Teaching Literacy in Fifth Grade |
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| Author:
| McMahon, Susan I.
Wells, Jacqueline |
| Series title: | Tools for Teaching Literacy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4625-1496-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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| Imprint: | Guilford Press, The |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $27.00USD $72.00 |
Book Description:
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For students, fifth grade is a time of increasing independence and responsibility. Yet fifth-graders vary widely in their reading and writing abilities--and they are still young enough to require considerable teacher support. Depicting an exemplary teacher in action, this indispensable book presents innovative, practical strategies for creating an organized, motivating, and literacy-rich fifth-grade classroom. The authors show how to assess student needs and implement...
More DescriptionFor students, fifth grade is a time of increasing independence and responsibility. Yet fifth-graders vary widely in their reading and writing abilities--and they are still young enough to require considerable teacher support. Depicting an exemplary teacher in action, this indispensable book presents innovative, practical strategies for creating an organized, motivating, and literacy-rich fifth-grade classroom. The authors show how to assess student needs and implement standards-based instruction that targets comprehension, vocabulary, writing, genre study, and other crucial areas. Grounded in current best practices, the book includes helpful planning tips, illustrations, and reproducibles.