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Stanek, Lou Willett – School Library Journal, 1991
Discusses the use of literature in the whole-language approach. Examples show the integration of a second grader's experiences with the curriculum; integrating the language arts in the middle school via study of the author as well as the book; and the integration of literature into the study of history. Titles to use in each area are suggested.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades
Keene, Ellin Oliver; Zimmermann, Susan – 1997
This book explores the question of how students become thoughtful, independent readers who deeply understand what they read by examining the thought processes of proficient readers. The book then uses these processes as models for the strategies it offers--strategies intended to help children become more flexible, adaptive, independent, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Critical Reading, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Innovation
Perry, Phyllis J. – 1997
This teacher resource book, designed to encourage student interest and build learning across the curriculum in grades K-5, is based on the theme of animals. Resource lists and activities in the book focus on the following sections: (1) animals as pets; (2) animals on the farm; (3) animals in the woods; and (4) animals in the wild. Each section…
Descriptors: Animals, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Elementary Education
Cooper, J. David – 1993
Reflecting dramatic changes in educators' understanding of literacy, this book, a revision of an earlier text published in 1986 under the title, "Improving Reading Comprehension," provides support for preservice and inservice teachers in learning to help children develop literacy effectively. The central feature of the book is a literacy program…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Higher Education
Talbot, Virginia – 1997
Designed to offer a balanced instructional approach for language arts, this book combines a systematic phonics program with whole language. It teaches reading skills by using the children's own language, basal readers, poems, and songs, and by emphasizing writing, spelling, listening, and speaking skills. The book includes daily lesson plans,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Language Arts, Lesson Plans
PDF pending restorationNew York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. – 1992
The guide consists of a series of sample lesson plans designed for teachers and supervisors delivering instructional services to students with limited English proficiency and native language literacy in Haitian bilingual programs. The guides contain 14 sample lesson plans; five native language instruction sample lesson plans and nine content area…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education Programs, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies, English (Second Language)
