Reading, Writing, and Word Walls

Peggy is the master of details that make things work but also work better. In this creative and effective book, she shares the strategies she relies on to teach young students not only how to read and write but also to love to read and write. You`ll find close to 100 tips, ideas, and activities that you can implement immediately, including: the dos and don`ts for reading aloud; putting new twists on tedious tasks (like multiple readings of the same book); managing writing workshop with a classroom full of students; motivating kids to use the word wall every day and in every way; differentiating instruction so all readers and writers can experience success. And much more! Keep this excellent resource close at hand, refer to it often, and remember--learning to read goes hand-in-hand with learning to write.