Achieving Excellence in Preschool Literacy Instruction

Achieving Excellence in Preschool Literacy Instruction

Author: Laura M. Justice

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1593856105

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High-quality preschool programs are essential to improving children's outcomes in reading achievement and leveling language and literacy disparities among students from diverse backgrounds. Grounded in state-of-the-art research evidence, this practice-oriented book demonstrates how preschool professionals can create, evaluate, and sustain exemplary programs. Chapters from leading authorities cover coaching, assessment, and differentiation, as well as explicit strategies for teaching English language learners and helping at-risk readers. Discussion questions and suggested activities for professional development are included, as are reproducible assessment forms and planning tools for use in the classroom.


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Download or read book Achieving Excellence in Preschool Literacy Instruction written by Laura M. Justice and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High-quality preschool programs are essential to improving children's outcomes in reading achievement and leveling language and literacy disparities among students from diverse backgrounds. Grounded in state-of-the-art research evidence, this practice-oriented book demonstrates how preschool professionals can create, evaluate, and sustain exemplary programs. Chapters from leading authorities cover coaching, assessment, and differentiation, as well as explicit strategies for teaching English language learners and helping at-risk readers. Discussion questions and suggested activities for professional development are included, as are reproducible assessment forms and planning tools for use in the classroom.


Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children

Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children

Author: Thomas G. Gunning

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205355396

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Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive, practical text that provides its readers with step-by-step guidance for teaching all major aspects of reading and writing. A new, four-color design brightens the text and offers additional pedagogy. Gunning's text helps students discover approaches and techniques that fit teachers' personal styles and situations. It aims to present the major methods and strategies as fairly, completely, and clearly as possible. The text presents the theory behind the methods, so students will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create literacy instruction. Marginal annotations highlight key concepts, provide additional information on vital issues, and list addresses of Web sites so teachers can explore sites that foster student literacy. As with previous editions, this revision endorses the viewpoint that a well-prepared classroom teacher can effectively instruct struggling readers and writers.


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Download or read book Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children written by Thomas G. Gunning and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children, Fourth Edition, is a comprehensive, practical text that provides its readers with step-by-step guidance for teaching all major aspects of reading and writing. A new, four-color design brightens the text and offers additional pedagogy. Gunning's text helps students discover approaches and techniques that fit teachers' personal styles and situations. It aims to present the major methods and strategies as fairly, completely, and clearly as possible. The text presents the theory behind the methods, so students will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create literacy instruction. Marginal annotations highlight key concepts, provide additional information on vital issues, and list addresses of Web sites so teachers can explore sites that foster student literacy. As with previous editions, this revision endorses the viewpoint that a well-prepared classroom teacher can effectively instruct struggling readers and writers.


Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4

Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4

Author: Thomas G. Gunning

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13:

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Sample lessons for every major literacy skill/strategy that has been validated by research and/or practice. Extensive coverage is provided for federally madated programs such as Reading First.


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Download or read book Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4 written by Thomas G. Gunning and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2004 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sample lessons for every major literacy skill/strategy that has been validated by research and/or practice. Extensive coverage is provided for federally madated programs such as Reading First.


Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4 to 8

Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4 to 8

Author: Thomas G. Gunning

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780205542772

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This practical resource gives teachers step-by-step guidance for teaching students in grades 4 to 8 all major aspects of reading and writing. In response to today''s needs to tailor instruction for the middle grades, this book features sample lessons for virtually every major literacy skill/strategy and offers numerous reinforcement suggestions and generous listings of materials appropriate for the middle grades. Renowned author Tom Gunning presents the theories behind the methods, so readers will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create a balanced evidence-based program of literacy instruction. Because language, background knowledge, and thinking skills are the foundation of basic and higher-level literacy, the text emphasizes background building, vocabulary and overall language development, and the development of key thinking skills. Given the current emphasis on "Leaving No Child Behind" and closing the literacy gap, the text explores techniques and materials for helping below-level readers and writers. Included are listings of intervention programs for older struggling readers and suggestions for helping middle school students who are still having difficulty with decoding skills. A Letter to Students, From the Author Avon, Connecticut March 14, 2007 Dear Student: Although I receive royalties from the sales of Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4-8 (Second Edition), my main reason for writing the text and continuously revising it is to improve the quality of literacy instruction for students. I believe that the best way to do that is to provide for pre-service and in-service teachers a text that explains effective ways to assess and instruct students. As times change and I acquire new knowledge and insights, I add to and revise the suggestions that I make. In preparation for the revision of this last edition, I worked three days a week for a year in an urban school as a hands-on consultant. I also visited a number of schools, talked with lots of teachers, and worked with groups of students in a variety of settings. These direct experiences were very enlightening. One of my chief discoveries was the importance of fostering higher-level reading and responding skills. To meet the demands of No Child Left Behind, many schools are focusing on decoding skills and literal comprehension. Unfortunately, this has led to a neglect of vocabulary development and higher-level literacy skills, which are key elements in developing the kinds of skills needed in today''s society and which are assessed in the upper grades by today''s high-stakes tests. To emphasize the importance of higher-level literacy skills, a new feature entitled "Building Higher-Level Literacy," appears at the end of each chapter. Recognizing the reality of the requirements of No Child Left Behind and high-stakes tests, I have included suggestions for preparing students to cope with demanding tests. Using lookbacks, supporting responses, and other key comprehension and test-taking skills are featured. Also emphasized is the importance of going beyond teaching students how to respond to challenging texts in discussions to also teaching them how to respond in writing, since that is how they will be assessed. Quickwrites, Macro-Cloze, Story Impressions, Think-Pair-Share, and a number of other intriguing teaching techniques have been added. Throughout the text, changes, large and small, have been made that I believe will enhance your knowledge of literacy and your ability as a teacher to build the literacy of the students that you teach. While I realize that the purchase of the text might mean a financial sacrifice, it should help make you a better teacher of literacy and your students'' better readers and writers. Although the text is costly, potential benefits are priceless. Sincerely, Thomas G. Gunning, Ed. D, Author Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students


