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Language Arts : Process, Product, and Assessment

by: Farris, Pamela J.

Language Arts : Process, Product, and Assessment

by: Farris, Pamela J.

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9781577663638
ISBN 10:
1577663632
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/30/2004
Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
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Preface

1 Teaching the Language Arts

(38)

Peering into the Classroom: The Beginning Teacher

(4)

Peering into the Classroom: Team Teaching

(3)

The Development of the Language Arts

(1)

Historical Overview of the Teaching of the Language Arts

(4)

The Language Arts

(11)

Speaking

(1)

Writing

(1)

Listening

(1)

Reading

(3)

Viewing

(1)

Visually Representing

(1)

Examples of Using Language Arts

(4)

Characteristics of Competent Language Users

(1)

Interdisciplinary Instruction

(1)

Student Assessment

(7)

Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)

(2)

Summary

(1)

Questions

(1)

Reflective Teaching

(1)

Activities

(1)

Further Reading

(1)

References

(1)

Children's Literature

(1)

Web Sites

(3)

2 Children and Teachers in the Classroom

(30)

Peering into the Classroom: A Fourth-Grade Class

(3)

Children and Their Teachers

(2)

Children and Their World

(2)

Effective Teaching

(10)

Guiding Principles

(2)

Daily Structure and Flexibility

(6)

Creating an Enticing Classroom Environment

(2)

Diversity in the Classroom

(8)

Multicultural Considerations

(1)

Meeting the Learning Needs of Every Student

(2)

English Language Learners

(2)

Summary

(1)

Questions

(1)

Reflective Teaching

(1)

Activities

(1)

Further Reading

(1)

References

(1)

Children's Literature

(2)

3 Strategies for Processing Language

(48)

Peering into the Classroom: A Fifth-Grade Class Project

(3)

Thinking and Language

(7)

Egocentric and Socialized Behavior

(3)

Social Context for Learning

(2)

Information Processing

(2)

The Nature of Intelligence: Multiple Intelligences

(4)

Stimulating Motivation in the Classroom

(7)

Viewing

(1)

Picture Walks

(1)

Reenactment

(1)

Videos and DVDs

(1)

Concept Muraling

(3)

Visually Representing

(1)

Teaching Models for Language Arts Instruction

(13)

Graphic Organizers

(2)

Nondirective Teaching (Constructivism)

(4)

Think Alouds

(2)

Cooperative Learning

101

(3)

Questioning Strategies

104

(5)

Developing Higher-Level Thinking Skills

106

(3)

Culturally Diverse and Special Needs Students

109

(1)

Summary

110

(1)

Questions

111

(1)

Reflective Teaching

111

(1)

Activities

111

(1)

Further Reading

111

(1)

References

112

(2)

Children's Literature

114

(3)

4 Children's Literature: Opening Windows to New Worlds

117

(72)

Peering into the Classroom: A Diverse Classroom

118

(3)

Important Literary Elements

121

(8)

Characterization

121

(1)

Plot

122

(2)

Setting

124

(1)

Theme

125

(1)

Style

126

(1)

Illustrations

126

(3)

Picture Books

129

(2)

Suggested Books for Emergent and Beginning Readers

130

(1)

Genre

131

(11)

Traditional Literature

131

(1)

Modern Fantasy

132

(1)

Contemporary Realistic Fiction

132

(2)

Historical Fiction

134

(1)

Biography and Autobiography

134

(1)

Informational Books

135

(3)

Poetry

138

(4)

Multicultural Literature

142

(7)

Criteria for Selecting Multicultural Literature

143

(1)

A Listing of Multicultural Literature

143

(6)

Thematic Units

149

(16)

American Colonial Period Books

150

(2)

Integrating the Curriculum

152

(13)

Literature Circles

165

(10)

Literature Circles with Beginning Readers: Initiating Grand Conversations

166

(1)

Beginning Bilingual Readers and Grand Conversations

167

(1)

Intermediate and Middle School Readers and Grand Conversations

168

(1)

Organizing Literature Circles

168

(6)

Suggestions for Initiating Literature Circles

174

(1)

Literature Response Journals

175

(2)

Book Talks

177

(1)

Summary

178

(1)

Questions

179

(1)

Reflective Teaching

179

(1)

Activities

179

(1)

Further Reading

180

(1)

References

180

(1)

Children's Literature

181

(5)

Web Sites

186

(3)

5 Oral Language: Developing the Base of Expression

189

(36)

Peering into the Classroom: Teaching Diverse Learners

189

(4)

The Development of English

193

(6)

Aspects of Language

197

(1)

Phonology

197

(1)

Morphology

198

(1)

Syntax

198

(1)

Semantics

198

(1)

Children's Language Acquisition and Development

199

(5)

Babbling

200

(1)

Semantic Development

200

(1)

Holophrastic and Telegraphic Speech

201

(1)

Overgeneralization

202

(1)

The Functions of Language

203

(1)

Language in the Classroom

204

(2)

Dialects

206

(2)

Black English or Ebonics

207

(1)

Multicultural Considerations

208

(10)

Spanish-Influenced English

210

(6)

