Routman, Regie

A practical guide for improving and sustaining effective, daily literacy practices in all subject areas in order that all students receive the highest possible levels of achievement.

Provides information on and the step-by-step process for teaching techniques in a whole language classroom.

A teacher speaks out about political and media attacks on the methods being used to teach public school students how to read, and offers specific suggestions on actions educators must take to enable them to continue doing what is best for the children in their care.

Explains what factors contribute to effective reading instruction and offers teachers advice on the best ways to teach their students to read well.

Examines and explains the multiple dimensions of language learning, teaching, and evaluating that teachers must know and understand in order to be effective educators and communicators; and includes an extensive list of resources.

Provides easy-to-understand reading and writing strategies and advice on organizing and managing the writing classroom, teaching editing and revisions, and includes a DVD with eight video clips from primary and intermediate classrooms.