Beyond Leveled Books 2nd Edition: Supporting Early and Transitional Readers in Grades K-5

ISBN-13: 9781571107145 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 272 str.

Karen Szymusiak

Opis

In the first edition of Beyond Leveled Books , Franki Sibberson and Karen Szymusiak offered a much-needed perspective on moving transitional readers from the basic supports of leveling to independent book selection. Seven years later, drawing on their continued research and expanding roles as authors and literacy consultants, Franki and Karen, along with colleague Lisa Koch, present a new updated and expanded edition of this "useful and eye-opening book." [Education Reviews, 2001] In Beyond Leveled Books, Second Edition the authors provide even more resources to help teachers understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The key topic of series books has been revised and enlarged, with charts outlining new series with the challenges they pose and supports readers need. New lessons have been added, and most chapters now include a related article from a literacy expert. Some of the contributors include Kathy Collins, Larry Swartz, and Mary Lee Hahn. The book also features an entirely new section covering grades K-1, that explores the uses and limitations of leveled texts in primary reading instruction. Among the highlights of this new section are ideas for how to organize your classroom library and a list of great books to use alongside leveled text in supporting new readers. Packed with examples of classroom instruction, sample mini-lessons, strategies for small-group instruction, assessment techniques, and student work, this new edition expands what was once a great little book that filled a gap for teachers in intermediate grades into an essential resource for independent reading instruction from grades K-5.

Spis treści

Introduction; Chapter One: Challenging Leveled-Book Mania; Chapter Two: Expanding Our Definition of Just-Right Books in Our K–1 Classrooms; Chapter Three: Understanding Transitional Readers; Chapter Four: When Levels and Learning Clash: Moving from Levels to Supports in Designing Instruction; Chapter Five: Taking a Close Look at Series Books; Chapter Six: Using Picture Books, Nonfiction, and Graphic Novels with Transitional Readers; Chapter Seven: Organizing for Thoughtful Instruction; Chapter Eight: Grouping for Instruction; Chapter Nine: Building a Reading Community; Chapter Ten: Taking the Conversation Home; Epilogue

O autorze

Franki Sibberson currently teaches third graders in Dublin, Ohio She has worked in elementary schools for over 25 years as a classroom teacher, a Reading Support Teacher, a curriculum support teacher and a school librarian. Franki is the co-author with Karen Szymusiak of many books and videos on teaching reading in the intermediate grades. Franki’s books include Digital Reading: What’s Essential in Grades 3-8 (NCTE), Beyond Leveled Books, Second Edition (Stenhouse), Still Learning to Read, Second Edition (Stenhouse), Day-to-Day Assessment in the Reading Workshop (Scholastic) and The Joy of Planning (Choice Literacy).

Karen Szymusiak has a lifetime of experiences in education and understands the power of teacher collaboration and the collective wisdom that supports strong beliefs about learning and teaching. She has co-authored several books and videos with Franki Sibberson. Her publications include Beyond Leveled Books (Stenhouse), Still Learning to Read (Stenhouse), Bringing Reading to Life (Stenhouse) and Day-to-Day Assessment in the Reading Workshop(Scholastic). Karen also blogs at Talkworthy. She has shared her knowledge and expertise at state and national conferences.

Lisa Koch has been teaching in Ohio since 1990.  She has worked with parents, teachers and literacy coaches helping them to choose meaningful and entertaining books for their classroom libraries.  Lisa has also worked with new moms teaching the importance of early literacy. She has presented at many conferences and workshops in regards to reading and using picture books with students of all ages.  She is currently teaching journalism in Morrow, Ohio.