Product Overview
The new edition of50 Literacy Strategies: Step by Stepby Gail E. Tompkins is a conveniently organized resource for all elementary and middle school teachers, providing research-based and classroom-tested strategies to develop literacy skills. Everything you need to know to implement each strategy effectively and quickly is included in a consistent, easy-to-understand format.Each of the strategies outlines:Instructional Focus: whether the strategy develops phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and/or writingGrade Level: whether the strategy is appropriate for k-2, 3-5 or 6-8Scaffolding English Learners: how the strategy is particularly appropriate, or how it can be adapted to better meet the needs of, English LearnersStep by Step: as always, clearly outlined steps to implement the strategyWhy and When to Use the Strategy: headings to determine why each strategy is appropriate and when its best to choose each strategyAuthentic Student Samples: to model the responses strategies will receive from studentsThe strategies are organized alphabetically and numbered for easy reference. Inside the cover is an index grouping strategies by concept, providing another helpful guide to finding the strategy needed.
