The Book of Reading and Writing Ideas, Tips, and Lists for the Elementary Classroom

By: Sandra Anderson

Are you getting the results you want from your reading and writing instruction?

This outstanding resource book provides research-based, practical ideas for creating a balanced reading and writing program that will make a difference for your students. There is a wealth of information including the following:

Checklists for reviewing your own literacy program
Effective strategies for teaching word study
Vocabulary instructional strategies that expand students' comprehension
Specific pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading strategies that increase students' comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text
50 tips any educator can use to positively impact students' reading performance
101 ideas for involving families in your literacy program

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Grade Level: PreK-4
ISBN: 9780761939573
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2003
Page Count: 176
Publication date: December 15, 2003

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"Here's a book you'll use over and over again. It's a practical, easy-to-use resource for every teacher who wants his or her students to be better readers and writers. Packed with activities, suggestions, and ideas—it's hard to decide which one to try first!"
Tita Mallory, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Aberdeen School District, WA

"It's all here! Anderson has included everything from research on effective literacy to specific instructional strategies to use in your classroom tomorrow."
Mike Nelson, Assistant Superintendent
Enumclaw School District, WA

"A hands-on book for teachers to create engaging learning opportunities for students. A comprehensive guide that will become the teacher's best friend."
Linda Holliman, Education Consultant
Littleton, CO

Are You Getting the Results You Want From Your Reading and Writing Instruction?

This outstanding resource book provides research-based, practical ideas for creating a complete balanced reading and writing program that will make a difference for your students. There is a wealth of information including the following:

Descriptions and implementation ideas for each component of a balanced reading and writing program
Checklists for reviewing your own literacy program
Effective strategies for teaching word study, fluency, and comprehension
Vocabulary instructional strategies that expand students' comprehension and word knowledge
Specific pre-reading, during-reading, and after-reading strategies that increase students' comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text
Practical ideas for teaching writing skills in context
Innovative ways of meeting the needs of struggling readers
50 tips any educator can use to positively impact students' reading performance
101 ideas for involving families in your literacy program
Extensive lists of outstanding instructional materials
Suggestions for ensuring that effective school practices are in place to positively impact your students' literacy performance

If you are looking for ideas and tips that can impact your students' reading and writing, this book provides hundreds of classroom-proven suggestions designed for new teachers, experienced teachers, and administrators.

Author(s)

Sandra Anderson

Sandra E. Anderson is an educational consultant with Exemplary Education L.L.C., which offers training in strengthening reading and writing achievement and enhancing leadership for literacy.

A former teacher, reading specialist, principal, and national staff development director with over thirty years in the field of education
Experience working with students preschool-grade 9
Recruited, hired, and coached national presenters who presented to educators across the United States and Canada
An experienced presenter at state, regional, and national reading and writing conferences
A consultant and critic reader for several reading textbook companies
Distinguished principal award from The Washington State Elementary Principals Association
A member of the International Reading Association’s Teachers’ Choices Committee for four years
Conference participant at National Staff Development Conferences, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Conferences, State, Regional and International Reading Conferences, and National Association for the Education of Young Children Conferences

Undergraduate degree in education from the University of Washington and graduate degrees in reading and educational administration from Seattle Pacific University.

About the Author

Introduction

1. A Practical Look at Literacy and Effective Schools Practices

Student-Centered Schools

Shared Purpose and Vision

Strong Instructional Leadership

Knowledgeable Staff Members

Alignment of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Information and Data Collection

Maximizing Available Resources

Abundant and Focused Staff Development

Strong Family and Community Involvement

Embedding Change & Seeking Continuous Improvement

First and Lasting Impressions-A Survey

Checklist

2. Components of an Effective, Complete Reading Program

Read Aloud

Shared Reading

Guided Reading

Literacy Centers

Literature Circles

Independent Reading

Checklist

3. Essential Elements of Reading Instruction

Phonemic Awareness

Phonics

Non-Decodable, High-Frequency Words

Vocabulary Development

Language Structure

Fluency

Comprehension

Checklist

4. Components of an Effective, Complete Writing Program

Modeled Writing

Interactive Writing

Structured Writing

Writers Workshop

Independent Writing

Checklist

5. Teaching Writing Skills in Context

Content

Use of Language

Mechanics

Revision and Editing

Checklist

6. Other Instructional Factors Impacting the Success of

Reading and Writing Programs

Checklist

7. Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers

Teachers

Classroom Instruction

Effective Reading Instruction

Instructional Time

Appropriate Materials

Program Options

Use of Resources

School-Wide Communication

Family Programs

Community Programs

Policy Decisions

Checklist

8. Information Gathering and Data Collection

9. Staff Training Ideas

10. Fifty 10-Minute Tips for "Leaders" to Use to Impact the

Reading and Writing Performance of Students

11. 101 Parent Tips to Enhance Literacy

Conclusion

References and Suggested Readings

Reviews

Here's a book you'll use over and over again. It's a practical, easy-to-use resource for every teacher who wants his or her students to be better readers and writers. Packed with activities, suggestions, and ideas—it's hard to decide which one to try first!

Tita Mallory, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Aberdeen School District, WA

A hands-on book for teachers to create engaging learning opportunities for students. A comprehensive guide that will become the teacher's best friend.

Linda Holliman, Educational Consultant
Littleton, CO

It’s all here! Anderson has included everything from research on effective literacy to specific instructional strategies to use in your classroom tomorrow.

Mike Nelson, Assistant Superintendent
Enumclaw School District, WA