Full Description
Written with teachers in grades 4 through 8 in mind, Literacy in the Middle Grades has been crafted to answer the questions of teachers working with young adolescents. By addressing the realities of teaching in the middle grades - the changing needs of adolescents; the increasing diversity in the classroom; the constantly changing technology available to teachers; the newest federal, state, and curricular demands - this thoroughly applied new edition situates literacy instruction in the contemporary classroom to help new and experienced teachers help young adolescents develop strong literacy skills.
Contents
Part 11 Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher 2 Examining the Reading and Writing Processes 3 Assessing Literacy Learning 4 Differentiating Instruction Part 2: Powerful Teaching 5 Eliminating Obstacles to Fluency6 Expanding Academic Vocabulary 7 Promoting Comprehension: Reader Factors8 Promoting Comprehension: Text Factors9 Teaching WritingPart 3: Effective Instructional Programs 10 Teaching with Trade Books 11 Teaching with Textbooks 12 Using Literacy in the Content Areas Part 4: Compendium of Instructional Procedures
