URL that is a basic
summarization of how the book can
facilitate learning. The website:
https://www.sil.org/system/files/reapd
ata/13/16/84/1316843472769881229
12038942800497484103/SILEBR_2005
_008.pdf
•

4. Experts in the field
• Morrow and Gambrell are experts in
the field of Literacy. Contrary to
popular belief, Morrow and Gambrell
believe that strategies to engage
students will facilitate learning. The
authors speak of the various
characteristics of proficient learners
and how

5. Experts in Field
• the teacher should balance literacy
within the classroom. The book
contains information on case stories
in relation to phonics and how best
practices facilitate learning. The
author illustrates how Children’s
Literature can be discovered within
the classroom.

6. Introduction (Editors)
• The editors of the book are Linda Gambrell
and Lesley Morrow. The editors are teachers
who have utilized and tested the strategies
within the classroom. Strategies that are
utilized within the research suggest that
students respond to the various techniques.
The research that is described by the two
editors suggest that each editor

7. Introduction (Editors)
• understands the significance of data and its
impact or planning and learning for student
success. The authors want to illustrate to
teachers how to have exemplar reading and
writing instruction. The specific topic of the
book is analyzing best practices for Literacy
classes. The book is intended for educators
who would like to improve reading scores and
assist students in learning.

8. Focus of the Book
• The thesis within the book is: How to create
exemplar lessons on the topic of Literacy and
Writing. The theoretical orientation of the
book consist of The book contains a
Comprehensive Conceptual Framework that
consist of various strategies that are utilized to
engage students and raise the achievement
level of students. The Conceptual

9. Focus of the book
• Theory is based on how to integrate various
texts to draw on the student’s prior
knowledge. One focus of the theory is
maintaining Balanced Literacy. The theoretical
Assumptions are if teachers utilize: The
Comprehension Conceptual framework,
Balanced Literacy and Evidence Best practices,
students will become engaged and successful
in learning.

10. Focus of the book
• The author’s major hypothesis is: There is a
significant difference in student’s scores whose
teachers use the Conceptual Theory as compared
to teachers who do not use the Conceptual
Theory. The authors wrote the book, Best
Practices in Literacy to inform teachers of how to
have an exemplar classroom in reading and
writing. The hook of the book is: What are the
best practices in Literacy and Writing that will
increase student achievement in English and
Writing?

11. Focus of the book
• The pieces of Evidence that supports that various strategies of the
Conceptual Theory Framework strategies are as follows:
• Evidence Based Practices with Best Practices for Literacy
Instruction-The book includes case studies and demonstrates how
various strategies were used to increase student achievement.
• Best Practices for English Language Learners-The book contained
various examples for all types of learners. One of the highlights of
the book includes teaching ELL Learners. The authors provided
various visual demonstrations to facilitate learning.
• Best Practices in Assessment-The authors demonstrates how
teachers can utilize data effectively to create exemplar lessons and
interventions for students.

12. Focus of the book
• The Best Practices of Literature contribute to the
learning styles of all students. The practices
demonstrated within the book are Culturally
Responsive. The strategy within the books are
designed simplistically and can be utilized for all
types of learners. While teaching students, I am
able to utilize the strategies listed in the book for
small group instruction. During small group
instruction, I am able to provide students with
individualized lesson plans. The lesson plans
consist of the TEKS that students may need extra
intervention.

13. Focus of the book
• The study is a mixed method study. The data
within the study is quantitative, however;
teachers surveys are qualitative in nature. The
teachers had the opportunity to respond to
the various preparation methods and student
response to the various strategies.

14. Focus on the book
• The book is written by two authors who believe that the strategies
demonstrated within the book are best for students. I believe the book
was biased in the material did not have opposing views. The book
contained respondents who were able to understand the strategies and
had great success with the strategies. At the time, there are some
alternative ways of arguing the theory. One way that an author could
argue the theory is by adding new methods and strategies that may work
better for a certain population. The book suggest that the strategies
utilized within the book is conducive for all students. Opponents may
suggest that one method or strategy may have a different effect on unique
learners. The theoretical issues that can arise may result in new methods
or strategies that will facilitate learning. I do believe in the One Size Fits all
Theory. The various ideas and theories relate to education because
students need mini lessons before the opening of the new session.
Second, students need visuals to text methods. Finally, students need
modeling.

15. Focus on the book
• It is important that teachers continue to model. There
are three pieces of information that the authors were
able to demonstrate for the readers:
• Best Practices in Literary includes drawing on a
student’s prior knowledge. The students are to have
various mini lessons to draw on prior knowledge.
• Best Practices include being able to model what is
expected. Students should be engaged in I do,
We do and You do. Students should have time to
practice.
• Finally, Assessments should be used to drive
instruction. Data should be assessed on a weekly basis.

16. My Response
• I enjoyed reading the book about best practices.
My main focus while reading the book was the
information for small group. During small group, I
have individualized lessons for each student. I
utilize the various strategies to demonstrate
various ways to learn one concept. In addition, I
enjoyed the case studies. I was able to review the
data and analyze the significant factors of
instruction that contributes to the student’s
success.

17. My Response
• The quality of the research is credible. The
authors were able to have their work
reviewed by the IRB. The sample population
was more than 10. The authors conducted
mixed method studies. The process and
procedures were researched, analyzed and
implemented. As a result of the
implementation of the various strategies, the
teachers were able to analyze and observe the
credibility of the authors.

18. My Response
• There are many books that also emphasize
best practices in English. The following
website contains books with Best Practices
themes: http://talkswithteachers.com/top-15-
book-recommendations-for-teachers/. Each of
the books has different examples of practices
used to help students in academic
achievement.

