Language Arts Methods

Extraordinary Reviews for This Exciting New Text: "Ogle and Beers have focused on what teachers need to know and do to help children become more adept language users. [T]his is simply the best language arts textbook available today [and] I can't wait to use it with my students in the language arts methods course." -Linda B. Gambrell, Clemson University, president of International Reading Association 2007-08 "Donna and Jim do a masterful job of cutting a pathway through language theory, research, and practice to get to the core understandings teachers will need to support students in all facets of language learning-speaking, listening, writing, and reading." -P. David Pearson, Dean of the Graduate School of Education of Berkeley University Distinguished authors Donna Ogle and Jim Beers strongly believe that language is best learned when it is used well. With this goal in mind, they have crafted an ideal text for instructors seeking a focus on contemporary communication and visual literacy, using varied genre and electronic resources. Unlike any other book on the market,Engaging in the Language Artsoffers students a firsthand look at the language challenges teachers face in today's classrooms, how to identify these language possibilities, and how to make optimal use of these possibilities in their own classrooms.Described by reviewers as a "keeper," this text provides a guide for ensuring that language is alive in the classroom and that children explore varied ways to use language regularly. Ogle and Beers present a lively narrative, clear organization (KWL-style), exceptional pedagogy, and special features that bring the language arts to life. In addition to the strongest coverage of writing of any other text, the following content and chapters were lauded by reviewers as unique in the field: In-depth focus onvisual literacythroughout the text reinforces the contemporary communication coverage. This topic is presented using in-text examples and a highlighted feature strand. Chapter 2: Understanding Oral Language Development and Chapter 3: Developing Speaking and Listeningprovide a developmental approach to oral language that thoroughly explores both theory and teaching practice. Chapter 4: Supporting Diverse LearnersandExploring Diversityboxed features introduce the needs of today's students and ideas for instruction and assessment of students with special needs and students who are English Language learners. Chapter 9 on Spelling Developmentincludes connections to writing and literature to offer a context for teaching spelling. Chapter 15 on Incorporating Technologyinto the classroom includes web resources to support language arts. To order this book WITH MyEducationLab, use either ISBN: ISBN-13: 9780137147953 ISBN-10: 0137147953 To order this book WITHOUT MyEducationLab use either ISBN: ISBN-13: 9780205430932 ISBN-10: 0205430937Ogle, Donna is the author of 'Language Arts Methods ', published 2008 under ISBN 9780205430932 and ISBN 0205430937.