Designing early literacy programs : differentiated instruction in preschool and kindergarten / Lea M. McGee, Donald J. Richgels.
| Author/creator |
McGee, Lea M. |
| Other author/creator | Richgels, Donald J., 1949- |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : The Guilford Press, [2014] |
| Description | xi, 257 pages ; 24 cm |
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| Contents | Who is at risk for reading difficulties? : implications for prevention and intervention programs in early literacy-- Accelerating children's language and literacy learning in exemplary prevention classrooms -- Keeping the end goal in mind : teaching for knowledge and comprehension gains -- Literacy development and its assessment -- Using assessment to plan differentiated instruction -- Small-group differentiated instructional activities for early emergent readers and writers -- Small-group differentiated instructional activities for later emergent readers and writers -- Small-group differentiated instructional activities for experimenting readers and writers -- Differentiated instruction in action. |
| Abstract | "This acclaimed teacher resource and course text describes proven ways to accelerate the language and literacy development of young children, including those at risk for reading difficulties. The authors draw on extensive research and classroom experience to present a complete framework for differentiated instruction and early intervention. Strategies for creating literacy-rich classrooms, conducting effective assessments, and implementing targeted learning activities are illustrated with vivid examples and vignettes. Helpful reproducible assessment tools are provided. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Subject Areas/Keywords: assessments, at-risk students, beginning readers, CCSS, classroom environments, classrooms, Common Core State Standards, differentiated instruction, early childhood reading, early literacy, ELA, emergent, English language arts, foundational skills, interventions, kindergarten, language, literacy development, preschool, prevention, programs, reading difficulties, response to intervention, RTI, struggling, teaching, writing Audience: Preschool and kindergarten teachers; reading specialists; school and child care administrators; instructors and students in early childhood education and early literacy"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | Case studies. |
| LCCN | 2014001296 |
| ISBN | 9781462514120 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 146251412X (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9781462514243 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1462514243 (hardcover) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1140.5 .L3 M36 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |