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A fascinating piece of writing, presenting ideas that are fresh and exciting - Katherine Taddie Kelly, Literacy Coach and Reading Interventionist, WacIndependent School District, TX Focuses on enhancing students metalinguistic awareness and not just their intuitive use of words, fostering the development of higher mental functions - Elena Bodrova, Senior Researcher, McREL For teachers charged with the great responsibility of helping students achieve basic literacy, delivering instruction in stimulating and engaging ways is not an ideal - its a necessity Recognizing this, award-winning author and teacher Kieran Egan puts the fun in fundamentals of literacy by helping teachers stir students imagination and emotions In Teaching Literacy, Egan rejects the notion that familiar ideas and experiences are the best vehicles for effective instruction Instead, he champions a new approach that focuses on teaching core literacy skills using concepts ranging from fascinating texotic tmagnificent tweird By framing the elements of literacy in the unforgettable, students more readily retain material, not only preparing them for tests, but alsinstilling a lifelong love of reading and writing This innovative resource supplies answers tthe question, But how dI dit? by offering: Tried-and-tested activities from practising classroom teachers Teachers, Try It Out features with teaching challenges (and an appendix of possible responses) for everyday classroom practice Step-by-step planning frameworks for designing and delivering engaging literacy instruction Combining playfulness with practicality and creativity with common sense, Egans strategies apply tbeginning readers at any age, bringing about authentic, enjoyable learning experiences
