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Tables of Contents for Reading for Success in Elementary Schools
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Section I: Foundations for Reading Literacy

1 An Introduction to Reading

Overview*

Main Ideas*

The Reading Process

Perspectives of Reading

Definitions of Reading

Perspectives and Definitions: Our Reaction

Reflection Activity

Your Reading Perspective and Definition

Summary*

Closing Activities*

References*

2 The Facilitative Classroom Teacher

The Facilitative Teacher

Understanding and Using Student's Backgrounds, Experiences, and Prior Knowledge

Adapting Instruction to the Student and Learning Environment

Considering Facilitative Reading Instruction

Effective-Teaching Research

A Recapitulation

3 Reading and the Young Child

Importance of Early Experiences

Social and Cognitive Development

Enhancing Literacy Development

A Summary of the Emergent Literacy Research

Section II: Developing Literacy Skills and Strategies

4 Word Identification and Vocabulary Development

The Vocabulary and Word-Identification Process

Factors Affecting Vocabulary and Word-Identification Development

Guidelines for Effective Vocabulary Instruction

Strategies for Developing and Expanding Vocabulary

Independent Word-Identification Strategies

Computer Hardware and Software Considerations

5 Comprehension

The Comprehension Process

Factors That Affect Comprehension

Different Perspectives of Comprehension

Traditional Reading-Comprehension Concepts

Contemporary Reading-Comprehension Concepts

Implications for Classroom Teachers

Comprehension Strategies

Computer Hardware Considerations

6 Strategies for Studying and Learning from Text

Learning How to Learn

Studying and Learning Considerations

Teaching Techniques

Identifying Study-Learning Skills

Specific Strategies for Studying and Learning from Text

Computer Technology and Word Processor Applications

7 Developing Proficiency in Content Reading

Reading in the Content Areas

Content Area Reading Considerations

A Content-Reading Approach

The Directed Content-Reading Approach (DCRA)

Activities to Promote Active and Independent Learners

Computer Hardware and Software Considerations

8 Reading and Writing

Reading and Writing Relationship

Creating an Environment for Writing

Early Writing Development

Implementing an Instructional Model for Reading and Writing in the Classroom

Teaching Strategies, Processes, and Ideas to Enhance Reading and Writing Development

Computer Hardware Considerations

Section III: Meeting the Diverse Interests and Needs of All Learners

9 Developing Personal Reading: Meeting Diverse Interests and Motivations

Personal Reading: A Definition

Enhancing Reading Opportunities

Personal Feelings and Beliefs

Pursuit of Individual Current Interests

Pursuit of Student's New and Developing Interests

Reading for Recreational Purposes

Reading for Academically-Oriented Purposes

Reading for Practical Purposes

Reading for Pleasure

Culture, Family, and Community Connections

Professional References and Resources for Locating Children's Literature

Children's Literature Suggestions and Examples

10 Literacy in an Inclusive Setting

Students "at Risk" or "at Promise"

Cultural Diversity

Multicultural Education and Literacy Learning

Bilingual and ESL Programs

Students with Special Learning Needs and Challenges

Instructional Ideas, Procedures, and Strategies

Computer Hardware and Software Considerations

Section IV: Assessment and Organizing for Instruction

11 Assessment in the Elementary Classroom

The Assessment Component

Purposes of Assessment

Types of Assessment

Authentic Assessment

Informal Assessment Procedures

Formal-Assessment Procedures

Other Assessment Procedures

12 Approaches for Instruction

Selecting the Most Appropriate Reading Approach

The Facilitative Teacher Perspective

The Language-Experience Approach

The Individualized-Reading Approach

The Literature-Based Approach

The Basal Reader Approach

The Eclectic Approach

Instructional Delivery Systems

13 Organizing and Managing Classroom Instruction

Organizing the Elementary Classroom

Managing Instruction

Organizing, Managing, and Evaluating the Technology Component

Organizing for Parental and Family Participation

Continued Professional Development

Closing Activities

Appendices:

A. The Flippo Interest Inventory

B. Professional Organizations and Journals

Index