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Download or read book Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4 to 8 written by Thomas G. Gunning and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical resource gives teachers step-by-step guidance for teaching students in grades 4 to 8 all major aspects of reading and writing. In response to today''s needs to tailor instruction for the middle grades, this book features sample lessons for virtually every major literacy skill/strategy and offers numerous reinforcement suggestions and generous listings of materials appropriate for the middle grades. Renowned author Tom Gunning presents the theories behind the methods, so readers will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create a balanced evidence-based program of literacy instruction. Because language, background knowledge, and thinking skills are the foundation of basic and higher-level literacy, the text emphasizes background building, vocabulary and overall language development, and the development of key thinking skills. Given the current emphasis on "Leaving No Child Behind" and closing the literacy gap, the text explores techniques and materials for helping below-level readers and writers. Included are listings of intervention programs for older struggling readers and suggestions for helping middle school students who are still having difficulty with decoding skills. A Letter to Students, From the Author Avon, Connecticut March 14, 2007 Dear Student: Although I receive royalties from the sales of Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students in Grades 4-8 (Second Edition), my main reason for writing the text and continuously revising it is to improve the quality of literacy instruction for students. I believe that the best way to do that is to provide for pre-service and in-service teachers a text that explains effective ways to assess and instruct students. As times change and I acquire new knowledge and insights, I add to and revise the suggestions that I make. In preparation for the revision of this last edition, I worked three days a week for a year in an urban school as a hands-on consultant. I also visited a number of schools, talked with lots of teachers, and worked with groups of students in a variety of settings. These direct experiences were very enlightening. One of my chief discoveries was the importance of fostering higher-level reading and responding skills. To meet the demands of No Child Left Behind, many schools are focusing on decoding skills and literal comprehension. Unfortunately, this has led to a neglect of vocabulary development and higher-level literacy skills, which are key elements in developing the kinds of skills needed in today''s society and which are assessed in the upper grades by today''s high-stakes tests. To emphasize the importance of higher-level literacy skills, a new feature entitled "Building Higher-Level Literacy," appears at the end of each chapter. Recognizing the reality of the requirements of No Child Left Behind and high-stakes tests, I have included suggestions for preparing students to cope with demanding tests. Using lookbacks, supporting responses, and other key comprehension and test-taking skills are featured. Also emphasized is the importance of going beyond teaching students how to respond to challenging texts in discussions to also teaching them how to respond in writing, since that is how they will be assessed. Quickwrites, Macro-Cloze, Story Impressions, Think-Pair-Share, and a number of other intriguing teaching techniques have been added. Throughout the text, changes, large and small, have been made that I believe will enhance your knowledge of literacy and your ability as a teacher to build the literacy of the students that you teach. While I realize that the purchase of the text might mean a financial sacrifice, it should help make you a better teacher of literacy and your students'' better readers and writers. Although the text is costly, potential benefits are priceless. Sincerely, Thomas G. Gunning, Ed. D, Author Creating Literacy Instruction for All Students


Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4, MyLabSchool Edition

Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4, MyLabSchool Edition

Author: Thomas G. Gunning

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Published: 2004-12

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780205464586

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In response to today's needs to tailor instruction for the lower grades (pre-K-4), this new text features sample lessons for virtually every major literacy skill/strategy and offers numerous reinforcement suggestions and generous listings of materials appropriate for the lower grades. The methods emphasized are those that have been validated by research and/or practice. Extensive coverage is provided for areas of instruction mandated by federal programs such as Reading First: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. However, the text also presents the theories behind the methods, so readers will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create a balanced program of literacy instruction. Features "Lessons" appear throughout the text and provide step-by-step lesson plans for nearly every area of literacy instruction. All lessons include suggestions for assessment. Emphasis on English language learners within regular classrooms, including coverage of Sheltered English, of assessment for ELLs throughout the text, and more children's books for both struggling readers and ELLs, and marginal annotations on Adapting Instruction for English Language Learners. "Help for Struggling Readers and Writers" section concludes Chapters 3-13 and provides practical, specialized suggestions for helping students become stronger readers and writers and for ways in which teachers can adapt instruction or assessment to meet the needs of underachieving readers and writers. To make the text as practical as possible, each chapter concludes with an "Action Plan" that provides specific suggestions for applying each of the key concepts and assessment and teaching suggestions discussed in the chapter. "Children's Reading List" appears in every chapter, providing lists of appropriate titles for skill reinforcement. "Exemplary Teaching" boxes throughout the text bring teaching techniques to life with real-life experiences of gifted teachers and the author's own experiences. An "Essential Standards" section lists specific literacy curriculum goals so students and professors can focus on key objectives, and "Assessment" sections provide specific focus on evaluation issues and ideas for individual chapters (Chs. 3-13). Emphasis on guided reading and matching readers with appropriate texts for grades Pre-K-4. Unique "Leveling Books System," enables students to better understand what makes a book difficult to read and provides an easy-to-use system so that they can level books on their own. Widely used leveling systems are explained and compared. Sources of extensive lists of leveled books are provided (Ch. 2). Unique Appendix A includes a graded listing of 1,000 books where suggestions are made for easy, average, and challenging fiction and informational books at each grade level (Pre-K to 4). Students will have ready access to the readabiltiy levels of the most popular books in grades Pre-K to 4. The use of technology has also been highlighted. Going beyond simply listing interesting Websites, the text has specific age-appropriate suggestions for teaching students how to use the Internet as a learning tool in grades Pre-K to 4. MEET THE AUTHOR THOMAS G. GUNNING has taught courses in methods of teaching reading and writing for 20 years and was the director of the Reading Clinic at Southern Connecticut State University. Before that, as a secondary English teacher, secondary reading specialist, and an elementary school reading consultant, he worked extensively with achieving and struggling readers. He now teaches a variety of reading methods courses at central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gunning is a well-known and highly regarded textbook author, having written and revised such titles as "Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties" (2002) and "Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children" (2003). He also wrote "Best Books for Beginning Readers" (1997), "Best Books for Building Literacy for Elementary School Children" (1999), "Building Words: A Resource Manual for Teaching Word Analysis and Spelling Skills and Strategies" (2001), and "Phonological Awareness and Primary Phonics" (2000). All are Allyn & Bacon books.


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Download or read book Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children in Grades Pre-K to 4, MyLabSchool Edition written by Thomas G. Gunning and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to today's needs to tailor instruction for the lower grades (pre-K-4), this new text features sample lessons for virtually every major literacy skill/strategy and offers numerous reinforcement suggestions and generous listings of materials appropriate for the lower grades. The methods emphasized are those that have been validated by research and/or practice. Extensive coverage is provided for areas of instruction mandated by federal programs such as Reading First: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. However, the text also presents the theories behind the methods, so readers will be free to choose, adapt, and/or construct their own approaches as they create a balanced program of literacy instruction. Features "Lessons" appear throughout the text and provide step-by-step lesson plans for nearly every area of literacy instruction. All lessons include suggestions for assessment. Emphasis on English language learners within regular classrooms, including coverage of Sheltered English, of assessment for ELLs throughout the text, and more children's books for both struggling readers and ELLs, and marginal annotations on Adapting Instruction for English Language Learners. "Help for Struggling Readers and Writers" section concludes Chapters 3-13 and provides practical, specialized suggestions for helping students become stronger readers and writers and for ways in which teachers can adapt instruction or assessment to meet the needs of underachieving readers and writers. To make the text as practical as possible, each chapter concludes with an "Action Plan" that provides specific suggestions for applying each of the key concepts and assessment and teaching suggestions discussed in the chapter. "Children's Reading List" appears in every chapter, providing lists of appropriate titles for skill reinforcement. "Exemplary Teaching" boxes throughout the text bring teaching techniques to life with real-life experiences of gifted teachers and the author's own experiences. An "Essential Standards" section lists specific literacy curriculum goals so students and professors can focus on key objectives, and "Assessment" sections provide specific focus on evaluation issues and ideas for individual chapters (Chs. 3-13). Emphasis on guided reading and matching readers with appropriate texts for grades Pre-K-4. Unique "Leveling Books System," enables students to better understand what makes a book difficult to read and provides an easy-to-use system so that they can level books on their own. Widely used leveling systems are explained and compared. Sources of extensive lists of leveled books are provided (Ch. 2). Unique Appendix A includes a graded listing of 1,000 books where suggestions are made for easy, average, and challenging fiction and informational books at each grade level (Pre-K to 4). Students will have ready access to the readabiltiy levels of the most popular books in grades Pre-K to 4. The use of technology has also been highlighted. Going beyond simply listing interesting Websites, the text has specific age-appropriate suggestions for teaching students how to use the Internet as a learning tool in grades Pre-K to 4. MEET THE AUTHOR THOMAS G. GUNNING has taught courses in methods of teaching reading and writing for 20 years and was the director of the Reading Clinic at Southern Connecticut State University. Before that, as a secondary English teacher, secondary reading specialist, and an elementary school reading consultant, he worked extensively with achieving and struggling readers. He now teaches a variety of reading methods courses at central Connecticut State University. Dr. Gunning is a well-known and highly regarded textbook author, having written and revised such titles as "Assessing and Correcting Reading and Writing Difficulties" (2002) and "Creating Literacy Instruction for All Children" (2003). He also wrote "Best Books for Beginning Readers" (1997), "Best Books for Building Literacy for Elementary School Children" (1999), "Building Words: A Resource Manual for Teaching Word Analysis and Spelling Skills and Strategies" (2001), and "Phonological Awareness and Primary Phonics" (2000). All are Allyn & Bacon books.


Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy

Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy

Author: Carol Vukelich

Publisher: International Reading Assoc.

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780872075474

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Offers preschool educators and administrators information on the challenges surrounding early literacy and strategies for incorporating it into the classroom setting.


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Download or read book Building a Foundation for Preschool Literacy written by Carol Vukelich and published by International Reading Assoc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers preschool educators and administrators information on the challenges surrounding early literacy and strategies for incorporating it into the classroom setting.


Demings Profound Changes

Demings Profound Changes

Author: Delavigne

Publisher:

Published: 1994-03-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780132926997

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Creating Literacy Instruction All Children

Creating Literacy Instruction All Children

Author: Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated

Publisher:

Published: 1999-07

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780205310227

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Download or read book Creating Literacy Instruction All Children written by Addison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Literacy Development in the Early Years

Literacy Development in the Early Years

Author: Lesley Mandel Morrow

Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed

Published: 2011-11-21

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 0132998998

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This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Literacy Development in the Early Years, by renowned author Lesley Mandel Morrow,is an integrated approach to language arts that gives pre-service and in-service teachers a wealth of valuable information for making children active participants in the process of literacy development. The many ideas are presented through both theoretical and research-based rationales, plus extensive practical applications–teacher and child dialogues; vignettes; lessons; and model interactions between teachers, children, and parents. A comprehensive, balanced approach to literacy teaching and learning, the book provides a wealth of information on how children learn, coupled with the literacy skills and strategies teachers need to make it all happen.


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Download or read book Literacy Development in the Early Years written by Lesley Mandel Morrow and published by Pearson Higher Ed. This book was released on 2011-11-21 with total page 575 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Literacy Development in the Early Years, by renowned author Lesley Mandel Morrow,is an integrated approach to language arts that gives pre-service and in-service teachers a wealth of valuable information for making children active participants in the process of literacy development. The many ideas are presented through both theoretical and research-based rationales, plus extensive practical applications–teacher and child dialogues; vignettes; lessons; and model interactions between teachers, children, and parents. A comprehensive, balanced approach to literacy teaching and learning, the book provides a wealth of information on how children learn, coupled with the literacy skills and strategies teachers need to make it all happen.


Reading and Writing in Preschool

Reading and Writing in Preschool

Author: Ren‚e M. Casbergue

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2015-12-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 1462523471

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This book describes effective, engaging ways to build young children's print concepts and alphabetic knowledge, which are crucial for both reading and writing development. Presenting shared reading, shared writing, and targeted instructional activities, each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes, a section debunking myths about preschool literacy, and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. Strategies are provided for creating print-rich classroom and home environments and differentiating instruction for diverse students, including English language learners. The book also discusses how to assess preschoolers' reading and writing progress. Reproducible checklists and parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.


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Download or read book Reading and Writing in Preschool written by Ren‚e M. Casbergue and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes effective, engaging ways to build young children's print concepts and alphabetic knowledge, which are crucial for both reading and writing development. Presenting shared reading, shared writing, and targeted instructional activities, each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes, a section debunking myths about preschool literacy, and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. Strategies are provided for creating print-rich classroom and home environments and differentiating instruction for diverse students, including English language learners. The book also discusses how to assess preschoolers' reading and writing progress. Reproducible checklists and parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.