The Teacher S Guide To The Four Blocks

"THE TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE FOUR-BLOCKS LITERACY MODEL IS THE ALL-NEW, GRADE-SPECIFIC GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE FOUR-BLOCKS FRAMEWORK. THE BOOK FOCUSES ON THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A BALANCED LITERACY FRAMEWORK, STEPS FOR CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND A VARIETY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES."--Page 4 of cover.

The "Four Blocks" represent four different approaches to teaching children to read -- guided reading, self-selected reading, writing, and working with words. It incorporates elements of both whole language instruction and phonics. The teachers who use the "Four Blocks" method acknowledge that children do not all learn to read in the same way.

This helpful classroom resource provides the balanced literacy framework of Four-Blocks(R) for students in the upper grades. It includes ideas and suggestions for scheduling, materials for each block, classroom layout, professional development, and much more. Instruction is tailored to the needs of all learners, including those who may have been left behind by other methods, and it fully supports the Four-Blocks(R) Literacy Model.

"THE TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE FOUR-BLOCKS LITERACY MODEL IS THE ALL-NEW, GRADE-SPECIFIC GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE FOUR-BLOCKS FRAMEWORK. THE BOOK FOCUSES ON THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A BALANCED LITERACY FRAMEWORK, STEPS FOR CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND A VARIETY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES."--Page 4 of cover.

"THE TEACHER'S GUIDE TO THE FOUR-BLOCKS LITERACY MODEL IS THE ALL-NEW, GRADE-SPECIFIC GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING THE FOUR-BLOCKS FRAMEWORK. THE BOOK FOCUSES ON THE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A BALANCED LITERACY FRAMEWORK, STEPS FOR CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND A VARIETY OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES."--Page 4 of cover.

This resource explains how teachers can help all children become better readers and writers. It provides a summary of each of the Four Blocks, steps for implementation in the classroom, and a variety of student activities.

This practical book focuses on three distinct types of struggling readers that teachers will instantly recognize from their own classrooms--the Catch-On Reader, the Catch-Up Reader, and the Stalled Reader. Detailed case studies bring to life the specific problems these students are likely to face and illustrate research-based instructional strategies that can help get learning back on track. The book also illuminates the causes and consequences of literacy difficulties, giving K-6 teachers a better understanding of how to meet the needs of each child. A comprehensive appendix provides dozens of informal assessment devices, ready to photocopy and use. Other user-friendly features include annotated bibliographies of key research, descriptions of commercial materials and curricula designed for each type of learner, and information on technology resources. Photocopy Rights: The Publisher grants individual book purchasers nonassignable permission to reproduce selected materials in this book for professional use. For details and limitations, see copyright page. Key Features: * Struggling readers are a major focus of current teaching and legislation. * Extended case studies provide realistic instructional examples. * Research base evident throughout. * Covers the causes and consequences of reading difficulties as well as how to help.

Stimulate kindergarten students desire to learn to read and write through multilevel activities! Also help increase their phonemic awareness and knowledge of letters and sounds, print or language concepts, and interesting words with this Four-Blocks(R) Literacy Model support classroom resource.