Balanced literacy essentials : weaving theory into practice for successful instruction in reading, writing, and talk / Michelann Parr, Terry Campbell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parr, Michelann, author.

Campbell, Terry, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--Study and teaching (Elementary).

English language.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (145 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Markham, Ontario : Pembroke Publishers Limited, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This practical book offers teachers a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction that puts students at the centre of the learning process. Based on the latest learning theories, the book provides: * an overview of the nuts and bolts of reading instruction * techniques for supporting writers * poetry, storytelling, and drama activities that foster alternate ways of learning * language experiences that guide students from traditional learning to our complex digital world Balanced Literacy Essentials offers the background and strategies teachers need to encourage students to question, discover, and learn. Thoughtful and inspiring, the book helps educators reflect on their role as teacher and better meet the literacy needs of all their students.

Contents:

The Art of Navigation in Teaching

A Community for Learning Success

Literacy Workshops: Where Theory and Practice Meet

Constructive, Accountable Talk

The Modelling of Literate Behaviors

A World of Texts for the Reading

Writing to Be Read

Play with Language as Earprint: Poetry

A Dynamic Way of Knowing: Drama

Acts of Co-creation: Storytelling

Final Thoughts: Charting New Worlds.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed June 19, 2017).

ISBN:

9781551388373

1551388375

OCLC:

768534817