The Art of Teaching Reading

The Art of Teaching Reading
ISBN-10
0321080599
ISBN-13
9780321080592
Category
Education
Pages
580
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Prentice Hall
Author
Lucy Calkins

Description

Lucy Calkins has written a book with the goal of creating lifelong readers. The Art of Teaching Reading offers educators a multifaceted reading program supported by word study, guided reading, book talks, and other ongoing structures to produce impassioned readers. Through years of research, the author provides a myriad of ideas to help young readers discover their own joy of reading and love of books. This text focuses on the big picture of reading instruction and explores the goals of reading programs. It also provides information on comprehending and responding to text through synthesis, critique, writing, and other effective strategies for understanding. For teachers or future teachers or educators.

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