This book connects evidence-based approaches to reading with project-based learning so that you can help your students develop their literacy skills in engaging and authentic ways.

Many elementary-level activities and scenarios, such as newscasts, podcasts, and movie-making, can be taught using the skills already embedded in the projects themselves. This practical guide translates the science of reading into structured projects that you can integrate easily into your classroom. Each chapter includes an example activity and lesson plan, a full description of the skills that students need to undertake the project, structured and explicit ways of teaching these skills, and step-by-step instructions for completing the project.

With these research-backed strategies and ideas, you will cultivate more fun and authentic literacy experiences for your students.