LibGuides: CT-7004: Week 7 Resources

Week 7 Resources

Gunning, T. G. (2020). Creating literacy instruction for all students (10th ed.). Pearson.

Review Chapter 1: The Nature of Literacy
Chapter 2: Teaching All Students. Chapters 1 and 2 provide background information on language and literacy achievement in the United States. You will also read about the diversity in today's classrooms and the challenges that students face.

To access the Redshelf book, click on the book link located in the Getting Started module or the Bookshelf link on the top navigation bar of the course.

Elevating instruction: Enhancing literacy practices for advanced readers in primary grades
Kreamer, H. M., Orme, S., Hobson, V., Moran, M., Mahoney, K., Moon, T. R., & Brighton, C. (2020). Elevating instruction: Enhancing literacy practices for advanced readers in primary grades. Gifted Child Today, 43(1), 34–45.
The tool, Elevating Instruction: A Planning Tool, was designed to aid teachers in improving literacy instruction to meet best the academic needs of all students, including advanced readers in the primary classroom.
Debra Myhill, Language and Literacy
Myhill, D. (Speaker). (2015). Debra Myhill, language and literacy [Video]. SAGE Video.
Prof. Debra Myhill discusses controversies, research, and areas of emphasis within the fields of English and Literacy Education. (32:18 Minutes)
Urban education & academic literacy
Warwick, I. (Speaker). (2015). Urban education & academic literacy [Video]. SAGE Video.
Dr. Ian Warwick discusses urban education and academic literacy. Children brought up in poverty are less likely to become academically literate. Warwick explains the importance of the community to support and reinforce student engagement as a means of supporting academic success. (11:36 Minutes)