On Their Way: Celebrating Second Graders as They Read and Write
Reading and writing in second grade classrooms have undergone a dramatic change in the past ten years. Teachers are trying to increase their repertoire beyond basals and story starters; replacing them with meaningful, authentic, and developmentally appropriate tasks is an exciting daily challenge. On Their Way captures and explores the spirit of the new second grade. The authors view second grade as a dynamic year full of change. As teachers hand the responsibility of choice and participation to their students, something almost magical develops. This book brings the reader into this world by providing specific details of activities, projects, and materials that attract and engage the second grader and transform the classroom into a more meaningful place for the learner. On Their Way includes discussions on: reading and writing from the developmental point of view organizing and setting up the classroom putting rituals in place that help the classroom run smoothly the importance of talking and listening to the thinking and learning of young children ways to involve students in their evaluation through reference charts and portfolios developmental characteristics of seven- and eight-year olds samples of classroom charts student writing samples.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0435088300
ISBN13:9780435088309
Release Date:November 1994
Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books
Length:190 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 7.4" x 8.6"
Age Range:6 to 8 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 3
Customer Reviews
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A Must Read If You Teach Second Grade!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Whether a new teacher to second grade or a seasoned teacher changing grade levels, this book is definitely for you. The authors, second grade teachers themselves, have pulled together some great ideas and some wonderful guidelines for teaching reading and writing in a second grade classroom. They begin by reviewing what typical seven and eight year olds are capable of doing and where they are mentally and developmentally. They then set out to show you how to set up your classroom, from day one, to create a safe and supportive classroom in which reading and writing are nutrtured and cultivated. They show you how to set up a readers' and writers' workshop within your classroom, giving you insightful ideas and activities to use right away. I have tried and used many of their activities and suggestions with my own second graders and my students loved them. If you could have only one book to help you with your reading and writing program in second grade, this would be the one you'd want!
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