Weaver, Constance

Explains the reading process and provides guidance for language arts teachers, showing how to assess and help students achieve.

What are your beliefs about reading?--What does language mean, and why does it matter in the teaching of reading?--How are Words perceived?--How does context aid in word identification?--Why is a word-identification view of reading inappropriate?--How is a socio-pshcholinguistic view of reading relevant to reading instruction?--How does the acquisition of literacy parallel the acquisition of oral language?--How can we implement a whole-language approach?--How can we teach reading in the content areas?-- How can we assess readers' strengths and begin to determine their instructional needs?--How can we help those with reading difficulties?--Coming whole circle.

Explains the philosophy of the whole language approach and how to implement a program.

Sixteen essays discuss aspects of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and present suggestions for parents and teachers to help their children and students with ADD or ADHD achieve their full potential.

Presents a practical guide that teaches how to apply grammar instructions to writing, how to identify grammatical functions within the sentence, and advice on adding detail and sentence fluency.

Contains a comprehensive guide to teaching grammar within the context of writing and presents practical information on writing, revising, and editing selected pieces.