Wiring the Brain for Reading

Wiring the Brain for Reading introduces teachers toaspects of the brain's functions that are essential to language andreading development. Marilee Sprenger, a specialist in learning andthe brain, provides practical, brain friendly, strategiesfor teaching essential skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The author's innovativeapproach aligns well with the Common Core State Standards forEnglish Language Arts and is designed to enhance students'motivation and excitement in reading.

• Offers a clear explanation of brain functioning in order toenhance language and reading instruction
• Incorporates proven literacy strategies, games, and activitiesas well as classroom examples
• Aligns with Common Core State Standards for learning to read, developing fluency, and interpreting complex texts

Wiring the Brain for Reading offers practical strategiesfor applying the latest research in neuroscience and learning tothe classroom.