xxvi, 485 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. + 1 computer disk (4 3/4 in.)
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Principles of the language arts workshop -- Focus lessons : shared reading and writing -- Guided reading and writing -- The power of peers : collaborative reading and writing -- Independent reading and writing with conferring -- Oral language -- Teaching spelling and word study in the language arts workshop -- Vocabulary development -- Fluency -- Comprehension -- Using assessments to guide instruction in the language arts workshop -- Appendix 1. Recommended books by grade level -- Appendix 2. Recommended books by genre -- Appendix 3. Literary devices -- Compendium of assessments.