The Structured Literacy Handbook: How to Teach Spelling, Syllables, and Word Structure with the Science of Reading - Paperback

by Jennifer L. Golden (Author)

This essential guide provides everything you need to teach spelling, reading, and word structure effectively--without requiring extensive training or multiple resources. From tackling tricky letter reversals to mastering advanced affixes, this ready-to-use resource delivers explicit, systematic instruction that works. Inside you'll discover:

• All six syllable types explained simply
• Ready-to-use word lists from basic to advanced
• Decodable stories for immediate classroom use
• Proven tricks for teaching difficult "red words"
• Targeted support for students with dyslexia
• Reproducible charts and classroom materials
• Affixes from beginning to advanced

Whether you're a classroom teacher, interventionist, tutor, or parent, this all-in-one resource empowers you to implement structured literacy instruction immediately.

Author Biography

Jennifer L. Golden, M.Ed., is a dual-certified Special Education and Reading Specialist with Orton Gillingham certification from Fairleigh Dickinson University. A two-time Teacher of the Year recipient (2001, 2022), she currently serves as the Language Arts Resource Room teacher at Fieldstone Middle School in Montvale, New Jersey, where she implements Orton Gillingham methodologies and provides professional development for colleagues. With over two decades of teaching experience spanning pre-K through high school, Jennifer specializes in structured literacy instruction for students with diverse learning needs. She is the founder of Golden Advantage Education, a comprehensive tutoring company employing 50 specialists, and growing, who provide expert instruction in Orton Gillingham, core academic subjects, and test preparation.