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Balanced Literacy Essentials: Weaving Theory Into Practice for Successful Instruction in Reading, Writing, and Talk
Contributor(s): Parr, Michelann (Author), Campbell, Terry (Author)

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 ISBN: 155138275X     ISBN-13: 9781551382753
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
OUR PRICE: $32.90  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: August 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- Education | Professional Development
- Education | Language Experience Approach
Dewey: 372.604
Age Level: 5-11
Grade Level: Kindergarten-6
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" L (0.85 lbs) 160 pages
 
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Publisher Description:
Balanced Literacy Essentials shows teachers how to create a literacy program that balances the components of language arts with the power of meaningful interaction with students. Based on the latest learning theories, this timely resource is full of simple ways teachers can nurture meaningful reading, writing, and talk in today's classroom. The book provides an overview of reading instruction, techniques for supporting writers; and poetry, storytelling, and drama activities. Balanced Literacy Essentials offers the background and strategies teachers need to encourage students to question, discover, and learn.

Contributor Bio(s): Parr, Michelann: - Michelann Parr began her teaching career in elementary classrooms. She has extensive training in early literacy intervention and is passionate about working with students who struggle to read and write. Michelann collaborated to develop a highly regarded Language and Literacy course at the Schulich School of Education with her co-author and colleague, Terry Campbell. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Nipissing University Centre for Literacy. A frequent conference presenter and workshop leader, Michelann has had numerous articles published and is the author of Teaching the Language Arts: Engaging Literacy Practices.Campbell, Terry: -

Terry Campbell began her career as a storyteller and teacher in elementary classrooms. She has extensive training in early literacy intervention and is passionate about working with students who struggle to read and write. Terry collaborated to develop a highly regarded Language and Literacy Education course with her co-author and colleague, Michelann Parr. She is also a member of the Advisory Board for the Nipissing University Centre for Literacy.

A frequent conference presenter and workshop leader, Terry has had numerous articles published and is the author of Teaching the Language Arts: Engaging Literacy Practices. She is currently Associate Professor of Language and Literacy in the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing University.
 
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