Description
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Foundations of Early Literacy Development: Surveying the Past to the Present
Chapter 2 Assessment in Early Literacy: A Guide for Designing Instruction
Chapter 3 Literacy and Diversity: Meeting Needs of Children with Special Concerns
Chapter 4 Language and Vocabulary Development
Chapter 5 Strategies to Figure Out Words: Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, and Phonics
Chapter 6 Developing Comprehension of Text and Concepts about Books
Chapter 7 Writing, Spelling, and Literacy Development
Chapter 8 Motivating Reading and Writing Using Old and New Literacies
Chapter 9 Organizing and Managing the Literacy Program
Chapter 10 Family Literacy Partnerships: Home and School Working Together
Afterword
APPENDIX A Children’s Literature
APPENDIX B Integrated Language Arts Thematic Unit: Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds
APPENDIX C Quality Television Programs with Associated Children’s Books
APPENDIX D Technology Resources
APPENDIX E Professional Associations and Related Journals Dealing with Early Literacy
APPENDIX F Suggestions for Instructors
Glossary
Children’s Literature Bibliography
Bibliography
Index
