The author defines and examines assumptions about children who were prenatally exposed to crack/cocaine and who have other risk factors that may negatively affect their literacy development. By displacing the existing myths about "crack babies," teachers and parents are able to support learning and see these children as successful learners.

Resilient Children: Stories of Poverty, Drug Exposure, and Literacy Development (Literacy Studies Series)

Education & Teaching

Barone, Diane M.

Schools & Teaching

Intl Literacy Assn

Teaching Early Literacy: Development, Assessment, and Instruction

Grounded in cutting-edge theory and research about literacy development, this book is filled with practical assessment and instructional ideas for teachers of pre-K through grade 3. Engaging vignettes show how everyday conversations and activities offer rich opportunities both for evaluating children's current level of knowledge and for helping them progress toward more sophisticated and rewarding interactions with reading and writing. Throughout, the book highlights ways to work effectively with English language learners and their families, a theme that is the exclusive focus of two chapters. Other timely topics covered include creative uses of technology and ways to incorporate popular culture into the classroom. Over two dozen reproducible assessment tools and handouts enhance the utility of this volume as an instructional resource, professional development tool, or graduate-level text.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Xu, Shelley Hong

Mallette, Marla H.

Mental Health

The Guilford Press

Narrowing the Literacy Gap: What Works in High-Poverty Schools (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

This engaging book offers new insights and information on why students in high-poverty schools struggle with literacy achievement and what specific factors promote success. Findings from a unique study are translated into clear recommendations for enriching the classroom environment at different grade levels and helping all children, including English language learners, become highly skilled readers and writers. Packed with compelling observations and data, the book illustrates the realities of day-to-day life in the classroom, provides snapshots of exemplary instructional practices, and emphasizes the key role of teacher-student interactions in overcoming barriers to learning.

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Summarizing current research and weaving it into practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately use with young English language learners (ELLs), this book addresses a major priority for today's primary-grade classrooms. All aspects of effective instruction for ELLs are explored: oral language development and instruction, materials, word study, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and home-school connections. Assessment is discussed throughout, and is also covered in a separate chapter. The volume is packed with realistic examples, lesson planning ideas, book lists, online resources, and reproducibles. Discussion and reflection questions enhance its utility as a professional development tool or course text.

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2 (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K–6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. Lively descriptions of recommended books and activities are interspersed with invaluable tips for fitting authentic reading experiences into the busy school day. Every chapter concludes with reflection questions and suggestions for further reading. The volume also features reproducible worksheets and forms.

Children's Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K–6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. Lively descriptions of recommended books and activities are interspersed with invaluable tips for fitting authentic reading experiences into the busy school day. Every chapter concludes with reflection questions and suggestions for further reading. The volume also features reproducible worksheets and forms. 

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Resilient Children: Stories of Poverty, Drug Exposure, and Literacy Development (Literacy Studies Series)

Teaching Early Literacy: Development, Assessment, and Instruction

Teaching Early Literacy: Development, Assessment, and Instruction

Narrowing the Literacy Gap: What Works in High-Poverty Schools (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Narrowing the Literacy Gap: What Works in High-Poverty Schools (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2 (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2 (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Children's Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)

Children's Literature in the Classroom: Engaging Lifelong Readers (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy)