Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, 6-12
Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, 6-12
Prepare future teachers to strengthen the literacy skills of adolescents in Grades 6–12 with this introductory reading textbook, based on current research, the Common Core State Standards, and recommended instructional practices.
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| STOCK NUMBER | ISBN |
| 73596 | 978-1-59857-359-6 |
| COPYRIGHT | PAGES |
| 2015 | 320 |
| AVAILABILITY | |
| Available Stock |
The perfect first text on adolescent literacy, this expertly organized volume covers all the fundamentals of how reading and writing skills develop in older students and how to teach literacy within key academic content areas: language arts, math, science, and history. More than 20 of today's top authorities give educators the solid, practical background knowledge they'll need for the rest of their careers, as they shape the next generation of confident readers and writers.
PREPARE FUTURE EDUCATORS TO
- teach the fundamental components of literacy, with special emphasis on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
- address the Common Core State Standards
- prepare students for college and career by teaching literacy in content areas
- differentiate instruction for struggling students and English language learners
- implement the highly effective RTI model and other multi-tiered systems of support
- apply evidence-based instructional strategies in the classroom
- use current legislation to inform classroom instruction
STUDENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: Practical sample lesson plans for use in tutoring and student teaching, classroom examples illustrating recommended practices, helpful chapter objectives and summaries, in-class exercises and homework assignments, an appendix of formative assessment strategies.
Reviews
Shane Templeton, Foundation Professor Emeritus of Literacy Studies, University of Nevada, Reno - July 22, 2014
“An invaluable and comprehensive exploration of literacy instruction across all academic domains at the middle and secondary levels. These authors provide accessible and invaluable guidance to those planning to teach, as well as to those already in the classroom.”
Debra Glaser, NCTQ Principal Consultant, LETRS National Trainer, Glaser Educational Consulting, LLC - July 21, 2014
“Responds to a desperate need for texts that train our teachers in science-based practice during a time of increasing accountability.”
Karen Harris, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University - July 21, 2014
“Offers beginning teachers both breadth and depth in preparation to teach both literacy skills and disciplinary content. Powerful, effective literacy strategies and their use in content areas are clearly explained and scaffolds for their use provided.”
Donald Deshler, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education, University of Kansas - July 10, 2014
“Will be an enormously useful book in the hands of educators who want to improve literacy outcomes for adolescents.”
Volume Editor: Martha C. Hougen Ph.D. Foreword Author: Carol Jago Chapter Authors: Leslie C. Novosel, Susan M. Smartt Ph.D., Timothy Shanahan Ph.D., Jan Hasbrouck Ph.D., Susan M. Ebbers M.S., Stephen Ciullo Ph.D., Colleen Klein Reutebuch Ph.D., Elfrieda H. Hiebert Ph.D., Brian R. Bryant Ph.D., Diane Pedrotty Bryant, Jennifer B. Wick Schnakenberg, Cynthia Shanahan, Leslie S. Rush, Abby Reisman, Bradley Fogo, Dolores Perin, Neva Cramer, Desirée Pallais, Pamela Bell, Hannah R. Gerber, Jane M. Hunt Author: Joan Sedita M.Ed.