... and with a Light Touch Learning about Reading, Writing, and Teaching with First Graders

Name: ... and with a Light Touch Learning about Reading, Writing, and Teaching with First Graders
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ISBN: 9780325000664

ISBN-10: 0325000662

ISBN-13: 9780325000664

Edition: 2nd 2002

Authors: Carol Avery

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With its first edition, And with a Light Touch was immediately praised for its authentic portrayal of classroom life and learning. "It's my bible for teaching young children" and "It reads like a novel," said veteran and preservice teachers alike. Those with minimal background in children's literature have found the book a godsend. Every page rings true with the voice of a caring, real-life classroom teacher-one who marvels at what young children can do if given the chance to work in daily reading and writing workshops taught with a sensitive and responsive approach. Now, Carol Avery offers a second edition, giving more insight and examples of children and a teacher learning together. Since…

Book details

List price: $65.93
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: 3/12/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 7.30" wide x 9.20" long x 0.95" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English



Foreword



Acknowledgments


Beginning



The Butterflies Are Being Born



The First Day of School


Environment and Tone



Classroom Climate: A Foundation for Learning



Planning and Preparing


Writing



Establishing and Managing a Writing Workshop



Mini-Lessons: Helping Children Craft Their Writing



Listening and Responding



From the Author's Chair



The Process of Publishing


Children's Literature



The Why, How, and What of Reading Aloud



Reader Response



Children Take Literature to Heart


Reading



Developing a Reading Workshop



Guided Reading and Literature Circles



Learning to Read



Learning Language: Phonics, Word Study, and Spelling


Expanding Literacy



Lessons from Kindergarten



Reading and Writing in Math, Science, and Social Studies


Considering Student Progress



Documenting Student Growth



Reporting Student Growth


Conclusion


Afterword: Laura's Legacy



Conference Checklist



Publishing Conference Record



Directions for Bookbinding



Reading Conference Notes (Whole Class)



Reading Record (Individual)



Strategies and Skills of Written Language



Children's Books: Child-Tested Favorites


Works Cited


Children's Books Cited


Index