The Common Core Approach to Building Literacy in Boys - Softcover

Knowles, Liz; Smith, Martha

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1610696352 ISBN 13: 9781610696357

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2014

Synopsis

Written with a focus on the English Language Arts Common Core Standards, this book provides a complete plan for developing a literacy program that focuses on boys pre-K through grade 12.

· Examines and evaluates the most recent research about boys and nonfiction reading

· Addresses the intersections of Common Core Standards and literacy for boys

· Provides annotated bibliographies of recommended books as well as lists of apps and other software for boys

· Offers educators effective strategies to promote reading with boys and advice for parents in developing a home reading plan for their sons

About this title

Book Description:

An all-inclusive look at the challenge of what to use—and how to use it—when working with boys to enhance literacy.

About the Author:

Liz Knowles, EdD, is owner of Cognitive Advantage, a one-on-one cognitive coaching business.

Martha Smith has been a media specialist for more than 30 years in the pre-K through 8th grade setting.

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1610696352
• ISBN 13: 9781610696357
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304