Shared Storybook Reading

by Ezell, Helen K.

• ISBN13: 9781557668004
• ISBN10: 1557668000
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-09-01
• Publisher: Brookes Pub

Summary

Reading storybooks with young children is one of the most important things adults can do to support early language and literacy skills. What other fun, engaging interaction can teach children so many critical concepts including print awareness, vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and social and conversational skills all at once? Making the most of shared reading is the goal of this practical guide, ideal for early childhood educators in preschool, Head Start, and child care programs. Step-by-step strategies help educators engage, respond to, and teach young children during storybook reading information they can share with parents to continue the learning at home.

Table of Contents

About the Authors	vii
Foreword	ix
Carol Vukelich
Introduction	xii
1 Research and Theoretical Background	1	(18)
2 How Effective Shared Reading Looks and Sounds	19	(16)
3 Understanding the Building Blocks of Language Development	35	(18)
4 Using Shared Reading to Develop Children's Language Skills	53	(22)
5 Understanding Important Foundation Skills for Emergent Literacy	75	(12)
6 Using Shared Reading to Develop Children's Emergent Literacy Skills	87	(32)
7 Suggestions and Strategies for Reluctant Readers	119	(16)
8 Shared Reading for Children with Special Needs	135	(16)
9 Promoting Shared Reading in the Home Environment	151	(20)
10 Resources and Tips for Selecting Storybooks	171	(12)
References	183	(6)
Appendix A Frequently Asked Questions About Shared Reading	189	(6)
Appendix B General Reading Strategies	195	(4)
Glossary	199	(6)
Credits	205	(2)
Index	207