Striking a Balance - 9781138336773

Taylor & Francis

Striking a BalanceA Comprehensive Approach to Early Literacy\nAuthor(s): Nancy L. Cecil, Albert Lozano, Mae Chaplin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138336773, 978-1138336773\nSynopsis\nNow in its sixth edition, Striking a Balance clearly illustrates how to create a comprehensive early literacy program that places direct skills instruction within the context of rich and varied reading and writing experiences.\n\nText discussions, dynamic activities, and valuable appendices provide a variety of effective instructional resources, selected based on research and teacher testimonials. The sixth edition incorporates recent updates to national and state standards, as well as expanded sections on working with English language learners and students with special needs, while maintaining the books essential features: classroom vignettes, discussion questions, field-based activities, a student website, and study guide. \n\nA.