How to Teach Balanced Reading & Writing by Bonnie Burns (English) Paperback Book

Description: How to Teach Balanced Reading & Writing by Bonnie Burns "Any teacher can use this book regardless of the reading program a district may be using. It brings the various practices of reading and writing together in a practical and useful way." -Betty Ann Collinge, Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher Green Acres Elementary School, North Haven, CT "This book??'s major strengths include straightforward writing, clear discussion of topics, excellent graphic samples, strong attention to a balanced perspective, and practical ideas." -Jennifer Trujillo, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Fort Lewis College"The book is easy to follow and very accessible. It is not too esoteric or philosophical, yet includes important theory and knowledge about learning. The suggestions are excellent, relevant, and inclusive." -Karen Heath, Literacy Coordinator Barre Schools, VT Use these practical strategies to help students develop strong reading and writing skills! Reading is a complex process. And in today??'s increasingly diverse classrooms, each student has unique learning needs. In the face of these challenges, how can teachers ensure that all students develop essential literacy skills? How to Teach Balanced Reading and Writing provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education. Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns supplies guidance for providing direct instruction in phonics, using authentic texts, building word recognition, strengthening comprehension, and implementing writing across the curriculum. Aligned with the National Reading Panel Report (2000) and Reading First legislation, this book offers strategies to use with students at all developmental levels. This second editionhas been extensively revised to include - A discussion of language acquisition Strategies for assessing phonemic awareness Techniques for developing fluency Increased attention to the needs of diverse learners Additional instructional activities in every chapterBecause of its flexibility, this book is suitable for both novice and experienced teachers. Its friendly, accessible format also makes it an ideal text for preservice teachers and students in education courses. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education. Author Biography Bonnie Burns, Ed.D. is director of the Reading Specialist Program at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. She works with both undergraduates and graduate students who are studying to be reading specialists. She has authored or coauthored several books, articles, and an online column. Her current interests are establishing school district-university partnerships and reading clinics. She has served for 30 years as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, and principal in Illinois, Florida, and Arizona, working with a wide variety of students. Bonnie was a trainer for the Illinois state assessment in writing and the New York State Effective Teaching Program. She presents professional development and workshops nationally. Table of Contents PrefacePublishers AcknowledgmentsAbout the Author1. Balanced Reading and Writing The Reading Wars Combined Approaches Whole-Part-Whole Model of Instruction Continuing to Define Balanced Instruction Integrating the Language Arts Levels of Support and Intensity of Instruction Balancing Student- and Teacher-Centered Instruction2. Getting Ready to Read Concept of Reading Language Acquisition Sociocultural and Other Factors That Affect Reading Emergent Literacy Letter and Word Recognition Comprehension and Beginning Readers Choosing Texts for Beginning Readers Emergent Writing Success in First Grade Is Critical3. Developing Phonemic Awareness Developing Phonemic Awareness The Alphabetic Principle Phonological Awareness and Alphabet Knowledge Phonemic Awareness Skills When Should Phonemic Awareness Be Taught? Balancing Phonemic Awareness Initial Activities for Learning Phonological Awareness Phonemic Awareness Activities At-Risk Readers Resources for Phonemic Awareness4. Teaching Word Recognition The Debate About Phonics How Does Word Recognition Develop? Word Recognition in a Balanced Reading Program Approaches to Teaching Phonics Activities to Teach Word Recognition Phonics and Older Students Who Struggle With Reading Assessing Sound-Symbol Relationships5. Fluency Fluency Is Linked to Comprehension Assessing Fluency Factors Affecting Fluency Individual Methods for Improving Fluency Whole-Class Methods for Improving Fluency Reading Rates Other Fluency Issues Thinking About Rate for Older Students6. Guided Reading What Is Guided Reading? Leveled Groups Planning and Logistical Management Procedures Teaching Comprehension During Guided Reading Questioning Variations7. Grouping for Reading and Choosing Books Reading Groups Whole-Group Instruction Small-Group Instruction Independent Reading Responding to Literature Children Need to Read Extensively Choosing Books The Advantage of Great Literature8. Instruction for Comprehension Capable and Less-Capable Readers An Instructional Model for Teaching Comprehension Factors Affecting Comprehension Comprehension Strategies Comprehension Activities for Before Reading Comprehension Skills and Strategies During Reading Comprehension Strategies for After Reading Strategies for Higher Level Thinking: Inferring, Generalizing, Evaluating Putting It All Together Influencing the Attitude and Motivation of Readers9. Vocabulary Instruction Vocabulary Development Depth of Word Knowledge Is It Worthwhile to Teach Vocabulary? Indirect