Effective Read-Alouds for Early Literacy: A Teacher's Guide for PreK-1

by Katherine A. Beauchat, Katrin L. Blamey, Zoi A. Philippakos

Sharing high-quality storybooks and nonfiction books not only is enjoyable for young children and teachers--it is also a powerful way to build crucial literacy skills. This engaging guide provides effective strategies for selecting books and using read-alouds to develop children's oral language, vocabulary, concepts of print, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness, and comprehension. Illustrated with rich examples from diverse classrooms, the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1462503969
• ISBN13: 9781462503964
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Guilford Publications
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.4"