Language Arts: Content and Teaching StrategiesBuilt on a solid research base, this exceptionally applied, accessible, and teacher-friendly text continues to provide balanced coverage of all six of the language arts. Extensive teaching applications include: four major instructional approaches identified in four, 4/color insert features; boxes that explain how to weave assessment into practice; elements of essential language arts components; and, multiple mini-lessons and lesson adaptations for K-8 classrooms. A CD-ROM case study of an 8th grade teacher engaging her class in literature circles comes automatically shrinkwrapped with the text. |
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Chapter Learning and the Language Arts | 2 |
LA Essentials | 16 |
HOW CHILDREN LEARN LANGUAGE ARTS | 21 |
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