Principles and Practices of Teaching Reading - Softcover

Arthur W. Heilman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0023530014 ISBN 13: 9780023530012

Publisher: Merrill Pub Co, 1993

Synopsis

Although this book promotes a balanced approach for the introductory courses for reading, it has long been recognized as a leader in phonics instruction. This tenth edition strengthens the book's reputation and serves as an authoritative and practical guide to teaching reading. Throughout the text readers will experience a wealth of classroom applications in the form of activities and games, detailed lesson plans, and examples of decoding and comprehension strategies. A three-part organization covers the foundations of literacy instruction, teaching students to become strategic readers, and implementing a literacy program. For elementary school reading teachers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A new edition of this classic reading methods text...the one whose skillful blending of the latest literature-based techniques with time-tested classroom approaches and a solid "skills" foundation make it unique in the field! The new Eighth Edition offers a wealth of new, up-to-the-minute coverage! There is expanded discussion of emergent literacy, the reading-writing connection, and alternative assessment strategies...revised chapters on teacher effectiveness, teaching in a multicultural society, and literature- based reading...plus excellent new coverage of reading as an interactive process. As before, Principles and Practices of Teaching Reading, Eighth Edition views reading as an active, dynamic process and presents future reading teachers with exciting methods for encouraging children to participate in, and enjoy, that process. In addition, exemplary instructional activities throughout the text provide students with practical examples, lesson plans, and classroom activities they'll find invaluable in their own first classrooms.

From the Back Cover:

The tenth edition of Principles and Practices of Teaching Reading continues its long tradition of presenting an authoritative, comprehensive, and practical approach to a balanced literacy program.

Features of the tenth edition include:

• Classroom applications such as specific activities and games, explicit lesson plans, suggested school assignments, and examples of decoding and comprehension strategies.
• Portfolio assignments for students.
• Inclusion Strategies that provide practical teaching modifications for special-needs children.
• Literacy website at www.prenhall.com/heilman with additional resources for topics such as word study, comprehension, and emergent literacy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0023530014
• ISBN 13: 9780023530012
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 522