Provides a clear and succinct introduction to teaching the language arts to elementary studentsKey FeaturesFocuses on integrating the six language arts—reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing—with other subject areasProvides guidance on differentiating instruction to bring out the best in the rapidly growing number of students with special needs and English language learners in the regular classroomIncludes a detailed lesson plan in each chapter along with instructional activities and techniques to integrate the language arts across all the subjects in the elementary curriculumAccompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries!Student Resource CD: Bundled with the book, this CD includes video clips and discussion questions that correlate with important chapter concepts.Web-based student study siteThis interactive study site provides practice tests, flashcards, chapter summaries, links to NCTE/IRA and state-specific Language Arts standards, and much more.Instructor Resources on CD: Available by contacting SAGE Customer Care at 1-800-818-SAGE (7243), this CD for instructors offers resources such as lecture outlines, PowerPoint slides, a test bank, and sample syllabi for semester and quarter courses.Intended AudienceThis book is intended for undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary language arts methods, which teaches pre-service teachers and licensure/certification candidates specifically how to teach their students the basics of the six language arts – reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. Read Less