This book contains reviews on classic and contemporary children's literature. It is organized by age group and includes board books, picture books and young adult novels. Each entry includes evaluations by international critics and reproduced artwork from the featured title. The book includes an index of titles, a table of contents and an index by author/illustrator.

This publication provides research-based instructional literacy strategies useful for elementary and middle level educators. Each strategy indicates the instructional focus (oral language, phonemic awareness/phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, spelling and content areas), the grade levels, step-by-step instructions on how to use the instructional strategy and when to use the strategy. Scaffolding for English as an additional language learners is described and samples of stud...

In this sixth edition, the authors incorporate the latest research about literacy teaching. Content new to this edition includes: the newest research findings and instructional practices; chapters on developmental word study and the physiological, emotional and behavioural foundations of literacy learning; and expanded information on classroom learning communities, teaching English learners and the use of digital tools and multimodal texts. The book includes a table of contents and an index.

The authors continue to research moving students from leveled books to independent book selection. Suggestions and resources are provided to assist teachers to understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The book contains examples of classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons, strategies for small group instruction, assessment techniques and student work. The book includes a table of contents, an appendix, an index and bibliographies of children's books, series books and profession...

This resource is for teachers who want to move students beyond surface-level comprehension of challenging texts. Some of the strategies that Gallagher employs are: accepting the challenge of reading difficult texts, monitoring student comprehension as they read, using meaningful collaboration to achieve deeper comprehension and using critical thinking skills to analyze real-world issues. Gallagher has structured the resource to examine key reading issues and to present effective strategies t...

The editors introduce the idea of fluency instruction, providing a thorough examination of what fluency instruction is and how it should be taught. Content new to this edition includes: new chapters on supporting English as an additional language learners and information on adolescent fluency, reading expressiveness, oral reading instruction and text selection. The editors include examples and vignettes of fluency instruction in the classroom. The book includes a table of contents, an append...

McKenna presents research-based instructional strategies to use with struggling readers. There are ideas to engage students and to develop the key components of reading: vocabulary, comprehension, word recognition and fluency. Each chapter includes techniques to work on specific skills, suggested materials, instructional tips and suggestions for further reading. The book includes a table of contents, graphic organizer templates, suggested professional resources and an index.

Students are expected to spend 50 percent or more of their day engaged in listening comprehension activities, but are they "hearing" rather than "listening." This user-friendly resource provides strategies to incorporate multidimensional listening comprehension into the classroom. Using the latest research, the authors provide charts to show at a glance which skills each strategy enhances, lists of contemporary literature to use in conjunction with the strategies and tips for assessment.

Designed to meet the needs of students in reading methods classes or beginning teachers, Flint invites readers to consider the complexities of the reading process in diverse settings. An inquiry stance is critical to being an effective teacher, especially in the area of reading as there is more than one approach to learning to read. Flint also provides pedagogy to teaching reading, writing and literacy as well as providing practical information and vignettes of real-life situations. Teachers ...

The authors provide a number of teaching practices including project-based learning, cooperative learning, performance-based assessment, as well as instructional strategies in literacy, mathematics and science. Online videos at www.edutopia.org demonstrate how role models help to generate student understanding. There are examples that show how educators can enable students to think critically, transfer skills and knowledge and be flexible problem solvers, both inside and outside the classroo...

Richard L. Allington builds on the late Michael Pressley's work to explain and to illustrate the theories and findings that guide balanced teaching. The book provides strategies and techniques that move beyond theory and use a balanced approach in classrooms to build word recognition, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The book includes a table of contents, an author index and a subject index.

Routman provides a blueprint for instruction to allow all students to have success in the classroom. She draws upon her work with students that have excelled against great odds. Routman shares her principles and practices to help teachers and students reach their full potential. She stresses that everyone needs to be invited to the learning community. Some of the topics in the book include articulating high expectations for all students, including English as an Additional Language learners an...

Grade 5 students have increased independence and responsibility, but vary in their reading and writing abilities. At this grade level, students still require considerable teacher support. The authors show how to assess student needs and implement instruction that focuses on comprehension, vocabulary, writing and text types. The book includes a table of contents, references and an index.

