Promoting early reading : research, resources, and best practices / edited by Michael C. McKenna, Sharon Walpole, Kristin Conradi.

Other author McKenna, Michael C.
Other author Walpole, Sharon.
Other author Conradi, Kristin.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Guilford Press, ©2010.
Descriptionxvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects

Contents Overview of early reading first / Michael C. McKenna, Sharon Walpole, and Kristin Conradi -- Language facilitation in the preschool classroom: rationale, goals, and strategies / Anita S. McGinty and Laura M. Justice -- Language and literacy development for English language learners in preschool / Karen Ford -- Phonemic awareness instruction in preschool: research implications and lessons learned from early reading first / Lea M. McGee and Alanna Rochelle Dail -- Improving the quality of preschool read-alouds: professional development and coaching that targets book-reading practices / Tricia A. Zucker and Susan H. Landry -- Assessing children's needs / Billie J. Enz -- Preparing centers and a literacy-rich environment for small-group instruction in early reading first preschools / Lesley Mandel Morrow -- Evaluation: practical applications for closing achievement gaps / Susan J. Kimmel and Priscilla L. Griffith -- Why families should matter for early reading first / Martha Jane Buell, Michael Gamel-McCormick, and Donald Unger -- Assessing and creating effective preschool literacy classroom environments / D. Ray Reutzel and Cindy D. Jones -- Case study of a successful urban implementation / Cynthia W. Hutchinson ... [et al.] -- Case study of a successful rural early reading first implementation / Michael C. McKenna ... [et al.] -- Early reading first graduates go to kindergarten: are achievement gains enduring? / Carol Vukelich, Martha Jane Buell, and Myae Han.
Local noteLittle-357108--305131059740
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010002433
ISBN9781606236802 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1606236806 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN9781606236864 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN1606236865 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks LB1140.5.R4 P76 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold