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The Book of Reading and Writing Ideas, Tips, and Lists for the Elementary Classroom - Book Cover

The Book of Reading and Writing Ideas, Tips, and Lists for the Elementary Classroom

Are you getting the results you want from your reading and writing instruction?

This outstanding resource book provides research-based, practical ideas for creating a balanced reading and writing program that will make a difference for your students. There is a wealth of information including the following:
  • Checklists for reviewing your own literacy program
  • Effective strategies for teaching word study
  • Vocabulary instructional strategies that expand students' comprehension
  • Specific pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading strategies that increase students' comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text
  • 50 tips any educator can use to positively impact students' reading performance
  • 101 ideas for involving families in your literacy program

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    The Book of Reading and Writing Ideas, Tips, and Lists for the Elementary Classroom - Book Cover
    Product Details
    • Grade Level: PreK-4
    • ISBN: 9780761939573
    • Published By: Corwin
    • Year: 2003
    • Page Count: 176
    • Publication date: December 15, 2003
    Price: $39.95

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    This book is not available as a review copy.
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    Description

    Description

    "Here's a book you'll use over and over again. It's a practical, easy-to-use resource for every teacher who wants his or her students to be better readers and writers. Packed with activities, suggestions, and ideas—it's hard to decide which one to try first!"
    Tita Mallory, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
    Aberdeen School District, WA

    "It's all here! Anderson has included everything from research on effective literacy to specific instructional strategies to use in your classroom tomorrow."
    Mike Nelson, Assistant Superintendent
    Enumclaw School District, WA

    "A hands-on book for teachers to create engaging learning opportunities for students. A comprehensive guide that will become the teacher's best friend."
    Linda Holliman, Education Consultant
    Littleton, CO

    Are You Getting the Results You Want From Your Reading and Writing Instruction?

    This outstanding resource book provides research-based, practical ideas for creating a complete balanced reading and writing program that will make a difference for your students. There is a wealth of information including the following:

    • Descriptions and implementation ideas for each component of a balanced reading and writing program
    • Checklists for reviewing your own literacy program
    • Effective strategies for teaching word study, fluency, and comprehension
    • Vocabulary instructional strategies that expand students' comprehension and word knowledge
    • Specific pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading strategies that increase students' comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text
    • Practical ideas for teaching writing skills in context
    • Innovative ways of meeting the needs of struggling readers
    • 50 tips any educator can use to positively impact students' reading performance
    • 101 ideas for involving families in your literacy program
    • Extensive lists of outstanding instructional materials
    • Suggestions for ensuring that effective school practices are in place to positively impact your students' literacy performance

    If you are looking for ideas and tips that can impact your students' reading and writing, this book provides hundreds of classroom-proven suggestions designed for new teachers, experienced teachers, and administrators.

    Author(s)

    Author(s)

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    Sandra Anderson

    Sandra E. Anderson is an educational consultant with Exemplary Education L.L.C., which offers training in strengthening reading and writing achievement and enhancing leadership for literacy.

    • A former teacher, reading specialist, principal, and national staff development director with over thirty years in the field of education
    • Experience working with students preschool-grade 9
    • Recruited, hired, and coached national presenters who presented to educators across the United States and Canada
    • An experienced presenter at state, regional, and national reading and writing conferences
    • A consultant and critic reader for several reading textbook companies
    • Distinguished principal award from The Washington State Elementary Principals Association
    • A member of the International Reading Association’s Teachers’ Choices Committee for four years
    • Conference participant at National Staff Development Conferences, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conferences, State, Regional and International Reading Conferences, and National Association for the Education of Young Children Conferences

    Undergraduate degree in education from the University of Washington and graduate degrees in reading and educational administration from Seattle Pacific University.

    Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

    About the Author

    Introduction

    1. A Practical Look at Literacy and Effective Schools Practices

    Student-Centered Schools

    Shared Purpose and Vision

    Strong Instructional Leadership

    Knowledgeable Staff Members

    Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

    Information and Data Collection

    Maximizing Available Resources

    Abundant and Focused Staff Development

    Strong Family and Community Involvement

    Embedding Change & Seeking Continuous Improvement

    First and Lasting Impressions-A Survey

    Checklist

    2. Components of an Effective, Complete Reading Program

    Read Aloud

    Shared Reading

    Guided Reading

    Literacy Centers

    Literature Circles

    Independent Reading

    Checklist

    3. Essential Elements of Reading Instruction

    Phonemic Awareness

    Phonics

    Non-Decodable, High-Frequency Words

    Vocabulary Development

    Language Structure

    Fluency

    Comprehension

    Checklist

    4. Components of an Effective, Complete Writing Program

    Modeled Writing

    Interactive Writing

    Structured Writing

    Writers Workshop

    Independent Writing

    Checklist

    5. Teaching Writing Skills in Context

    Content

    Use of Language

    Mechanics

    Revision and Editing

    Checklist

    6. Other Instructional Factors Impacting the Success of

    Reading and Writing Programs

    Checklist

    7. Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers

    Teachers

    Classroom Instruction

    Effective Reading Instruction

    Instructional Time

    Appropriate Materials

    Program Options

    Use of Resources

    School-Wide Communication

    Family Programs

    Community Programs

    Policy Decisions

    Checklist

    8. Information Gathering and Data Collection

    9. Staff Training Ideas

    10. Fifty 10-Minute Tips for "Leaders" to Use to Impact the

    Reading and Writing Performance of Students

    11. 101 Parent Tips to Enhance Literacy

    Conclusion

    References and Suggested Readings

    Reviews

    Reviews

    Quote by Tita Mallory, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Aberdeen School District, WA: Here's a book you'll use over and over again. It's a practical, easy-to-use resource for every teacher who wants his or her students to be better readers and writers. Packed with activities, suggestions, and ideas—it's hard to decide which one to try first!
    Here's a book you'll use over and over again. It's a practical, easy-to-use resource for every teacher who wants his or her students to be better readers and writers. Packed with activities, suggestions, and ideas—it's hard to decide which one to try first!
    Tita Mallory, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
    Aberdeen School District, WA
    Quote by Linda Holliman, Educational Consultant, Littleton, CO: A hands-on book for teachers to create engaging learning opportunities for students. A comprehensive guide that will become the teacher's best friend.
    A hands-on book for teachers to create engaging learning opportunities for students. A comprehensive guide that will become the teacher's best friend.
    Linda Holliman, Educational Consultant
    Littleton, CO
    Quote by Mike Nelson, Assistant Superintendent, Enumclaw School District, WA: It’s all here! Anderson has included everything from research on effective literacy to specific instructional strategies to use in your classroom tomorrow.
    It’s all here! Anderson has included everything from research on effective literacy to specific instructional strategies to use in your classroom tomorrow.
    Mike Nelson, Assistant Superintendent
    Enumclaw School District, WA
      Price: $39.95

      Review Copies

      This book is not available as a review copy.

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