O'Connor synthesizes research on how children learn to read words. She demonstrates how to plan and implement lessons that address letter-sound pairings, decoding and blending, multisyllabic words, sight words and fluency. O'Connor provides strategies to be used in the classroom to assist students. Included in the book are a table of contents, appendices and an index.

Tompkins addresses both the process and the product of writing in this resource. She provides strategies for teaching prewriting, drafting, revising, editing and publishing through writing workshops. This resource also includes: chapters on the writer's craft and on writing across the curriculum, information on the six traits of good writing and insights into using technology meaningfully in the writing classroom. The accompanying eText card provides access to additional content such as embed...

Dillabough provides an instructional approach to teaching the structures of expository text. There are a number of graphic organizers that depict the seven structures: sequence, enumerative, compare/contrast, cause/effect and problem/solution. She provides suggestions for introducing expository text to students and for assisting them in their reading and writing. The book includes text samples, how to approach a lesson and evaluation tools. The book contains a table of contents, a bibliograph...

The best method of teaching language conventions is to integrate them into units and lessons. This book explains how to teach language conventions this way. Through examples of innovative educators teaching language, teachers are presented with concepts to use in the classroom. Although this publication is not a language handbook, it includes most of the language concepts that students need to know. The book is useful in planning focused lessons and it includes a sample scope-and-sequence cha...

Through current research, the author reveals that spelling instruction is crucial for teaching every aspect of literacy and offers techniques for the following: making appropriate use of instructional devices such as scaffolding, hand and finger spelling and letter boxes; managing word lists and word sorts; differentiating spelling instruction and assessment and evaluation evaluating spelling resources. Included are rubrics, research-based forms, a table of contents, a bibliography and an ind...

Thompson shares theory, research and support for using graphica in the classroom. He discusses the potential that graphica has for reaching struggling readers and English as an additional language learners. He also informs readers that graphica often addresses current and relevant social issues, such as prejudice. Using his own experiences, Thompson provides strategies and tips to use graphica in the classroom. The book includes a table of contents, appendices and an index.

The authors examine the theory of inquiry and multiple ways of knowing, which put the learner at the centre of curriculum. Because of their experiences in the classroom, the authors are able to provide insight into how a curriculum works in day-to-day situations, offer suggestions on how educators can support and understand their students and suggest theory-into-practice techniques. The authors summarize their own understandings gained during the inquiry. The book demonstrates inquiry in acti...

Hale explores ways to teach the craft of writing by moving beyond the rules of grammar and mechanics. Often teachers "teach" writing using the predictable rules of the English language. Hale examines the art of writing, the artistic side of writing and the process for identifying craft in writing. She describes the specific and general craft techniques, such as voice, sentence fluency and writing with detail. Teachers will learn how to assist students in determining their writing strengths a...

Booth addresses the issue of literacy by outlining 12 steps to encourage reading in all genres and formats. The chapters in the book cover topics such as redefining reading, helping students build reading muscles, understanding that technology is part of the new literacy and welcoming students into the culture of literacy. Booth supplements his suggestions with anecdotes and personal reflections. The book includes a table of contents and information regarding 101 literacy events.

This resource provides teachers with an overview of the research on visualization strategies and how this research may be used to improve students' reading comprehension. In each chapter, the author combines theory, personal experience and practical teaching activities to scaffold the learner's experience. Strategies include ways to activate and build background knowledge, to elaborate on textual details, to make inferences, to develop mental models of nonfiction text and to make text-to-te...

Featuring a variety of classroom settings, this resource presents engaging lessons that implement a discussion technique to improve reading comprehension. This technique, reciprocal teaching, is based on teacher modelling, student participation and four strategies that readers use to comprehend text: predicting, questioning, clarifying and summarizing. A detailed description of the four comprehension strategies (applicable to visual, oral and written text), ideas for leading students in reci...

This 32-page flipbook explores various aspects of poetry. There are tips on responding, reading, speaking and sharing poetry in the classroom. Suggestions are provided for poetry selection, poetic forms, responding to poetry and writing poetry. Included in the text are a table of contents, blackline masters, an index and suggestions for professional reading.