More Than 100 Tools for Developing Literacy

"e;The major strengths of this resource are the practical strategies presented in clear, usable ways and the book's uncomplicated, straightforward approach."e;-Melissa Awenowicz, Director of Clinical ExperiencesUniversity of Pittsburgh"e;I appreciated the thoughtful explanations at the beginning of each section and the intelligent rationale behind teaching each tool."e;-Evelyn M. Kennedy, Reading SpecialistLa Pine Elementary School, ORUse these literacy-boosting techniques and give students the key to lifelong learning!Based on analyses of what works for effective literacy instruction, this resource offers more than 100 tools to sharpen students' reading comprehension, note-taking, vocabulary, research, concept-mapping, and test-taking abilities. From prereading strategies to exercises for the secondary level, this invaluable guide provides a range of ready-to-use, teacher-friendly activities that can be used with any curriculum. New features in this revitalized edition include:Expanded assessment techniques Additional activities customized for middle and high school studentsTips on selecting appropriate activities for specific skillsStrategies that integrate technology with instructionMore Than 100 Tools for Developing Literacy, Second Edition, empowers educators with practical, powerful techniques to enrich students' literacy skills.