Designing Early Literacy Programs

by Lea M. McGee EdD, Donald J. Richgels

This acclaimed teacher resource and course text describes proven ways to accelerate the language and literacy development of young children, including those at risk for reading difficulties. The authors draw on extensive research and classroom experience to present a complete framework for differentiated instruction and early intervention. Strategies for creating literacy-rich classrooms, conducting effective assessments, and implementing targeted learning activities are illustrated with vivid examples and vignettes. Helpful reproducible assessment tools are provided. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Fully restructured around a differentiated instruction model. *Incorporates response-to-intervention concepts and principles. *Chapter on exemplary prevention-focused classrooms, with an emphasis on playful learning. *Additional appendices: multipage assessment scoring record plus sample completed forms. *Links instruction to the Common Core State Standards.

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2003

Reviews

[Karla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful
Have the second edition
Literacy matters

Even though the Supreme Court says literacy isn’t a constitutional right

Literacy experiences before first grade are critical

Those living in poverty, and those learning English ... the future is different for them than more affluent children
We’ve known this for decades!(Hart and Risley) - it’s bleak at best for most children

Connects Susan Neuman’s work and supports accelerated learning- provides guidance on how to do that as well

Vygotskian perspective presented and supported

Highly recommend this as a summer read

[Elisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I actually read the second edition. I found this book extremely informative and it gave some great ideas for places to start for interventions in kindergarten. I wish I had read it last year!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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