Catch a Falling Reader"Hebert is a literacy luminary. In this book, she provides the inspiration, moral purpose, and practical strategies that will help teachers across the country develop a generation of lifelong readers, writers, and thinkers." Catch EVERY falling reader by giving students the confidence and skills to soar! Well-known consultant and trainer Connie R. Hebert offers reader-friendly, research-based strategies that can open up academic and social opportunities for youngsters by catching reading and writing inadequacies before bad habits and low self-esteem develop. The second edition illustrates how to:
Catch a Falling Reader, Second Edition, inspires teachers and coaches as they strive to improve the confidence and performance of struggling readers in kindergarten and the primary grades. |
Contents
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Chapter 3 Catch a Falling Reader by Adjusting Our Tone of Voice Frequently | 11 |
Chapter 4 Catch a Falling Reader by Making Eye Contact at Teachable Moments | 14 |
Chapter 5 Catch a Falling Reader by Adjusting the Pace of Each Lesson | 17 |
Chapter 6 Catch a Falling Reader by Using Different Forms of Feedback | 20 |
Chapter 7 Catch a Falling Reader by Setting a Purpose for Reading | 23 |
Chapter 22 Catch a Falling Reader by Building Fluency in a Variety of Ways | 70 |
Chapter 23 Catch a Falling Reader by Using Focus Sheets and Graphic Organizers to Link Writing to Reading | 73 |
Chapter 24 Catch a Falling Reader by Providing Engaging Learning Center Activities | 75 |
Chapter 25 Catch a Falling Reader by Interacting with Kids as They Write | 79 |
Chapter 26 Catch a Falling Reader by Providing Daily ReadAlouds | 82 |
Part III Reflection Promotes Action | 87 |
Chapter 27 Catch a Falling Reader by Seeking Balance Among Best Practices | 89 |
Chapter 28 Catch a Falling Reader by Knowing What Each Child Needs | 92 |
Chapter 8 Catch a Falling Reader by Stimulating and Motivating Children with Puppets | 26 |
Chapter 9 Catch a Falling Reader by Using Physical Actions to Help Kids Remember | 28 |
Chapter 10 Catch a Falling Reader by Creating Bridges for Kids | 31 |
Part II Instructional Strategies Produce Results | 35 |
Chapter 11 Catch a Falling Reader by Teaching from Behind the Child | 37 |
Chapter 12 Catch a Falling Reader by Utilizing Wordless Books to Increase Language Skills | 40 |
Chapter 13 Catch a Falling Reader by Modeling What Good Readers Do | 43 |
Chapter 14 Catch a Falling Reader by Using a Clipboard for Tricky Words | 46 |
Chapter 15 Catch a Falling Reader by Teaching Them How to Think as They Read | 49 |
Chapter 16 Catch a Falling Reader by Using Magnetic Letters in a Variety of Ways | 52 |
Chapter 17 Catch a Falling Reader by Writing Words FAST | 55 |
Chapter 18 Catch a Falling Reader by Engaging Learners with an Overhead Projector | 58 |
Chapter 19 Catch a Falling Reader by Encouraging Repeated Readings | 61 |
Chapter 20 Catch a Falling Reader by Establishing and Supporting a Daily Block of Reading Time | 64 |
Chapter 21 Catch a Falling Reader by Teaching Kids How to Use a Listening Center | 67 |
Chapter 29 Catch a Falling Reader by Observing What Good Readers Do | 94 |
Chapter 30 Catch a Falling Reader by Breaking the Six Habits of Falling Readers | 98 |
Chapter 31 Catch a Falling Reader by Creating an Assessment Table | 107 |
Chapter 32 Catch a Falling Reader by Becoming Proficient at Taking and Using Running Records | 110 |
Chapter 33 Catch a Falling Reader by Maintaining a ParentTeacher Journal | 112 |
Chapter 34 Catch a Falling Reader by Conducting Monthly Writing Sprees | 116 |
Chapter 35 Catch a Falling Reader by Matching the Right Books to the Right Reader | 119 |
Chapter 36 Catch a Falling Reader by Identifying Support and Challenges within Books | 121 |
Chapter 37 Catch a Falling Reader by Gradually Releasing Responsibility to the Learner | 124 |
Chapter 38 Catch a Falling Reader by Reflecting on the Way We Do Things | 126 |
Chapter 39 Catch a Falling Reader by Being an Energized Teacher | 130 |
Chapter 40 Catch a Falling Reader by Becoming a Starfish Flinger | 132 |
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Catch A Falling Reader: A Daily Guide For Teachers & Parents Connie R. Hebert No preview available - 2005 |
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