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Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach Paperback – 5 April 2013

by Gail E. Tompkins (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 197 ratings
Edition: 6th
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Literacy for the 21st Century: A Balanced Approach is a thoroughly applied text written to ensure that readers understand the current theories behind and the critical components of instruction for teaching reading and writing as complementary in the development of literacy. Readers are treated to a philosophical approach that not only balances the why, what, and how of teaching literacy but also offers practical pedagogy—teaching strategies and instructional procedures—that foster thoughtful teacher preparation and ensures alignment to the literacy goals teachers are responsible to teach. New text features model practices that support diverse populations, instruction driven by sound classroom assessment, and new literacy strategies that will help teachers transform literacy learning with digital devices. Integrating the best of what we know about teaching reading and writing, the Sixth Edition of this popular introductory text provides the balance teachers need to be successful in the classroom. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video.

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  1. ISBN-10
    013283779X
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0132837798
  3. Edition
    6th
  4. Publisher
    Pearson
  5. Publication date
    5 April 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    20.07 x 2.54 x 25.15 cm
  8. Print length
    544 pages
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"Our university has been using Literacy for the 21st Century since 2001. Students purchase this text during their sophomore year. When they return to our university after graduation to earn a master’s degree and reading specialist certification, most still have their copies of Literacy for the 21st Century and they report that they use it often in their classroom teaching." - Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., Holy Family University

"...an excellent resource to use for reviewing language arts content as well as introducing pedagogy. It is easily accessible to students and contains current, relevant information that is well supported by theory and research in the field." - Angela Madden, Eastern Kentucky University

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson; 6th edition (5 April 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 544 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 013283779X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0132837798
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.07 x 2.54 x 25.15 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 197 ratings

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readermom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
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Book was needed for class and I got it for a much better price than new. The book ended being one that I have referred back to often as I finished school and as a teacher. Worth it.
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Tanya Holley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very resourceful
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I like this product and it is used for my class in college.
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Ladybug
4.0 out of 5 stars but the way this book was organized and the author's writing style made it less then fun for me to read
Reviewed in the United States on 6 May 2015
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This was a required text for a class I just finished this semester. I found it a little hard to read. Reading well and fast is one of my strengths, but the way this book was organized and the author's writing style made it less then fun for me to read. It did, however, have a lot of good tips for teaching reading - all the way from teaching pre-kindergarteners who don't have a clue about reading to teaching advanced readers who need to expand vocabulary and increase reading speed. I think anyone who teaches reading in grades pre-K thru 12 would find some helpful information in this book. I usually resell my textbooks because I'm a poor student who can barely afford tuition, but I'm thinking about keeping this one as a reference when I have my own classroom.
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Kirsten
5.0 out of 5 stars Literacy in Teacher Preparation Programs
Reviewed in the United States on 28 May 2014
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I chose this rating because the book arrived in great condition. What I like about the book is that it has many inside classroom stories that relate the material in the book to actual teaching techniques. It is colorful and not very difficult to read given enough time.
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DairyQueenMom
3.0 out of 5 stars Required text, but not particularly helpful
Reviewed in the United States on 23 June 2015
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This book is required in a course I am taking; however, it has to been the most helpful. I found the book interesting, but lacking in many terms and topics that one would expect to find in it. For the course it serves its purpose, but still requires a fair amount of outside research. I do enjoy the charts and the scenarios. If you are just looking for a book to help you improve your literacy instruction this isn't it.
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