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A Handbook for Literacy Instructional and Assessment Strategies, K-8
Patricia A. Pierce Antonacci, Iona College
Catherine M. O'Callaghan, Iona College

ISBN-10: 0205422179
ISBN-13: 9780205422173

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 208 pp
Published: 08/11/2005

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A Handbook for Literacy Instructional and Assessment Strategies is the ideal text for instructors seeking a flexible, step-by-step approach to research-based assessment instruction.

The perfect companion for any K-8 reading assessment, language arts and content area reading text, this easy-to-use handbook includes the most powerful instructional strategies organized around critical areas of literacy development, providing an invaluable resource for both pre-service and busy K-8 classroom teachers.

Addressing the significance of monitoring students’ literacy development and providing documentation for reporting the results of their performances in an evidence-based education context where teachers must show that they “can teach so that students learn,” this handbook gives a prominent role to classroom assessment tools within each strategy. In addition to the step-by-step format, each instructional strategy is aligned to an assessment tool that faciliates the teachers’ assessing and documenting students’ progress using classroom performances that are part of the literacy program.

To simplify the use of the handbook, each strategy is organized in a similar way to include the following: (a) the instructional context, (b) the framework or background information, (c) the learner outcomes, (d) the instructional procedure, (e) an application of the instructional procedure, (f) the assessment procedure, and (g) professional readings and references.

  • Instructional strategies are organized around five important literacy skills--Comprehension, Vocabulary, Discussion, Writing, and Critical Thinking--that are typically developed in all elementary classrooms and alphabetized within each area of instruction.
  • For each instructional strategy, the appropriate literacy levels, grade levels, group sizes and literature genres are indicated, providing pre-service and practicing teachers with a quick reference to determine whether a strategy is appropriate for a particular group of students.
  • Assessment tools that offer pre-service and practicing teachers the option to monitor and document student progress throughout the school year are aligned with instructional strategies providing the opportunity for teachers to determine what the students have learned.
  • Each instructional strategy and assessment tool is presented in a step-by-step approach for on-the-spot use by busy classroom teachers, reading specialists, and staff developers.  This step-by-step approach will help novice teachers to develop their craft of teaching by systematically organizing their instruction.
  • Suggestions for modifying instructional strategies for English Language Learners and students with special needs are offered throughout the handbook.
  • Integration of technology in most of the strategies allow pre-service and practicing teachers address the standards related to technology to help students access websites for information and to use technology in many ways.
  • A sample application and in some instances student work accompany each instructional strategy to help make the connection easier between the application and the implementation of the strategy.
  • Professional resources that offer our readers further understanding of the approaches are provided at the end of each instructional strategy.

Preface.

 

Part I: Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Comprehension Development.

1. Character Frames and Quotes Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension.

2. Character Hand Portrait Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension of Narrative Text.

3. Cubing Strategy:  A Strategy for Comprehension of Expository Text.

4. Directed Reading Inquiry Activity:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension of Expository Text.

5. Literature Charts:  A Strategy for Comparing Story Elements.

6. Oral Retelling Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension for Narrative Text.

7. Plot Profile Strategy:  A Strategy for Teaching Plot Development and Relationships through Graphing Story Excitement.

8. Read to Discover:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension of Text.

9. Shared Reading:  A Strategy for Developing Concepts about Print.

10. Sketch-to-Stretch-Strategy:  A Strategy that Encourages an Aesthetic Response to Literature.

11. Storyboard Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension of Narrative Text.

12. Story Mapping Strategy:  A Strategy for Teaching Story Elements.

13. Story Pyramid Strtegy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension through Teaching Story Elements.

14. Weekly Reading Logs Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Reading Fluency.

Part II: Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Vocabulary Development.

15. Alphabetizing With Environmental Print Strategy:  A Strategy for Learning a Skill in Working with Words.

16. Interactive Word Wall Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Vocabulary Skills.

17. Making Words Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Word Solving Skills.

18. Readers Theater Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Reading Fluency.

19. Repeated Readings Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Reading Fluency.

20. Semantic Mapping Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Word Meanings.

21. Word Book Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Word Knowledge.

22. Word Sort Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Word Solving Skills.

23. Word Splash Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Word Solving Skills.

Part III: Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Writing Development.

