Handbook of Effective Literacy Instruction: Research-Based Practice K-8 Contributor(s): Taylor, Barbara M. (Editor), Duke, Nell K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1462519245 ISBN-13: 9781462519248 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $58.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy - Education | Research - Language Arts & Disciplines | Reading Skills |
Dewey: 372.6 |
Physical Information: 1.15" H x 6.55" W x 9.83" (2.25 lbs) 625 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This highly readable handbook synthesizes the best research on K-8 literacy instruction and distills key implications for classroom practice. Noted contributors provide clear recommendations for creating effective, motivating classroom environments; teaching core components of literacy; integrating literacy with content-area instruction; and building a schoolwide literacy program that helps all students succeed. Helpful figures, tables, resource lists, reflection questions, and concrete examples from real classrooms make the book an ideal tool for teacher training and professional development. Numerous reproducible worksheets and checklists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. |