A Touchdown in Reading reinforces the fact that every teacher is a reading teacher. This educational resource supports elementary school classroom teachers, reading teachers/coaches, and educators dedicated to creating a classroom and school that promotes literacy. It specifically touches on the background knowledge and motivation in addition to best practices in literacy to meet every child on his or her reading journey. This educator's guide helps teachers create an effective literacy lesson at any grade level to any reading level. The book includes the knowledge and support for whole group, small group, independent practice, and distance learning.