Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-207) and index.

Falling through the cracks -- Developing an action plan: read, focus, and reflect -- Putting the code pieces in place -- Fluency: the forgotten piece of the reading puzzle -- The meaning pieces: language, knowledge, and cognitive strategies -- Putting it all together: reading a lot -- Snapshots of success: classrooms and schools that work -- Putting the final piece in place: creating a pervasive and persuasive reading culture -- Phonics readers -- Brain-based reading: cognitive strategies to raise reading achievement -- Project PRIDE -- The "I do it, we do it, you do it" lesson sequence -- Checklists and forms to help you build a reading culture.