language arts (primary)

Explains the changes that occur in a young child's control over literacy learning from the formal introduction of instruction until the third year of schooling, discussing how children use learning opportunities to construct an inner control over literacy tasks.

Contains illustrated rhymes that are designed to explain the concept of contractions.

Explains a trait-based teaching strategy to help kindergarten through second-grade students improve their writing skills, providing examples of student writing, group model lessons, instructions for interactive whiteboard activities, and tips for conferences. Includes a CD-ROM with twelve interactive PDF files, thirty PDF files of student writing samples, trait scoring guides, and other resources.

Shows teachers how to ensure that their students read at their grade levels.