Your Core Reading Program & Children's Literature: Grades K 3: Effective Strategies for Using the Best of Both

By Suzette Youngs and Diane M. Barone

A practical, accessible guide, that shows teachers how to integrate rich literature-based instruction and a core reading program. Draws on a variety of sample themes and lessons from core programs. Provides multiple ways to extend the core reading experience that allows teachers to choose what best meets the needs of their students. Examples from three levels in elementary school provide models that match a teacher's grade level and support differentiated instruction. Models of literature-based curricula that consider visual literacy and connections to content are provided.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545047072
• ISBN13: 9780545047074
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Theory an
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3