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Promoting Early Reading: Research, Resources, and Best Practices

By Sharon Walpole PhD , Michael C. McKenna , Kristin Conradi BA MEd

Book information

Publisher
The Guilford Press
Year
2010
ISBN
1606236806, 9781606236802
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
3 MB (3193392 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
256\0
Time added
2013-11-28 16:47:31

Description

Bringing together leading scholars, this book describes proven ways to enhance early literacy skills in 3- and 4-year-olds, especially those from low-income families. Presented are scientifically based methods and approaches that are being applied in Early Reading First programs around the country. Important topics include promoting oral language and phonemic awareness, conducting read-alouds, setting up effective classroom environments, meeting the needs of English language learners, providing effective preschool coaching, using assessment to plan instruction, and helping students transition to kindergarten. Contributors also share lessons learned about evaluating and sustaining high-quality programs.

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