Differentiated literacy strategies for English language learners, grades K-6 / Gayle H. Gregory, Amy Burkman.
| Author/creator | Gregory, Gayle |
| Other author | Burkman, Amy. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin, |
| Description | x, 221 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Accelerating literacy learning : Academic accountability ; Closing the achievement gap ; Diverse learners and busy teachers ; Selecting high-payoff instructional strategies ; Standards-based curriculum ; Five levels of English language proficiency ; Four core competencies in literacy ; Assessment data ; A comprehensive literacy program -- 2. Creating a climate for literacy learning : Equity, diversity, and classroom climate ; Building connections with students ; The basic toolkit for teachers of English language learners ; You can't learn to read in English until you understand English ; You can't learn to read in English until you can speak English ; You can't learn to read without reading ; You can't learn to write without writing ; Reading, writing, speaking, and listening every day -- 3. Knowing the literacy learner : Brain research ; Developmental stages ; Learning styles ; Gardner's multiple intelligences ; Best teaching practices for all learning styles, preferences, and intelligences ; Data collection -- 4. Functional literacy : Literacy strategies for diverse learners ; Functional literacy defined ; Oral language skills ; Phonological awareness ; Phonemic awareness ; Spelling and early writing ; Fluency ; Flexible grouping strategies for functional literacy ; Forms of writing: narrative and descriptive ; Balanced literacy program for functional literacy -- |
| Contents | 5. Content-area literacy : Content-area literacy defined ; Vocabulary acquisition ; Formulating questions for critical thinking ; Text orientation ; Forms of writing: expository and persuasive ; Presentation and product creation for content literacy -- 6. Technological literacy : Technological literacy defined ; The multidimensional nature of the twenty-first century ; Questioning authenticity ; Searching for information ; Media orientation ; Multimedia production ; Demystifying directions ; Technological literacy and diverse learners ; Technological literacy and lifelong learning -- 7. Innovative literacy : Innovative literacy defined ; Innovation and creativity ; Instructional strategies that promote innovative and creative literacy ; Lifelong learner orientation ; Practical and adaptive thinking ; Influential communication ; High payoff for the unknown future -- 8. Managing instruction in the differentiated literacy classroom : Unit planning for literacy learning ; Managing literacy instruction in diverse classrooms centers ; Strategies for learners with literacy problems ; Developing independent learners ; Classrooms that support differentiated literacy learning. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 204-213) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2011029248 |
| ISBN | 9781412996488 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1412996481 (pbk.) |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |