Re-envisioning the Literacy Block
A Guide to Maximizing Instruction in Grades K-8
By Betsy Sisson, Diana Sisson | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
How do you ensure you’re using literacy instruction effectively to meet the needs of all of your students? In this book from Diana and Betsy Sisson, you’ll learn an innovative approach to using the literacy block in a gradual release model that allows you to provide grade-appropriate teaching as well as meaningful, individualized instruction to close the academic gaps of struggling learners and offer accelerated experiences for advanced students.
What’s Inside
·Part I of the book lays out the authors’ framework for the Core Block.
·Part II explains how to use the re-envisioned block to integrate the core components of word study, vocabulary development, strategic reading instruction, writers’ craft, and expanded reading opportunities,,
·Part III reveals how to use differentiation, project-based learning, and assessment to prepare students for new literacy demands.
·The appendix provides literacy block schedules, tools for phonics development and morphology study, and correlations to the Common Core.
Each chapter includes practical tools and examples, as well as \"In Action\" boxes show how the ideas look in an authentic classroom.
Editions of Re-envisioning the Literacy Block
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317448075
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317448082
Read an Excerpt
How do you ensure you’re using literacy instruction effectively to meet the needs of all of your students? In this book from Diana and Betsy Sisson, you’ll learn an innovative approach to using the literacy block in a gradual release model that allows you to provide grade-appropriate teaching as well as meaningful, individualized instruction to close the academic gaps of struggling learners and offer accelerated experiences for advanced students.
What’s Inside
·Part I of the book lays out the authors’ framework for the Core Block.
·Part II explains how to use the re-envisioned block to integrate the core components of word study, vocabulary development, strategic reading instruction, writers’ craft, and expanded reading opportunities,,
·Part III reveals how to use differentiation, project-based learning, and assessment to prepare students for new literacy demands.
·The appendix provides literacy block schedules, tools for phonics development and morphology study, and correlations to the Common Core.
Each chapter includes practical tools and examples, as well as \"In Action\" boxes show how the ideas look in an authentic classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Re-envisioning the Literacy Block about?
How do you ensure you’re using literacy instruction effectively to meet the needs of all of your students? In this book from Diana and Betsy Sisson, you’ll learn an innovative approach to using the literacy block in a gradual release model that allows you to provide grade-appropriate teaching as well as meaningful, individualized instruction to close the academic gaps of struggling learners and offer accelerated experiences for advanced students.
What’s Inside
·Part I of the book lays out the authors’ framework for the Core Block.
·Part II explains how to use the re-envisioned block to integrate the core components of word study, vocabulary development, strategic reading instruction, writers’ craft, and expanded reading opportunities,,
·Part III reveals how to use differentiation, project-based learning, and assessment to prepare students for new literacy demands.
·The appendix provides literacy block schedules, tools for phonics development and morphology study, and correlations to the Common Core.
Each chapter includes practical tools and examples, as well as \"In Action\" boxes show how the ideas look in an authentic classroom.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Re-envisioning the Literacy Block?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Primary and middle schools
Where can I read a sample of Re-envisioning the Literacy Block?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317448075
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Re-envisioning the Literacy Block?
Betsy Sisson, Diana Sisson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Re-envisioning the Literacy Block is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317448075) and pdf(ISBN 9781317448082)