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Synopsis
Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach, 7/e is a thoroughly applied text written to ensure that readers understand the current theories behind and the critical components of instruction for teaching reading and writing as complementary in the development of literacy. Readers are treated to a philosophical approach that not only balances the why, what, and how of teaching literacy but also offers practical pedagogy--teaching strategies and instructional procedures--that foster thoughtful teacher preparation and ensures alignment to the literacy goals teachers are responsible to teach. New text features model practices that support diverse populations, instruction driven by sound classroom assessment, and new literacy strategies that will help teachers transform literacy learning with digital devices. Integrating the best of what we know about teaching reading and writing, the Seventh Edition of this popular introductory text provides the balance teachers need to be successful in the classroom.
Synopsis
Teaching literacy with a balance of theory and applications. Integrating the best of what we currently know about teaching reading and writing, as well as ideas that will lead us into the future, Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach provides the balance of pedagogy and application that teachers need to be successful in the classroom. It covers the fundamental components of literacy, illustrates how to teach skills and strategies, identifies how to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students today, and supports digital teaching and learning. An emphasis is placed on preparing readers to become teachers who will ensure their students meet grade-level standards. The Seventh Edition provides the theoretical background and most contemporary and practical approaches for literacy instruction-everything readers need to create a classroom climate that allows all students to flourish.
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KEY BENEFIT Integrating the best of what we currently know about teaching reading and writing, as well as ideas that will lead us into the future,
Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach provides the balance of pedagogy and application that teachers need to be successful in the classroom. It covers the fundamental components of literacy, illustrates how to teach skills and strategies, identifies how to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students today, and supports digital teaching and learning. An emphasis is placed on preparing readers to become teachers who will ensure their students meet grade-level standards. To help readers create a classroom environment that allows all students to flourish, the Seventh Edition provides the theoretical background and most contemporary and practical approaches for literacy instruction.
KEY TOPICS Becoming an Effective Teacher of Reading; The Reading and Writing Processes; Assessing Literacy Development; The Youngest Readers and Writers; Cracking the Alphabetic Code; Developing Fluent Readers and Writers; Expanding Academic Vocabulary; Promoting Comprehension: Reader Factors; Promoting Comprehension: Text Factors; Organizing for Instruction; Differentiating for Success; Reading and Writing in the Content Areas; Compendium of Instructional Procedures.
MARKET This title is intended for K-8 Literacy Teachers, In-service and Pre-service Teachers, and Reading Specialists.