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Any teacher can use this book regardless of the reading program a district may be using It brings the various practices of reading and writing and pulls them together in a practical and useful way - Betty Ann Collinge, Kindergarten/First Grade Teacher, Green Acres Elementary School, North Haven, CT This books major strengths include straightforward writing, clear discussion of topics, excellent graphic samples, strong attention ta balanced perspective and practical ideas - Jennifer Trujillo, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, Fort Lewis College The book is easy tfollow and very accessible It is not toesoteric or philosophical, yet includes important theory and knowledge about learning The suggestions are excellent, relevant, and inclusive - Karen Heath, Literacy Coordinator, Barre Schools, VT Reading is a complex process, and in todays increasingly diverse classrooms, each student has unique learning needs In the face of these challenges, how can teachers ensure that all students develop essential literacy skills? How tTeach Balanced Reading and Writing provides practical, research-based strategies for all aspects of literacy education Presenting best practices in an easy-to-use format, literacy expert Bonnie Burns supplies guidance for providing direct instruction in phonics, using authentic texts, building word recognition, strengthening comprehension, and implementing writing across the curriculum Aligned with the National Reading Panel Report (2000) and Reading First legislation, this book offers strategies tuse with students at all developmental levels This second edition has been extensively revised tinclude A discussion of language acquisition Strategies for assessing phonemic awareness Techniques for developing fluency Increased attention tthe needs of diverse learners Additional instructional activities in every chapter Because of its flexibility, this book is suitable for both novice and experienced teachers Its friendly, accessible format alsmakes it an ideal text for new teachers and students in education courses
