Education Professional Development
Balanced Literacy Essentials
Weaving theory into practice for successful instruction in reading, writing, and talk
- Publisher
- Pembroke Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2012
- Category
- Professional Development
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781551388373
- Publish Date
- Mar 2012
- List Price
- $25.95
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551382753
- Publish Date
- Apr 2012
- List Price
- $50.82
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This practical book offers teachers a comprehensive approach to literacy instruction that puts students at the centre of the learning process. Based on the latest learning theories, the book provides:
- an overview of the nuts and bolts of reading instruction
- techniques for supporting writers
- poetry, storytelling, and drama activities that foster alternate ways of learning
- language experiences that guide students from traditional learning to our complex digital world
Balanced Literacy Essentials offers the background and strategies teachers need to encourage students to question, discover, and learn. Thoughtful and inspiring, the book helps educators reflect on their role as teacher and better meet the literacy needs of all their students.
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Balanced Literacy Essentials: Weaving Theory into Practice for Successful Instruction in Reading, Writing, and Talk
This book offers an approach to literacy instruction that puts students at the centre of the learning process. Based on the latest learning theories, it provides an overview of reading instruction; techniques for supporting writers; suggestions for meeting the needs of diverse learners; simple ideas to encourage family involvement; poetry, storytelling and drama activities that foster alternative approaches to learning; and language experiences from oral forms to the digital world. This book is targeted at K-6 classes.Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Best Books for Kids & Teens. Spring, 2012.