50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step (3rd Edition)

50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step (3rd Edition)

<P style="MARGIN: 0px">The new edition of <I>50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Step</I> by Gail E. Tompkins is a conveniently organized resource for all elementary and middle school teachers, providing research-based and classroom-tested strategies to develop literacy skills. Everything you need to know to implement each strategy effectively and quickly is included in a consistent, easy-to-understand format. </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Each of the strategies outlines:</P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Instructional Focus: whether the strategy develops phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and/or writing </DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Grade Level: whether the strategy is appropriate for k-2, 3-5 or 6-8</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Scaffolding English Learners: how the strategy is particularly appropriate, or how it can be adapted to better meet the needs of, English Learners</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Step by Step: as always, clearly outlined steps to implement the strategy</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Why and When to Use the Strategy: headings to determine why each strategy is appropriate and when it€s best to choose each strategy</DIV> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px">Authentic Student Samples: to model the responses strategies will receive from students</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">The strategies are organized alphabetically and numbered for easy reference. Inside the cover is an index grouping strategies by concept, providing another helpful guide to finding the strategy needed.</P>