19. My Response
• I am in agreeance with the book concerning
best practices. The practices illustrated within
the book are conducive to our AVID strategies
and SIOP learning model. I believe students
should have modeling, visuals and examples.
The case studies included a wide variety of
learners and I am able to utilize the strategies
within my classroom.

20. My Response
• I would recommend the book. I have learned
more information due to reading the book.
One of the concepts that I have taken away is
the ability to group students in mixed
grouping. I believe students can draw on each
other’s strengths while learning.

21. Evidence Based Research
• In the book Best Practices (2014) by Morrow
and Gambell , the topic Response to
Intervention was a major theme. The
approach that was utilized illustrated the
various characteristics of Tiers for students
who struggle with elements of language or
writing.

22. Evidence Based Research
• Application-As an application to the classroom, I will
use the data to place students in small groups to work
on print to text and expository test features. While
reviewing the Expository text, students will be
expected to review vocabulary and practice their
phonemic sounds.
• TEK-Knowledge & Skill Statement -
7.3: Students analyze, make inferences and draw
conclusions about theme and genre in different cultura
l, historical, and contemporary
contexts and provide evidence from the text to support
their understanding. Students are expected to:

23. Evidence Based Research
• In the book Best Practices (2014) by Morrow and
Gambell highlights the new Common Core
practices as it relates to engaging students in
reading text.
• Application-As an application for the classroom, I
will review the new Common Cores and integrate
Science and History in the text. Students have the
opportunity to read articles relating to various
subjects for interest.

24. Evidence Based Research
• TEK-Knowledge & Skill Statement -
7.3: Students analyze, make inferences and dr
aw
conclusions about theme and genre in differen
t cultural, historical, and contemporary
contexts and provide evidence from the text t
o support their understanding.
•

25. Evidence Based Research
• In the book Best Practices (2014) by Morrow and
Gambell, family literacy was a major factor of
best practices. The authors believe that parents
should be notified what a student is learning and
be actively involved promoting literacy.
• Application-As a demonstration of integrating
family in the context of English Learning, it is
important that students engage in reading at
school and home.

26. Evidence Based Research
• TEK-Knowledge & Skill Statement -
7.Fig19: Students use a flexible range of metacog
nitive reading
skills in both assigned and independent reading t
o understand an author’s message. Students
will continue to apply earlier standards with great
er depth in increasingly more complex texts
as they become self-
directed, critical readers. The student is expected
to:
•

27. Evidence Based Research
• In the book Best Practices (2014) by Morrow and
Gambell, Early Literacy was an emphasis within
the book. Some student struggle with writing and
grammar. As a result, it is imperative that
teachers continue to engage students in writing
and literature approaches .
• Application-As a demonstration of allowing
students to practice and engage in grammar
activities, students will receive flash cards to
match and apply different grammar rules.

28. Evidence Based Research
• TEK-Knowledge & Skill Statement -
7.21: Students spell correctly. Students are ex
pected to: Student Expectation
7.21A: Spell correctly, including using various r
esources to determine and check correct spelli
ngs.

29. Evidence Based Research
• In the book, Best Practices in Literacy (2014) by Morrow
and Gambell, fluency instruction was important. The book
illustrated how to help students sound out various syllables
within words.
• Application-As a classroom teacher, the students can
participate in activities working on sound and word
recognition.
• TEK-110.18. B-b) Knowledge and skills.
• (1) Reading/Fluency. Students read grade-level text with
fluency and comprehension. Students are expected to
adjust fluency when reading aloud grade-level text based
on the reading purpose and the nature of the text.

30. Webliography
•
• Adlit.org-The website is related to Adolescent Literacy. The website
provides various ways to engage students in literacy.
• Balanced Reading-The website provides different resources for
Researched based reading.
• Big Ideas in Beginning Reading: University of Oregon-The website
provides demonstrates of how to teach Phonemic Awareness,
Vocabulary and Comprehension.
• Center for Early Literacy Learning-The website illustrates innovation
interventions for reading.
• Colorin Colorado — Resources for English Language Learners
•

31. APA Citation
• Adlit.org. (2019). All About Adolescent Literacy | AdLit.org. [online]
Available at: http://www.adlit.org/ [Accessed 7 Mar. 2019].
• Balancedreading.com. (2019). BalancedReading.com. [online]
Available at: http://www.balancedreading.com/ [Accessed 7 Mar.
2019].
• Learning, U. (2019). Big Ideas in Beginning Reading. [online]
Reading.uoregon.edu. Available at: http://reading.uoregon.edu/
[Accessed 7 Mar. 2019].
• Earlyliteracylearning.org. (2019). Center for Early literacy Learning :
CELL. [online] Available at: http://www.earlyliteracylearning.org/
[Accessed 7 Mar. 2019].
• Colorín Colorado. (2019). Colorín Colorado. [online] Available at:
http://www.colorincolorado.org/ [Accessed 7 Mar. 2019].

32. Teacher Interview
• Teacher Interview
• I had the opportunity to interview a 7th grade teacher. The
teacher indicated that she was familiar with Best Practices
for Literacy. She indicated that she has performed extensive
research on Balanced Literacy. She believes that Balanced
Literacy is the key to student success. Professional
Development is provided at least twice a week during
Professional Learning Communities. Every Wednesday,
there is a faculty meeting and it is based on Literacy and
Math because the two subjects are tested on STAAR. The
teacher indicated that she is not a member of a Reading
Organization, but would love to join. The teacher indicated
that she is currently taking courses in the field of English
and Language Arts.