26 Read & Write Mini-Books: Beginning Sounds From A to Z
24/09/08 15:31 Filed in: Primary
26 Read & Write Mini-Books: Beginning Sounds From A to Z
from Scholastic
SCH043957627X (Early Childhood, Primary)
Simple, short, and oh, so funny - these charming little stories feature a consistent format, high-frequency words, and supportive illustrations that help children decode and comprehend the text. Each book also gives children repeated practice reading and writing words that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Includes ready-to-photocopy mini-books and skill-building extension activities.
Grades: PK - 1
Using Picture Books to Teach Comprehension Strategies
23/09/08 18:43
Using Picture Books to Teach Comprehension Strategies
from Scholastic
SCH0545053994 (Primary, Intermediate)
Reading teacher and children's literature authority Joanne Zimny presents 30 model lessons that teach children to become strategic readers. For each of the six comprehension strategies - visualizing, questioning, inferring, predicting, determining importance, and summarizing - Zimny uses picture favorite picture books in scaffolded lessons to help move students from basic to proficient. Zimny's model lessons also include: Recommended picture books for teaching each strategy; graphic organizers and other engaging activities that reach all learners; quick assessment tips and tools to assess students' growth.
Grades: 2 - 5