Catch a Falling Reader

Inbunden, Engelska, 2008

Av Constance R. Hebert, Connie R. Hebert

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"Hebert is a literacy luminary. In this book, she provides the inspiration, moral purpose, and practical strategies that will help teachers across the country develop a generation of lifelong readers, writers, and thinkers."—Gaeton F. Stella, SuperintendentWoodbridge School District, CTCatch EVERY falling reader by giving students the confidence and skills to soar!Well-known consultant and trainer Connie R. Hebert offers reader-friendly, research-based strategies that can open up academic and social opportunities for youngsters by catching reading and writing inadequacies before bad habits and low self-esteem develop. The second edition illustrates how to:Stimulate students′ interest in reading through innovative teaching techniquesPromote healthy reading habits through repetition and modelingBreak the cycle of poor reading habits by identifying common mistakes of young readersFoster well-adjusted, social individuals through increased fluency and positive reinforcement Catch a Falling Reader, Second Edition, inspires teachers and coaches as they strive to improve the confidence and performance of struggling readers in kindergarten and the primary grades.

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Utgivningsdatum2008-02-12
Mått152 x 228 x 14 mm
Vikt200 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor160
Upplaga2
FörlagSAGE Publications Inc
ISBN9781412956055

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Learn more about Connie Hebert′s PD offeringsDr. Connie R. Hebert is a nationally acclaimed teacher of teachers, published author, & motivational literacy speaker. She is dedicated to motivating, teaching, and inspiring educators about literacy, around the world. Experience in the field includes Reading Program Professor, Director of Reading, elementary school teacher in 7 school districts, Reading Recovery™ specialist, elementary music teacher, and national consultant. She is the author of Catch a Falling Reader, Catch a Falling Teacher, and her latest book, Catch a Falling Writer (Corwin Press). She is a senior national consultant for SDE (Staff Development for Educators) and served 3 years as a literacy consultant for Macmillan/McGraw-Hill′s Treasures program. Dr. Hebert is currently a reading program professor for NSU. She has presented keynote addresses and seminars for teachers in 47 states and at numerous IRA national, state, and European reading conferences. For more information about Dr. Hebert′s work, please visit: www.conniehebert.com.

ForewordAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorIntroductionPart I. Motivation Works Wonders1. Catch a Falling Reader by...Standing on a Chair and Clapping2. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using the Power of the Book Choice3. Catch a Falling Reader by...Adjusting Our Tone of Voice...Frequently4. Catch a Falling Reader by...Making Eye Contact at Teachable Moments5. Catch a Falling Reader by...Adjusting the Pace of Each Lesson6. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Different Forms of Feedback7. Catch a Falling Reader by...Setting a Purpose for Reading8. Catch a Falling Reader by...Stimulating and Motivating Children With Puppets9. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Physical Actions to Help Kids Remember10. Catch a Falling Reader by...Creating Bridges for KidsPart II. Instructional Strategies Produce Results11. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching From "Behind" the Child12. Catch a Falling Reader by...Utilizing Wordless Books to Increase Language Skills13. Catch a Falling Reader by...Modeling What Good Readers Do14. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using a Clipboard for Tricky Words15. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching Them How to Think as They Read16. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Magnetic Letters in a Variety of Ways17. Catch a Falling Reader by...Writing Words FAST18. Catch a Falling Reader by...Engaging Learners With an Overhead Projector19. Catch a Falling Reader by...Encouraging Repeated Readings20. Catch a Falling Reader by...Establishing and Supporting a Daily Block of Reading Time21. Catch a Falling Reader by...Teaching Kids How to Use a Listening Center22. Catch a Falling Reader by...Building Fluency in a Variety of Ways23. Catch a Falling Reader by...Using Focus Sheets and Graphic Organizers to Link Writing to Reading24. Catch a Falling Reader by...Providing Engaging Learning Center Activities25. Catch a Falling Reader by...Interacting With Kids as They Write26. Catch a Falling Reader by...Providing Daily Read-AloudsPart III. Reflection Promotes Action27. Catch a Falling Reader by...Seeking Balance Among "Best Practices"28. Catch a Falling Reader by...Knowing What Each Child Needs30. Catch a Falling Reader by...Observing What Good Readers Do31. Catch a Falling Reader by...Breaking the Six Habits of Falling Readers32. Catch a Falling Reader by...Creating an Assessment Table33. Catch a Falling Reader by...Becoming Proficient at Taking and Using Running Records34. Catch a Falling Reader by...Maintaining a Parent/Teacher Journal35. Catch a Falling Reader by...Conducting Monthly Writing Sprees36. Catch a Falling Reader by...Matching the Right Books to the Right Reader37. Catch a Falling Reader by...Identifying Support and Challenges Within Books38. Catch a Falling Reader by...Gradually Releasing Responsibility to the Learner39. Catch a Falling Reader by...Reflecting on the Way We Do Things40. Catch a Falling Reader by...Being an Energized Teacher41. Catch a Falling Reader by...Becoming a "Starfish Flinger"Recommended Bibliography, Web Sites, Texts, & VideosIndex