Developing Competent Readers and Writers in the Middle Grades

Using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, this book explores, in-depth, the application of literature-based reading and writing in grades 4-8.

Outlines fully developed approaches to instruction for whole-class instruction, small group instruction, and individualized reading. Using developmental word study, including phonics, to support reading and writing, this book emphasizes the importance of reading aloud to students, presents several options for organizing instruction, and explains how to use authentic children's literature to teach reading.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 372-379) and indexes.