The Book of Reading and Writing Ideas, Tips, and Lists for the Elementary Classroom

by Sandra Anderson

• ISBN13: 9780761939573
• ISBN10: 0761939571
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-12-15
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

If you are looking for ideas and tips that can impact your students' reading and writing, this outstanding resource book provides hundreds of classroom- proven suggestions.

Table of Contents

About the Author	ix
Introduction	1	(136)
1. A Practical Look at Literacy and Effective School Practices	3	(14)
Student-Centered schools	3	(1)
Shared Purpose and Vision	4	(1)
Strong Instructional Leadership	5	(1)
Knowledgeable Staff Members	6	(2)
Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	8	(1)
Information and Data Collection	8	(2)
Maximizing Available Resources	10	(1)
Abundant and Focused Staff Development	10	(1)
Strong Family and Community Involvement	11	(1)
Embedding Change and Seeking Continuous Improvement	12	(1)
First and Lasting Impressions-A Survey for schools	13	(2)
Evaluation Checklist for Effective Schools and Effective Classrooms	15	(2)
2. Components of an Effective, Complete Reading Program	17	(20)
Read Aloud	18	(2)
Shared Reading	20	(4)
Guided Reading	24	(3)
Literacy Centers	27	(4)
Literature Circles	31	(2)
Independent Reading	33	(3)
Checklist for Components of an Effective, Complete Reading Program	36	(1)
3. Essential Elements of Reading Instruction	37	(30)
Word Study	38	(9)
Phonemic Awareness	38	(2)
Phonics	40	(2)
Non-Decodable, High-Frequency Words	42	(2)
Vocabulary Development	44	(3)
Language Structure	47	(2)
Fluency	49	(2)
Comprehension	51	(2)
Specific Examples of Comprehension Strategies	53	(12)
Pre-Reading Strategies	53	(5)
During-Reading strategies	58	(3)
After-Reading Strategies	61	(4)
Checklist for Elements of Reading Instruction	65	(2)
4. Components of an Effective, Complete Writing Program	67	(12)
Modeled Writing	68	(1)
Interactive Writing	69	(2)
Structured Writing	71	(3)
Writers Workshop	74	(2)
Independent Writing	76	(1)
Checklist for Components of an Effective, Complete Writing Program	77	(2)
5. Teaching Writing Skills in Context	79	(10)
Content Instruction	79	(2)
Use of Language	81	(2)
Mechanics	83	(2)
Capitalization and Punctuation	83	(1)
Spelling	84	(1)
Revision and Editing	85	(2)
Checklist for Teaching Writing Skills in Context	87	(2)
6. Other Instructional Factors Impacting the Success of Reading and Writing Programs	89	(20)
Instructional Time	89	(1)
Instructional Materials	90	(12)
Using a Print-Rich Environment	102	(1)
Incorporating a Variety of Assessments	103	(4)
Reading Assessments	103	(2)
Writing Assessments	105	(1)
Student Self-Assessments	105	(1)
Parent Assessments	106	(1)
Checklist for Other Factors Impacting Reading and Writing Programs	107	(2)
7. Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers	109	(18)
Effective Teachers	110	(1)
Outstanding Classroom Instruction	111	(1)
Effective Reading Instruction	112	(4)
Use of Instructional Time	116	(1)
Appropriate Materials	117	(2)
Program Options	119	(1)
Effective Use of Resources	119	(3)
Schoolwide Communication	122	(1)
Family Programs	123	(1)
Community Programs	124	(1)
Supportive Policy Decisions	124	(2)
Checklist for Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers	126	(1)
8. Information Gathering and Data Collection	127	(4)
9. Staff Training Ideas	131	(6)
Group Process for Staff Training	131	(6)
10. Fifty 10-Minute Tips for "Leaders" to Use to Impact the Reading and Writing Performance of students	137	(4)
11. 101 Parent Tips to Enhance Literacy	141	(6)
Conclusion	147	(2)
References and Suggested Readings	149	(6)
Index	155