How to Teach Balanced Reading and Writing - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412937426 ISBN 13: 9781412937429

Publisher: Corwin, 2006

Synopsis

Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education.

About this title

About the Author

Bonnie Burns, Ed.D. is director of the Reading Specialist Program at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. She works with both undergraduates and graduate students who are studying to be reading specialists. She has authored or coauthored several books, articles, and an online column. Her current interests are establishing school district-university partnerships and reading clinics. She has served for 30 years as an elementary teacher, reading specialist, and principal in Illinois, Florida, and Arizona, working with a wide variety of students. Bonnie was a trainer for the Illinois state assessment in writing and the New York State Effective Teaching Program. She presents professional development and workshops nationally.

Review

"The idea of balance in literacy is critical. This book models the fact that good teachers need to draw from a variety of approaches to achieve balance. Its major strengths include straightforward writing, clear discussion of topics, excellent graphic samples, strong attention to a balanced perspective and practical ideas." Author: Jennifer Trujillo, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Published On: 2005-12-01

"One of the strongest aspects of this book is that any teacher can use it regardless of the reading program a district may be using. It brings the various practices of reading and writing and pulls them together in a practical and useful way that any teacher can incorporate into a reading/writing program." Author: Betty Ann Collinge, Kindergarten and First Grade Teacher Published On: 2005-12-01

"The book is easy to follow, very accessible - not too esoteric or philosophical, but includes important theory and knowledge about learning - and the messages are right on. As a discerning language arts specialist, I can honestly say that the positions and suggestions are excellent, relevant, and inclusive." Author: Karen Heath, Literacy Coordinator Published On: 2005-12-01

"This volume offers practical examples and will be especially appreciated by novice teachers." Author: Curriculum Connections, Spring 2007 Published On: 2007-07-02

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1412937426
• ISBN 13: 9781412937429
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Burns Bonnie L.