24. Author’s Chair Strategy:  A Strategy to Develop Writing for Narrative Text.

25. Biography Writing Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Thinking and Writing.

26. Family Heroes Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Thinking and Writing.

27. Guided Writing Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Writing Skills.

28. Language Experience Story Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Literacy through Oral Language.

29. Learning Journals Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Writing of Expository Text.

30. Message Boards Strategy:  A Strategy to Develop Writing in Students.

31. Quick Write Strategy:  A Strategy for Integrating Content Area Reading and Writing.

32. Shared Pen Strategy:  A Strategy to Develop Writing Skills in Students.

33. Story Impressions Strategy:  A Strategy to Encourage Creative Story Writing.

34. Written Story Retellings And Note Taking Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Writing through Written Story Retellings and Note Taking.

Part IV: Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Developing Discussion Skills.

35. Connect It! Strategy:  A Strategy for Facilitating Text Connections Personal, Text, and World.

36. Discussion Web Strategy:  A Strategy for Promoting Understanding through Talk.

37. Editor Interview Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Comprehension of Text through Discussion.

38. Instructional Conversation Strategy:  A Strategy for Integrating Critical Thinking and Discussion.

39. Literature Circles Strategy:  A Strategy for Promoting Book Talk.

40. Questioning the Author (QtA) Strategy:  A Strategy for Enhancing Student Engagement with Text.

41. Socratic Seminar Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Discussion.

Part V: Instruction and Assessment Strategies for Developing Critical Thinking.

42. Anticipation Guide Strategy:  A Strategy for Activating Prior Knowledge for Thinking Critically about Text.

43. Critical Reading Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Reading of Text.

44. Data Chart Strategy:  A Strategy for Organizing Information for Understanding and Use.

45. Inquiry Chart Strategy:  A Strategy for Promoting Questioning and Critical Thinking.

46. K-W-H-L Chart Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Thinking Before, During, and After Reading.

47. Literature Report Card Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Inferences.

48. Presenting an Argument Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Thinking.

49. Think-Pair-Share Strategy:  A Strategy for Developing Critical Thinking.

 

A Handbook for Literacy Instructional and Assessment Strategies, K-8 provides a flexible, step-by-step approach to research-based assessment instruction.

This easy-to-use handbook includes the most powerful instructional strategies organized around critical areas of literacy development, providing an invaluable resource for both pre-service and busy K–8 classroom teachers.

Addressing the significance of monitoring students’ literacy development and providing documentation for reporting the results of their performances in an evidence-based education context, this handbook gives a prominent role to classroom assessment tools within each strategy. In addition to the step-by-step format, each instructional strategy is aligned to an assessment tool that facilitates the teachers’ assessing and documenting students’ progress using classroom performances that are part of the literacy program.

Reviewers find this book highly practical. . .

“It’s refreshing to see a text that deals with strategies/lessons that are the real essence of literacy and being able to read.”
—Bruce Gutknecht, University of North Florida

“A great resource for K–8 teachers and an excellent text for higher ed reading/language arts professors to use in classes. [Offers] an excellent organizational format for each strategy — user friendly: A Framework for Instruction; Learner Outcomes; Instructional Procedure; Application; Assessment Procedure; Professional Resources; & References — the Table of Contents for each Section is also very helpful.”
—Jean Blomenkamp, Wayne State College

“It would be a wonderful companion piece to be used. . .as a refresher in the field of reading strategies.”
—Sara Rung-Pulte, Northern Kentucky University

The authors:
Patricia A. Antonacci is a professor in the literacy education program at Iona College as well as chair of the Education Department. Her interest in literacy instruction and assessment accompanied her as a classroom teacher in the elementary school and as a reading specialist. Currently, she teaches at the college level where she prepares teachers for working in the classroom to develop young readers and writers.

Catherine M. O’Callaghan is a literacy specialist with teaching experience across the grades. Dr. O’Callaghan began her career as an early childhood teacher and has now taught for over a decade in teacher education. Her research interests include teacher beliefs, critical literacy, and early interventions in literacy.

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