It is never too early to start comprehension instruction. In fact, reading begins with meaning making. Andie Cunningham and Ruth Shagoury designed a reading program for five- and six-year-olds based on this premise. Most of the students in Andie's Portland, Oregon, kindergarten class have little or no alphabet knowledge when they enter the classroom in the fall. English is a second—or third—language for many of the children in this low-income neighborhood. Through research-based principles, carefully structured routines, and innovative activities, even the youngest learners can develop comprehension skills from their first days in school.
[url=http://][/url]Zak's WordGames Dictionary Designed to accompany 'Zak's Earth Adventures' on CD-ROM, this dictionary uses adventure themes to present language in context. Activities are presented on each double-page spread and 2000 carefully selected words are featured. Meanings are presented in contexts chosen by children.
Get set go! is based around a variety of texts and activities, including entertaining stories, songs and games, which are all carefully matched to the interests of children
Get set go! is based around a variety of texts and activities, including entertaining stories, songs and games, which are all carefully matched to the interests of children
The most successful new non-majors biology textbook in a decade returns in a vigorously updated new edition—with every chapter of the book carefully revised by Jay Phelan, based on the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students.
