Author(s): Ruth Wharton-McDonald,Richard L. Allington,Lesley M. Morrow,Michael Pressley,Cathy Collins Block,Lesley Mandel-Morrow
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 228
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Language: English
Date Published: 2001-06-07
Dimensions: 149.86 x 223.52 x 20.32mm
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Edition: New
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An important goal in every first-grade classroom is to get children reading--but how? This book examines current research on first-grade literacy instruction, and shows how it translates into what good teachers really do in the classroom. The authors, premier early literacy scholars and educators, describe several studies of effective beginning reading instruction conducted across the country. They then take readers directly into the classrooms of five highly successful teachers, exploring the reading, writing, and classroom management techniques these practitioners use to boost student engagement and achievement. The book provides readers with a vivid picture of the complexities of successful teaching. In particular, it demonstrates ways that teachers can blend elements of both holistic and skills approaches to provide rich and enjoyable learning environments for young readers.