| The Reading Turn-Around: A Five-Part Framework for Differentiated Instruction (Grades 2-5) Contributor(s): Jones, Stephanie (Author), Clarke, Lane W. (Author), Enriquez, Grace (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807750255 ISBN-13: 9780807750254 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: This text investigates the literate identities and practices of urban youth in rapidly gentrifying neighborhoods, with a focus on New York Citys Harlem neighborhood. The author takes a participatory action approach to define and engage with new directions in youth literacies in socially constructed spaces (i.e., classrooms, gentrifying communities). The author examines connections between race and place by discussing how Harlem youth, teachers, longtime black residents, and new white residents to the area view their role within the gentrification process, with quotes from community members and stakeholders. The active response of youth, via critical literacy/storytelling, in both traditional (print) and multimodal (digital video, etc) forms is investigated, honored, and thoughtfully considered for powerful implications for in-service teaching practice, educational policy, and teacher education. Vignettes, photos, and quotes from students and community members are included throughout. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.417 |
| LCCN: 2009027086 |
| Series: Practitioner's Bookshelf |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 7.08" W x 9.94" (0.65 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book demonstrates a five-part framework for teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches who want to help their least engaged students become powerful readers. Merging theory and practice, the guide offers successful strategies to reach your "struggling" learners. The authors show how teachers can "turn-around" their instructional practice, beginning with reading materials, lessons, and activities matching their students' interests. Chapters include self-check exercises that will help teachers analyze their reading instruction, as well as specific advice for working with English Language Learners. Book Features:
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