ED437649 CS013862
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).
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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
