For two decades , Speech to Print has been a bestselling , widely adopted textbook on explicit , high-quality literacy instruction. Now the anticipated third edition is here , fully updated with ten years of new research, a complete package of supporting materials, and expanded guidance on the how of assessment and instruction in todays classrooms. Filling a critical gap in teacher preparation courses, Speech to Print supplies K-12 educators with in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of languagefundamentals they need to deliver successful structured literacy instruction. Renowned literacy expert Louisa Cook Moats gives current and future teachers comprehensive, accurate, and accessible information on the underpinnings of language instruction, including : the history of the English language and its effect on spellingEnglish phonology, including speech sounds and their distinctive featureshow print represents speech in Englishthe morphological aspects of wordssyntax and its instructionhow meaning is conveyed with language Through case studies, activities, recommended teaching principles, and close analysis of real-world student work samples, teachers will also receive invaluable insight into how their students should be taught. Ideal for use in preservice courses and in-service professional development sessions, this essential textbook will give educators the strong foundation they need to teach language and reading skills to students with and without disabilities.WHATS NEW:New and expanded practical content on the how of language and reading instructionNew and updated chapter exercisesNew faculty support materialsMore on key topics like program and curricula selection, frameworks for instructional planning, and problem solving when students are slow to respond to interventionMore accessible, undergraduate-friendly tone and structureAdditional graphics to illustrate key conceptsNEW FACULTY SUPPORT MATERIALS! Support your instruction with a complete package of online companion materials, including chapter quizzes, a sample syllabus/course outline, PowerPoints to accompany each chapter, PDF handouts for selected concepts, and a video demonstrating production of all the sounds in the English language.