TEACHING LITERACY IN EARLY AND MIDDLE CHILDHOOD IBD

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Teaching Literacy in Early and Middle Childhoodáprovides pre-service and practicing teachers with effective strategies for teaching English Language Arts. Filled with suggestions that can immediately be put to use, the anthology focuses on supporting the successful implementation of English Language Arts standards.Featuring topics such as vocabulary instruction, teaching phonemic awareness, fostering comprehension, and the use of graphic organizers and visual strategies, each chapter of the book gives the reader a deeper understanding of specific literacy content. The readings are framed by original introductions and learning activities that support content comprehension. Readers who follow the suggested before, during, and after reading activities will benefit from complete immersion into the material.The second edition features updated chapter introductions and seven new readings that explore phonics and mediated word identification, various approaches to teaching reading comprehension, the benefits of assisted reading, building English language learners&rsquo, academic vocabulary, and more.Teaching Literacy in Early and Middle Childhoodácombines practical and theoretically sound instruction strategies for literacy with learning activities for educators. Designed as a supplement for standard textbooks, the anthology is well-suited to courses in K-6 education, English instruction, and reading.Dr. Karen Lomanáis an associate professor at the University of Central Missouri, where she teaches ELA courses for primary grades. She is the owner of an educational consulting company and the author ofáTargeted Reading Interventions.Dr. Natalie Tyeáholds a doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy analysis. An assistant professor and program coordinator at the University of Central Missouri, her courses focus on early childhood education and integration of learning experiences.Dr. Angela Danleyáearned her doctorate in pre-K through 12th grade leadership. She is an associate professor and the program coordinator of elementary education at the University of Central Missouri.