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Title: Children Achieving: Best Practices in Early Literacy.
Author(s): Neuman, Susan B., Ed.; Roskos, Kathleen A., Ed.
Author Affiliation: International Reading Association, Newark,
DE.(EYV38140)
Pages: 337
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 0-87207-193-6
Available from: EDRS Price MF01/PC14 Plus Postage.
Availability: Order Department, International Reading Association, 800 Barksdale Road, P.O. Box 8139, Newark, DE 19714-8139 ($28.95). Tel: 800-336-7323, ext. 266 (Toll Free); Web site: http:// newbookstore.reading.org.
Language: English
Document Type: Book (010); Collected works--General (020)
Geographic Source: U.S.; Delaware
Journal Announcement: RIEJUL2000
Target Audience: Practitioners; Teachers

This book addresses questions of how early literacy instruction can meet children's diverse needs and provide essential skills. The focus is on issues of theory and practice for children ages 2 to 8 in prekindergarten through third grade. Each chapter examines and describes practices surrounding a critical issue in early literacy. Chapters in the book are: (1) "How Can We Enable All Children To Achieve?" (Susan B. Neuman); (2) "What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Literacy?: Considering the Alphabet" (Judith A. Schickedanz); (3) "'I No EvrethENGe': What Skills Are Essential in Early Literacy?" (Beth Roberts); (4) "How Do We Teach Literacy to Children Who Are Learning English as a Second Language?" (Diane Barone); (5) "How Do We Provide Inclusive Early Literacy Instruction for Children with Disabilities?" (David A. Koppenhaver, Stephanie A. Spadorcia, and Karen A. Erickson); (6) "How Can We Provide for Culturally Responsive Instruction in Literacy?" (Patricia A. Edwards and Heather M. Pleasants); (7) "How Can We Foster Children's Early Literacy Development through Parent Involvement?" (Peter Hannon); (8)"How Do We Motivate Children toward Independent Reading and Writing?" (Lesley Mandel Morrow and Linda B. Gambrell); (9) "How Do We Teach Literature to Young Children?" (Lea M. McGee); (10) "What Is the Role of Computer-Related Technology in Early Literacy?" (Linda D. Labbo and Gwynne Ellen Ash); (11) "How Do We Foster Young Children's Writing Development?" (Renee M. Casbergue); (12) "How Do We Assess Young Children's Literacy Learning?" (Terry Salinger); and (13) "How Do Practicing Teachers Grow and Learn as Professionals?" (Kathleen A. Roskos and Carol Vukelich). An appendix presents descriptions of more than 150 learning resources for young writers and readers. Each chapter contains references. (EF)

Descriptors: *Beginning Reading; *Culturally Relevant Education; Disabilities; Early Childhood Education; *Emergent Literacy; Inclusive Schools; Parent Participation; Professional Development; *Reading Instruction; *Reading Skills; *Student Needs; Writing Skills
Identifiers: *Literacy Assessment; Reading Theories