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Neuman, Susan B., Ed.; Dickinson, David K., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
Building crucial bridges between theory, research, and practice, this volume brings together leading authorities on the literacy development of young children. The "Handbook" examines the full range of factors that shape learning in and out of the classroom, from basic developmental processes to family and sociocultural contexts,…
Descriptors: Emergent Literacy, Beginning Reading, Beginning Writing, Early Reading
Richards, Janet C.; Lassonde, Cynthia A. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2011
The 25 mini-lessons provided in this book are designed to develop students' self-regulated writing behaviors and enhance their self-perceived writing abilities. These foundational writing strategies are applicable and adaptable to all primary students: emergent, advanced, English Language Learners, and struggling writers. Following the SCAMPER…
Descriptors: Writing Assignments, Cues, Writing Strategies, Form Classes (Languages)
Graham, Steve, Ed.; MacArthur, Charles A., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Elementary Education