Shaping Literacy Achievement: Research We Have, Research We Need

Edited (2007, Guilford, 30.00)
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In the era of No Child Left Behind, what literacy research is still needed? How should it be conducted? And what role does research play in determining the kinds of literacy experiences that actually take place in classrooms? This forward-thinking book brings together leading authorities to address these vital and hotly debated questions. Contributors analyze the existing knowledge on core aspects of literacy education, describe how science is currently informing practice, and identify important methodological challenges and research directions. A highlight of the book is a chapter in which Michael Pressley offers an insightful critique of Reading First as well as practical recommendations for improving future policies. [6” x 9"...258 pages]

The Daily Five: Fostering Literacy Independence in the Elementary Grades

by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser (2006, Stenhouse, 18.00)
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Based on literacy learning and motivation research, Gail Boushey and Joan Moser created a structure which has been practiced and refined in their own classrooms for ten years. The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks which students complete daily while the teacher meets with small groups or confers with individuals. This book not only explains the philosophy behind the structure, but shows you how to carefully and systematically train your students to participate in each of the components. Grades K-5. [7” x 9"...126 pages]

Literacy Work Stations: Making Centers Work

by Debbie Diller (2003, Stenhouse, 21.00)
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This book will help teachers solve the dilemma: What does the rest of my class do while I'm working with a small reading group? Debbie Diller offers practical suggestions for over a dozen literacy work stations that link to instruction and make preparation and management easy for teachers. Learn how to set up work stations, how to manage them, and how to keep them going throughout the year. [8” x 10"...224 pages]

Practice with Purpose: Literacy Work Stations for Grades 3–6

by Debbie Diller (2005, Stenhouse, 21.00)
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Practice with Purpose offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage a variety of hands-on literacy work stations appropriate for intermediate students. The extensive appendix includes time-saving tools such as management board icons, graphic organizers, task cards, and recommended Web sites and children's literature. [8” x 10"...224 pages]

I Read It, But I Don't Get It: Comprehension Strategies for Adolescent Readers

by Cris Tovani (2000, Stenhouse, 19.50)
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This practical and engaging book will show teachers in grades 6–12 how to help adolescents develop new reading comprehension skills. Using accounts from her own classroom teaching and staff development work, Cris takes the reader step-by-step through practical, theory-based reading instruction that can be adapted for any subject area. [7.5” x 9.5"...152 pages]

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