Differentiating Reading Instruction through Children's Literature

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

A bestselling author delivers the "big picture" on reading instruction today.The author of the bestselling Boys and Literacy offers an overview of current thought on the teaching of reading. Differentiating Reading Instruction through Children's Literature includes data on the current status of reading instruction, models and methods, best practices, and brain research. The focus here on differentiation of instruction (what it is general and what is specific to reading) will be valuable to school librarians in their effort to understand and support reading instruction in their schools. The book includes lesson ideas, annotations, kids' book titles, professional articles, books, and resources and author information to aide in understanding the topic. Lessons are built with a standard template format featuring: use with groups, reading levels, content area reading and writing connections, storyline, comprehension skills, and differentiation ideas. Applicable in grades K-8Lesson ideasAnnotationsChildren’s book title recommendationsProfessional articles

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-05-19
Mått:332 x 277 x 14 mm
Vikt:468 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:153
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781591587873

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Elizabeth (Liz) Knowles has served many years as Director of Professional Development and Curriculum at a large private school in south Florida and is currently a freelance writer and curriculum consultant.

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"This book is a guide for teachers, librarians, curriculum coordinators, reading specialists, and education students working with grades K-12. It reviews current data and challenges in teaching reading, explores models, methods, and best practices, and examines issues that affect student success. Lesson ideas for PK-3, 4-7, and young adult are included for various titles. Each lesson plan includes author info, a synopsis of the book, discussion questions, curricular connections, and suggested ways to differentiate instruction. Later chapters offer suggestions for providing differentiated and appropriate reading instruction, and discuss current brain research and its impact on learning to read. The focus on differentiation of instruction will be helpful to school librarians in their effort to understand and support reading instruction in their schools. Annotated lists of print resources and journal articles are included, along with lists of organizations and web sites." - Reference & Research Book News