Includes bibliographical references (p. 403-416) and index. "Children's literature references": p. 417-419.
Contents:
Examining literacy in the twenty-first century -- Oral language learning in and out of the classroom -- Getting to know students: culturally relevant practices for reading and writing -- Theories of literacy development -- Literacy programs and approaches -- Entering into the literacy landscape: emergent readers and writers -- Beginning readers and writers -- Intermediate and accomplished readers and writers -- Effective assessment practices for reading and writing -- Facilitating meaningful literature discussions -- Reading to learn: using nonfiction and electronic media to support literacy development -- Working with struggling readers and writers -- Glossary.
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