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For the Love of Reading: Guide to K-8 Reading Promotions
Contributor(s): Baumann, Nancy L. (Author), Allington, Richard (Foreword by)
ISBN: 161069189X     ISBN-13: 9781610691895
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE:   $49.50  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: October 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - School Media
- Education | Language Experience Approach
Dewey: 372.409
LCCN: 2013025863
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (1.15 lbs) 182 pages
 
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Research indicates that children need more than classroom instruction to become proficient readers. Unfortunately, few parents realize how simple, everyday practices can build a lifelong love of reading. Educators, diligent with employing mandatory literacy standards, may overlook families and support systems as tools for improving student performance. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the various methods of reading instruction, analyzing the pedagogy behind Sustained Silent Reading (SSR), the importance of reading aloud to children, and the necessity of working the home-school connection.

For the Love of Reading: Guide to K-8 Reading Promotions provides strategies and tips for setting up successful reading environments for children, including having a well-stocked library collection; engaging students through book clubs, reading lists, and prepared book talks; and involving student and adult volunteers. The author asserts that the entire school community--teachers, librarians, parents, caregivers, and administrators--must work together to promote literacy.