Asian-Influenced English

216

(1)

Native American Languages

217

(1)

Codeswitching

218

(1)

Evaluating Language Development

218

(1)

Summary

219

(1)

Questions

220

(1)

Reflective Teaching

220

(1)

Activities

220

(1)

Further Reading

220

(1)

References

221

(2)

Children's Literature

223

(2)

6 Speaking: The Oral Expression of Thoughts

225

(40)

Peering into the Classroom: Re-creating a Favorite Story through Drama

225

(2)

The Importance of Oral Language

227

(2)

Language Settings

229

(3)

Conversational Skills

231

(1)

Intonation

232

(1)

Oral Interpretation of Poetry and Prose

233

(14)

Language Play, Fluency, and Children's Literature

234

(1)

Choral Speaking and Reading

234

(3)

Reader's Theater

237

(2)

Storytelling

239

(8)

Discussions as Small Group Activities

247

(2)

Brainstorming

247

(1)

Panel Discussions and Debates

248

(1)

Drama as Creative Play

249

(8)

Drama as a Process

249

(2)

Language Expansion and Extension in Drama

251

(1)

Types of Drama

251

(6)

Media, Technology, and Creative Dramatics

257

(1)

Special Needs and English Language Learners

258

(1)

Summary

259

(1)

Questions

259

(1)

Reflective Teaching

260

(1)

Activities

260

(1)

Further Reading

260

(1)

References

261

(1)

Children's Literature

262

(3)

7 Listening: A Receptive Skill

265

(32)

Peering into the Classroom: Listening to Stories of Ourselves

265

(3)

Factors in Effective Listening

268

(3)

The Teacher as Listener

270

(1)

Levels of Listening

271

(11)

Marginal Listening

271

(1)

Appreciative Listening

272

(2)

Attentive Listening

274

(4)

Critical Listening

278

(4)

Guidelines for Developing Listening Strategies

282

(1)

Instructional Approaches

283

(4)

Organizing for Listening

286

(1)

Special Needs Students and Listening

286

(1)

English Language Learners (ELLS) and Listening

287

(1)

Directed Listening Strategies

287

(5)

Directed Listening Activity

288

(2)

Directed Listening-Thinking Activity

290

(2)

Summary

292

(1)

Questions

292

(1)

Reflective Teaching

293

(1)

Activities

293

(1)

Further Reading

293

(1)

References

294

(1)

Children's Literature

295

(2)

8 Writing: A Multidimensional Process

297

(54)

Peering into the Classroom: Writer's Workshop

297

(3)

Initial Attempts at Writing

300

(2)

The Writing Process

302

(4)

Prewriting

302

(1)

Writing

303

(1)

Rewriting

303

(1)

Publishing

304

(2)

Writer's Workshop

306

(1)

Mini Lessons

306

(1)

Writing Consideration

307

(5)

Audience

307

(2)

Voice

309

(3)

The Development of Children's Writing

312

(19)

Kindergarten

312

(2)

First Grade

314

(5)

Second Grade

319

(3)

Third Grade

322

(3)

Fourth Grade

325

(3)

Fifth and Sixth Grades

328

(2)

Seventh and Eighth Grades

330

(1)

The Teacher's Role in the Writing Process

331

(6)

The Teacher as a Writing Model

331

(3)

Shared Writing

334

(2)

Interactive Writing

336

(1)

Guided Writing

336

(1)

Independent Writing

336

(1)

Conferencing with Students

337

(5)

"Honeybee" Conferences

337

(1)

Structured Conferences

337

(3)

Group Conferences

340

(2)

Special Needs Learners

342

(1)

English Language Learners

343

(1)

Summary

344

(1)

Questions

345

(1)

Reflective Teaching

345

(1)

Activities

345

(1)

Further Reading

345

(1)

References

346

(2)

Children's Literature

348

(3)

9 Writing: Narrative, Poetry, Expository, and Persuasive

351

(58)

Peering into the Classroom: Journal Writing

351

(3)

Writing Strategies and Skills

354

(4)

Ideas

354

(1)

Organization

355

(1)

Words

356

(1)

Connections

357

(1)

Conventions

358

(1)

Narrative Writing

358

(10)

Dialogues

361

(1)

Journals

362

(2)

Letters and E-Mails

364

(4)

Poetry

368

(7)

Elements of Poetry

371

(1)

Types of Poetry

372

(3)

Informational/Expository Writing

375

(13)

Academic Learning Logs

377

(5)

Autobiographies

382

(1)

Biographies

383

(2)

Gathering Information: Note Taking

385

(3)

Persuasive Writing

388

(1)

Technology and Writing

389

(2)

Evaluating Student Writing

391

(11)

Portfolios

392

(2)

Responding to Children's Writing

394

(1)

Anecdotal Records and Checklists

395

(3)

Holistic Evaluation

398

(4)

Summary

402

(1)

Questions

403

(1)

Reflective Teaching

403

(1)

Activities

403

(1)

Further Reading

404

(1)

References

404

(1)

Children's Literature

405

(4)

10 Grammar

409

(22)

