Best Practices in Literacy Instruction

by Linda B. Gambrell & Lesley Mandel Morrow, Lesley Mandel Morrow (Editor), Timothy Shanahan (Foreword)

This indispensable classroom resource and course text has inspired thousands of teachers to help their students become better readers and writers. The new edition addresses evidence-based best practices in the light of emerging research and national policy, actively tying classroom-based research, innovation, and instruction to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Practical suggestions and case studies empower PreK-8 teachers to support the needs of all their students while meeting Common Core goals. Each chapter includes concrete examples, Engagement Activities, and resources for further learning.

New to This Edition:  
*Connects best practices with the requirements of the CCSS.
*Incorporates the latest research findings and instructional practices.
*Chapters on comprehending informational text, dual-language learners, and new literacies.
*Expanded topics include motivation, close reading, and text complexity.

Genres: Education, Reference, Professional Development, Nonfiction

447 pages, Paperback

First published March 14, 1999

Reviews

[Alex]

4.5 Stars, rounded up. This is an essential resource for reading instruction, but it leaves something to be desired where writing is concerned.

[Mrs. Katie Laugen]

This text is very academic. It has useful suggestions, and they can be easy to find once you become familiar with the organization of each chapter.

[Adynah]

Will likely keep this for as a reference book for years to come!

[Nathan]

I enjoyed this book very much. The scaffolded approach allowed me to build my knowledge of the content area and not feel overwhelmed.

This was mandatory for my literacy class. It's readable, has some good information, but at the end of the day it reads like a textbook. Not super engaging, kind of pedantic in places. Not a pleasure read, but good if you need some theoretical background in the subject.

[Stephanie]

so, i refer to this book probably three times a week. i have photocopied chapters for my friends. well, friends who like reading as much as me, anyways. but if you like reading and want to teach kids how to to it, check this one out.

[Helen]

This book is a "winner" for teachers who are seriously interested in learning more about best practices in writing instruction.

[Donabilla]

I worked with this book this semester, it was full of good new information for me, some chapters were easier than the others . I would recommend this book for all literacy teachers and coaches.

[Evalyn]

This was an excellent book to read about literacy today.