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

1. Auflage 2004
ISBN: 978-0-7619-3957-3
Verlag: SAGE Publications

Buch, Englisch, 176 Seiten, Format (B × H): 216 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 539 g

"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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Anderson, Sandra

Fachgebiete

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Anderson, Sandra
<p> 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. </p> <ul> <li>A former teacher, reading specialist, principal, and national staff development director with over thirty years in the field of education</li> <li>Experience working with students preschool-grade 9</li> <li>Recruited, hired, and coached national presenters who presented to educators across the United States and Canada</li> <li>An experienced presenter at state, regional, and national reading and writing conferences </li> <li>A consultant and critic reader for several reading textbook companies </li> <li>Distinguished principal award from The Washington State Elementary Principals Association </li> <li>A member of the International Reading Association’s Teachers’ Choices Committee for four years </li> <li>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 </li></ul> <p>Undergraduate degree in education from the University of Washington and graduate degrees in reading and educational administration from Seattle Pacific University. </p>