Peering into the Classroom: Teaching Grammar to First and Second Graders

409

(3)

Standard and Non-Standard English

412

(1)

Systems of Grammar

412

(3)

Traditional Grammar

413

(1)

Structural Grammar

413

(1)

Transformational Generative Grammar

414

(1)

Grammar Instruction

415

(8)

Teaching Punctuation

417

(3)

Teaching Grammar

420

(3)

Grammar for English Language Learners (ELLs)

423

(1)

The Revision Process

424

(2)

Proofreading

424

(1)

Editing

425

(1)

Summary

426

(1)

Questions

427

(1)

Reflective Teaching

427

(1)

Activities

427

(1)

Further Reading

428

(1)

References

428

(1)

Children's Literature

429

(2)

11 Spelling, Word Study, and Handwriting

431

(52)

Peering into the Classroom: Spelling Demons or Spelling Patterns?

431

(4)

English Spelling

435

(1)

Stages of Spelling Development

436

(7)

A Simple Spelling Test for Kindergartners and First Graders

441

(1)

High-Frequency Words

442

(1)

Spelling and Word Study Instruction

443

(3)

Spelling Research

446

(2)

Spelling Activities

448

(4)

Making Words

448

(2)

Word Walls

450

(1)

Word Study Activities

451

(1)

Spelling Study Methods

452

(1)

Spelling Errors

452

(2)

Assisting Children with Spelling

454

(4)

Suggestions for Parents to Help Their Children Grow as Spellers

455

(1)

Spelling Development of English Language Learners (ELLS)

456

(1)

Spelling Development of Special Needs Learners

457

(1)

Spelling Generalizations

458

(2)

Dictionary Skills

460

(1)

Handwriting

461

(15)

Children's Handwriting Development

462

(2)

Instruction in Handwriting

464

(3)

Manuscript Handwriting

467

(2)

Cursive Handwriting

469

(2)

Legibility

471

(1)

Left-Handed Children

472

(2)

Special Problems

474

(1)

Evaluating Handwriting

475

(1)

Summary

476

(1)

Questions

476

(1)

Reflective Teaching

477

(1)

Activities

477

(1)

Further Reading

477

(1)

References

478

(2)

Children's Literature

480

(3)

12 Reading: Interaction Between Text and Reader

483

(66)

Peering into the Classroom: Creating a Reading Environment

484

(3)

Teachers as Professionals

487

(1)

Approaches to the Teaching of Reading

488

(10)

Reading in a Balanced Literacy Program

489

(4)

Four Blocks Reading Program

493

(1)

Reader's Workshop

494

(1)

Transactional View of Reading

495

(2)

Basal Reading Program

497

(1)

Instructional Practices for Emergent and Beginning Readers

498

(10)

Emergent Reading

498

(3)

Instruction for Children as They Begin to Read

501

(3)

Phonics Instruction

504

(4)

Comprehension

508

(4)

Repeated Exposure to Different Genres

509

(1)

Visual Structures to Support Comprehension

509

(1)

Making Predictions

510

(1)

Sequencing

511

(1)

Comparing and Contrasting

511

(1)

Locating Details

512

(1)

Cause and Effect

512

(1)

Problem and Solution

512

(1)

Instructional Strategies for Primary, Intermediate, and Middle School Readers

512

(5)

Questioning

513

(1)

Question-Answer Relationship (QAR)

514

(1)

Book Clubs

515

(1)

Directed Reading Activity

516

(1)

Directed Reading-Thinking Activity

516

(1)

Content Area and Expository Reading

517

(8)

Study Skills

520

(3)

Reciprocal Teaching

523

(2)

Vocabulary Acquisition

525

(3)

The Importance of Vocabulary Development

526

(1)

Vocabulary Instruction Techniques

527

(1)

Instructional Approaches for Struggling Readers

528

(6)

High-Risk Students

528

(1)

English Language Learners (ELLs)

529

(3)

Struggling Readers and Special Needs Students

532

(2)

Reading Assessment

534

(7)

Formal Evaluation Measures

536

(2)

Informal Evaluation Measures

538

(1)

Anecdotal Records

538

(1)

Reading Portfolios

539

(1)

Diagnostic-Reflective Portfolios

540

(1)

Summary

541

(1)

Questions

541

(1)

Reflective Teaching

541

(1)

Activities

541

(1)

For Further Reading

542

(1)

References

542

(5)

Children's Literature Books

547

(2)

13 Extending the Language Arts Curriculum

549

(24)

Peering into the Classroom: After the Kids Go Home

549

(2)

Family Literacy

551

(7)

Classroom Volunteers

558

(4)

The Classroom and Beyond

562

(5)

The Language Arts and the Internet

567

(2)

Search Engines

567

(1)

Web Sites

567

(2)

Summary

569

(1)

Questions

570

(1)

Reflective Teaching

570

(1)

Activities

570

(1)

For Further Reading

570

(1)

References

571

(1)

Children's Literature Books

572

(1)

Appendix: Additional Resources and Award-Winning Children's Literature

573

(12)

Name/Title Index

585

(14)

Subject Index

599

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