Beginning Reading And Writing (Language and Literacy Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807739766 ISBN 13: 9780807739761

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2000

Synopsis

In this long-awaited volume, outstanding scholars in the area of early literacy provide concrete strategies for achieving excellence in literacy instruction. In a teacher-friendly format, Beginning Reading and Writing presents current, research-based information on the advances and refinements in the areas of emerging literacy and the early stages of formal instruction in reading and writing. Filled with suggestions for classroom practice, this book is a valuable resource for pre-service and inservice teachers of pre-kindergarten through grade two. It is also an excellent guide for policy makers, administrators, and supervisors as they plan and implement State and local early literacy initiatives.

About this title

Book Description:

“This book should be on every reading professional’s shelf and placed in the hands of teachers in every community and school district. It is a fine contribution both to our knowledge base and to classroom practice promoting effective early reading and writing instruction.”
--From the foreword by
Alan Farstrup
, Executive Director, International Reading Association

"How wonderful to find a professional book that is just right for teachers of young children!
Beginning Reading and Writing
is practical, insightful, up-to-date, and focused on early childhood issues. The authors address a range of topics, reflect a sound knowledge base, and always respect the expertise and beliefs of classroom teachers."
—
Carol Avery
, Former President of the National Council of Teachers of English

"The authors writing for this volume comprise a virtual
Who's Who
of early literacy acquisition. The collected papers represent a best-evidence synthesis of what we know about crafting truly effective early literacy instructional environments."
—
Richard. L. Allington
, Fien Professor of Education, University of Florida

From the Author:

Dorothy S. Strickland and Lesley Mandel Morrow are Professors in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0807739766
• ISBN 13: 9780807739761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216
• Editor: Strickland Dorothy, Morrow Lesley