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This book provides a developmental perspective of literacy learning as a way to understand the literacy process. The authors describe how children become skilled readers through the following five stages of the literacy growth process: emergent reading, initial reading, transitional stage, basic literacy, and refinement stage. Topics include: word identification and comprehension, current conflicts on reading instruction, assessment issues, and contains new appendices. For anyone interested in elementary reading and literacy instruction.
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A basic developmental reading text for pre-service and in-service teachers, with material organized around stages in reading development. Provides concise descriptions of various aspects of literacy learning and instruction, supplemented by examples and case studies. Coverage includes the use of commercial readiness materials, reading as a meaning-making process, motivation to read and write, vocabulary development, and organizing and managing classroom reading instruction. Includes chapter summaries, case studies of students, and examples of classroom instructional strategies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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