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Language and literacy instruction in English needs to begin early and continue throughout the elementary years. This book provides research-based, best practices for developing language and literacy from kindergarten through 5th grade. It encourages teachers to build on ELL students' linguistic and cultural background knowledge.

A guide to reading across the content areas of math, science, and social studies in grades 6-12. It presents key information that addresses various types of 21st century literacy - visual, digital, and print.

Demonstrates a five-part framework for teachers, reading specialists, and literacy coaches who want to help their least engaged students become powerful readers. This book shows how teachers can 'turn-around' their instructional practice, beginning with reading materials, lessons, and activities matching their students' interests.

Offers information for leaders in preschool settings and pre-kindergarten classrooms. This work covers various aspects of literacy learning and teaching, including child development, standards, curriculum planning, assessment and accountability, professional development, and home - school connections.

Helping students master a broad range of individual words is a vital part of effective vocabulary instruction. This book describes a practical program for teaching individual words in the K-8 classroom.

Offers different strategies for supporting English learners in elementary classrooms. This resource investigates the social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of English learners in American schools, and describes how to teach to each student's strengths and background knowledge. It features chapters that provide examples from real classrooms.