Literacy for Children in an Information Age : Teaching Reading, Writing, and Thinking

by Cohen, Vicki L.; Cowen, John E.

• ISBN13: 9780495809531
• ISBN10: 0495809535
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

LITERACY FOR CHILDREN IN AN INFORMATION AGE, 2ND EDITION, identifies the "new literacies" and provides practical tips for integrating technology in literacy instruction. The book emphasizes a balanced approach to reading education that incorporates both the whole language and skills-based/phonics approaches. It also features in-depth information on tailoring reading programs to meet the needs of multicultural users. Hundreds of examples of classroom practice include chapter-opening vignettes, work samples, and examples of instructional strategies for various grade levels. To address the fact that nearly every state includes technology-related competencies in its standards at nearly every grade level, this modern and relevant literacy methods book also includes examples of best practices, software packages, and websites.

Table of Contents

Literacy: A New Definition

New Literacies: From Email to the Internet

A Balanced Literacy Approach

Emergent Literacy in the Classroom

The Study of Words

Strategies to Promote Vocabulary Development

Reading Comprehension: An Interactive Process

The Process of Writing, Listening, and Speaking

Assessment in the Literacy Classroom

Approaches and Strategies that Promote Literacy

Using Literature to Promote Literacy

Informational Text to Improve Content-Area Comprehension

Developing Effective Units of Study in Literacy

Managing and Organizing a Literacy Program

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