Teaching Informational Text in K-3 Classrooms: Best Practices to Help Children Read, Write, and Learn from Nonfiction Contributor(s): Dreher, Mariam Jean (Author), Kletzien, Sharon Benge (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462522262 ISBN-13: 9781462522262 Publisher: Guilford Publications
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: October 2015 Click for more in this series: Best Practices in Action |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Language Arts & Disciplines | Literacy - Education | Elementary |
Dewey: 372.6 |
LCCN: 2015014156 |
Series: Best Practices in Action |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7" W x 9.9" L (0.80 lbs) 192 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction. The book presents lessons, read-alouds, and activities that motivate students to engage with a wide variety of exemplary texts. Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are explained throughout. Key topics include how to build academic vocabulary, balance fiction and nonfiction, and address the needs of English language learners. Examples from diverse classrooms and end-of-chapter discussion questions and engagement activities enhance the book's utility as a professional development resource. Reproducible handouts and other tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. |
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