Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms: Strategies and Observations - Hardcover

Cunningham, Patricia M.; Moore, Sharon Arthur; Cunningham, James W.; Moore, David W.

 
9780801312649: Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms: Strategies and Observations

Synopsis

Reading and Writing in Elementary Classrooms: Strategies and Observations [hardcover] Cunningham, Patricia M.,Moore, Sharon Arthur [Jan 01, 1995]

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Review




"By the time my students have completed the book, they have a working knowledge of the interactive nature of reading, backed up with a wealth of ideas that they can implement with their students." — Joan Simmons, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay




"I love the organization of this text. It models good reading instruction, including pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading activities." — Jarene Fluckiger, University of Nebraska at Omaha


From the Back Cover

Based on the latest research and the best thinking from literacy and language studies, this renowned author team provides prospective teachers with a thorough collection of the best instructional practices, as well as a unique glimpse at "real life" in today's classrooms.

NEW FEATURES
  • Planning, Assessing, and Organizing (Ch. 8) explores ways classroom teachers can collaborate with parents and colleagues to provide effective literacy instruction for all children.
  • Word Identification, Phonics, and Spelling (Ch. 3) reflects the importance of phonemic awareness, the connections between spelling and decoding knowledge, and the need to connect word fluency instruction with real reading and writing throughout the school day.
  • Accommodations and Adaptations sections provide strategies that effectively serve children with special needs and children for whom English is a second language.
  • Technology Tips explore ways to use technology in the classroom and provide additional electronic resources for both students and teachers.
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