Full Description
This indispensable book shows how to incorporate independent reading into daily literacy instruction in the primary grades. Provided are class-tested strategies for engaging students in independent reading; creating and organizing the classroom library; developing mini-lessons and different kinds of reading routines; supporting struggling readers; monitoring and assessing independent reading; and promoting reading at home. Helpful reproducibles are included. From a team of highly regarded educators, this is a wise and user-friendly resource that teachers can immediately put to use in the classroom.
Contents
1. Introduction: Learning to Read by Reading
2. Independent Reading in Schools
3. Managing Independent Reading Programs
4. Ways to Read
5. Creating Classroom Libraries
6. Independent Reading and Students with Special Issues
7. Assessment and Monitoring Issues in Independent Reading
8. Family Literacy: Reading Together at Home
