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Language Arts

by Mildred R. Donoghue

Book Details

Publisher:SAGE Publications
Published:2008-08-05
Pages:481
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

Provides a clear and succinct introduction to teaching the language arts to elementary students Key Features Focuses on integrating the six language arts—reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing—with other subject areas Provides guidance on differentiating instruction to bring out the best in the rapidly growing number of students with special needs and English language learners in the regular classroom Includes a detailed lesson plan in each chapter along with i

Our Review

This resource offers a comprehensive and practical guide for teaching the six core language arts—reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing—to elementary students. It stands out by consistently demonstrating how to weave these skills together and integrate them across the entire curriculum, moving beyond isolated instruction. The book provides clear, actionable strategies for classroom implementation, ensuring educators can immediately apply the concepts.

What truly distinguishes this guide is its dedicated focus on differentiation, offering concrete methods to support the growing population of students with special needs and English language learners within the mainstream classroom. Each chapter reinforces its practical approach with a detailed lesson plan, translating theory into ready-to-use classroom activities. For any educator seeking a structured, inclusive, and immediately applicable framework for language arts instruction, this book delivers substantial value and a clear path to effective teaching.

Themes

Education

Subjects

Education