Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-274) and index.
Contents:
The problem and some failed solutions -- Reading and writing real "things" -- Guiding children's reading/thinking -- Guiding children's writing/thinking -- Developing decoding and spelling fluency -- Science and social studies matter to struggling readers -- Extra support for students who need it most -- A day in a literate home simulation kindergarten -- A day in a four-blocks primary classroom -- A week in an integrated intermediate classroom -- Beyond the classroom: things worth fighting for.
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