Breaking Through the Language Arts Block: Organizing and Managing the Exemplary Literacy Day

by Lesley Mandel Morrow, Kenneth Kunz, Maureen Hall

This innovative book helps K–6 teachers infuse the entire school day with research-based literacy best practices. Classroom-tested strategies are presented for planning and implementing each component of the "exemplary literacy day"--vocabulary and word study sessions, literacy work stations, differentiated guided reading groups, reading and writing workshops, and interdisciplinary projects. Teachers get tips for organizing a print-rich classroom, supporting students' social–emotional well-being, and using assessment to guide instruction. User-friendly features include vivid vignettes, classroom management tips, questions for discussion and reflection, and 15 reproducible forms, checklists, and lesson templates. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Note: this book is a contemporary follow-up to Morrow's influential earlier title Organizing and Managing the Language Arts Block.

232 pages, Paperback

Published April 7, 2018

Reviews

[Laura Brzovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is it weird that I read this on the first day of winter break....?

...it had lots of good ideas though!