Teaching of Vocabulary Choosing Words for Direct Teaching Prereading Activities for Teaching Vocabulary Directly Extension Activities for Directly Teaching Vocabulary Teaching Students Strategies for Learning New Words Reviewing Vocabulary With a Magic Square Assessing Vocabulary10. Teaching and Learning Spelling Stages of Spelling Development Characteristics of Good and Poor Spellers Spelling Should Be Taught Developmentally Activities to Encourage or Teach Spelling Techniques for Transitional Spellers Spelling Rules What About Spelling Tests?11. Balanced Writing Elements of the Writing Process Developmental Stages of Writing Balanced Writing Instruction Writers Workshop Structured Writing Audiences and Genres Writing in Response to Reading Looking Back at Objectives and Balanced Writing12. Reading and Writing in the Content Areas The Differences Between a Textbook and a Novel Trade Books and Text Sets Removing Obstacles to Comprehension With Prereading Activities Removing the Obstacles of Concept Vocabulary Guiding Comprehension During the Reading Process Responding to Texts After Reading Standard Techniques That Do Not Work Well13. Assessment Determining Reading Level With an Informal Reading Inventory Diagnostic Assessment Informal Classroom Assessment Standardized Assessment Assessing AssessmentReferencesIndex Review "This volume offers practical examples and will be especially appreciated by novice teachers." -- Curriculum Connections, Spring 2007 "The book is easy to follow, very accessible - not too esoteric or philosophical, but includes important theory and knowledge about learning - and the messages are right on. As a discerning language arts specialist, I can honestly say that the positions and suggestions are excellent, relevant, and inclusive." -- Karen Heath, Literacy Coordinator "One of the strongest aspects of this book is that any teacher can use it regardless of the reading program a district may be using. It brings the various practices of reading and writing and pulls them together in a practical and useful way that any teacher can incorporate into a reading/writing program." -- Betty Ann Collinge, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher "The idea of balance in literacy is critical. This book models the fact that good teachers need to draw from a variety of approaches to achieve balance. Its major strengths include straightforward writing, clear discussion of topics, excellent graphic samples, strong attention to a balanced perspective and practical ideas." -- Jennifer Trujillo, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Long Description "Any teacher can use this book regardless of the reading program a district may be using. It brings the various practices of reading and writing together in a practical and useful way." -Betty Ann Collinge, Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher Green Acres Elementary School, North Haven, CT "This book?s major strengths include straightforward writing, clear discussion of topics, excellent graphic samples, strong attention to a balanced perspective, and practical ideas." -Jennifer Trujillo, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Fort Lewis College"The book is easy to follow and very accessible. It is not too esoteric or philosophical, yet includes important theory and knowledge about learning. The suggestions are excellent, relevant, and inclusive." -Karen Heath, Literacy Coordinator Barre Schools, VT Use these practical strategies to help students develop strong reading and writing skills! Reading is a complex process. And in today?s increasingly diverse classrooms, each student has unique learning needs. In the face of these challenges, how can teachers ensure that all students develop essential literacy skills? How to Teach Balanced Reading and Writing provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education. Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns supplies guidance for providing direct instruction in phonics, using authentic texts, building word recognition, strengthening comprehension, and implementing writing across the curriculum. Aligned with the National Reading Panel Report (2000) and Reading First legislation, this book offers strategies to use with students at all developmental levels. This second editionhas been extensively revised to include - A discussion of language acquisition Strategies for assessing phonemic awareness Techniques for developing fluency Increased attention to the needs of diverse learners Additional instructional activities in every chapter Because of its flexibility, this book is suitable for both novice and experienced teachers. Its friendly, accessible format also makes it an ideal text for preservice teachers and students in education courses. Review Quote "This volume offers practical examples and will be especially appreciated by novice teachers." Details ISBN1412937426 Author Bonnie Burns Short Title HT TEACH BALANCED READING-2E Pages 267 Publisher Corwin Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1412937426 ISBN-13 9781412937429 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 372.6 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-05-31 Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Affiliation Dominican University Replaces 9781575171494 Edited by Bonnie L. Burns Imprint SAGE Publications Inc DOI 10.1604/9781412937429 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2006-07-05 NZ Release Date 2006-07-05 US Release Date 2006-07-05 AU Release Date 2006-07-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22775061;

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