Who’s Doing the Work?: How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More

Best-selling authors Dr. Jan Burkins and Kim Yaris challenge traditional teaching methods in Who’s Doing the Work: How to Say Less So Readers Can Do More. They examine common practices like read-aloud, guided reading, shared reading, and independent reading, offering small but impactful adjustments that encourage students to take greater responsibility for their learning.

Next-generation reading instruction focuses on meeting students’ individual needs by reducing scaffolding that can limit growth. Rather than relying on teacher prompts, Who’s Doing the Work empowers students to manage challenges independently and overcome plateaus in their reading development.

Whether you’re an elementary teacher, literacy coach, reading specialist, or parent, this book provides practical examples to help reshape the reading process, guiding students toward greater proficiency and a deeper joy in reading.