Teaching Literacy: Engaging the Imagination of New Readers and Writers
"A fascinating piece of writing, presenting ideas that are fresh and exciting." (Katherine (Taddie) Kelly, Literacy Coach and Reading Interventionist 2005-10-15)"Focuses on enhancing students' metalinguistic awareness and not just their intuitive use of words, fostering the development of higher mental functions." (Elena Bodrova, Senior Researcher, McREL 2005-11-01)"A fun, revealing guide acknowledging that an atmosphere of fun, familiar ideas and experiences promote effective instruction. Offers a new approach designed to present classroom teachers with intriguing, different activities. Chapters offer challenges for student and teacher alike and encourage lessons which are refreshingly different." (The Midwest Book Review, August 2006 2006-09-12)