Teaching Reading and Writing: The Developmental Approach

by Houghton Mifflin, Kristin Gehsmann

Teaching Reading and Writing: The Developmental Approach gives pre-service and experienced teachers the knowledge and tools they need to teach reading and writing effectively and engagingly in pre-K through grade 8 settings. Using a conversational tone to present a wealth of critical content, this book helps readers connect theory to practice through vignettes and sample lessons from real classrooms; authentic student work samples; ideas for using and integrating print-based and digital texts across the curriculum; and tools for organising and managing a comprehensive, developmentally-responsive literacy program.
Designed to encourage teaching in a student-centred, research-based manner, the book begins with assessment to help readers learn to identify students’ stages of development as a means for determining not only what to teach, but how. The book reflects an integrated model of literacy instruction based on the understanding that reading and writing are developmental processes, presenting the essential elements of literacy - word analysis, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and motivation - in every chapter. Foundational chapters address the nature of development and the interaction of thought, language, and literacy.

512 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2013

Reviews

[nika · Rating 3 out of 5]

(course requirement)


great content! would say 4 but the organization is abysmal and made me have a few crying sessions since the intro is so dense with terms and topics

[Gracie McLean]

I am not rating this cuz it's a textbook but THANK GOD I'M DONE WITH THIS

[areadersjourney]

Another informative and very necessary book to read. I am enjoying this class.

[K. L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good content; frustrating organization, imo.

[Denise Del gianni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Course requirement - excellent resource.