The First R: Every Child's Right to Read (Language & Literacy Series)

Graves, Michael F.; Broek, Paul Van Den; Taylor, Barbara M.

ISBN 10: 0807735809 / ISBN 13: 9780807735800

Published by Teachers College Pr (edition ), 1997

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The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The First R: Every Child's Right to Read (Language & Literacy Series)
• Publisher: Teachers College Pr (edition )
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807735809
• ISBN 13: 9780807735800
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

Contributors argue that literacy is a right for all children, not just the most advantaged, and explore the trend toward holistic, open, and student-centered teaching practices to help achieve this goal.

About the Author

Michael F. Graves is a former high school English teacher, a Professor Emeritus of Literacy Education at the University of Minnesota, and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame. Michael has authored and coauthored over a dozen books on vocabulary learning and instruction and on comprehension instruction. His recent books include Teaching Vocabulary to English-Language Learners, Fostering Comprehension in English Classes, and Reading and Responding in the Middle Grades.