Language Arts: Patterns of Practice (6th Edition) [Hardcover]

Gail E. Tompkins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131177354 | ISBN-13: 978-0131177352 | Publication Date: June 27, 2004 | Edition: 6

For courses in Language Arts Methods for the Elementary School. With a powerful new CD-ROM, this sixth edition of the number one language arts text on the market offers comprehensive treatment of four classic instructional approaches to integrating all six research-identified language arts into school curricula. Calling approaches "patterns of practice," the author adroitly combines them into a seamless presentation that will show prospective teachers how to foster and encourage language arts learning by students of all backgrounds, abilities, and interests. Thorough discussions are bolstered by specific coverage of strategies and skills; and, all are enriched by real classroom vignettes, authentic student artifacts, and the insight culled from the author's many years of experience.

Editorial Reviews

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The introductory vignette describing best language arts practices is an excellent way to set the stage for the content in the chapter.  LA Essentials is essential information for teachers to have in an easy reference format. Diane Bottomley, BallStateUniversity

 

Tompkins provides lots of practical ideas for teaching, and explains the constructs associated with the reading and writing processes in context of classroom application.  The charts, lists, and special features are very helpful in highlighting important content.  Janet Young, BrighamYoungUniversity

 

I like the rich description of theory and its application to instruction.  Tompkins does a good job of explaining the theories and of giving readers examples of classroom applications, and the book continues to help readers make these connections in subsequent chapters.  Debra Price, SamHoustonStateUniversity

 

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

Why is Language Arts: Patterns of Practice, Sixth Edition, the superior language arts text?

Because it models the integration of the six language arts into the curriculum.

• Patterns of Practice highlight Literature Circles, Literature Focus Units, Reading and Writing Workshop, and Theme Cycles—the four instructional approaches best suited to integrate the six language arts.
• Full-color inserts identify procedures and processes for using each instructional approach.
• Chapter-opening vignettes describe how individual teachers use the different instructional approaches to develop language arts skills.

Because it provides teachers with a seamless presentation of methods for developing and assessing specific skills.

• Piecing a Lesson Together features list lesson concepts, strategies, and topics to help teachers plan meaningful minilessons.
• Weaving Assessment into Practice features present authentic artifacts and guidelines for assessing language arts skill development.
• Step by Step features provide detailed instructions for preparing and carrying out specific instructional strategies.
• LA Essentials provide guidelines, lists, tools, and resources ready to take right into the classroom.

Because it grounds teaching in real, contemporary classrooms.

• Authentic student artifacts help preservice teachers learn what to expect from young readers and writers.
• Meeting the Needs of Every Student features help prepare preservice teachers for the diverse needs of today's students.
• Free CD-ROM, allowing users to interact with and analyze video footage of master teachers covering minilessons and skill development, is integrated into the text through margin notes and a colorful insert.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 688 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (June 27, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131177354
• ISBN-13: 978-0131177352
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for Language Arts Teachers, December 25, 2007

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J. Adair (Tulsa, OK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Language Arts: Patterns of Practice (6th Edition) (Hardcover)

I have recommended that the students in my class keep this textbook for future use. It is chock full of strategies, research to back up those strategies, book lists and classroom examples. The author gives step by step instruction on how to set up the four classroom strategies for teaching the language arts. This information is invaluable and even the most inexperienced teacher could use the book to set up a viable language arts classroom. The DVD that comes with the book allows us to see inside the classrooms of "exemplary" teachers and watch how the strategies work in the real world. Well worth the money.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wealth of information, April 12, 2000

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K. Hogan (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Language Arts (Hardcover)

Finally, I was required to a buy a book that I will actually use again. Both pre-student and veteren teachers will enjoy this book. It contains a wealth of strategies for teaching kids how to write. Although there is a a lot of great information however, if your like me you don't have tons of time for reading through all the historical and case study information. Each section is clearly explained so it's great to just pick and choose what you are looking for.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars comprehensie textbook, June 13, 2009

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John Utz (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Language Arts: Patterns of Practice (with MyEducationLab) (7th Edition) (Paperback)

Does a decent job of covering all the bases. The endless lists can seem arbitrary (6 language arts; 4 teaching practices; 4 systems; 4 factors; 5 stages; etc, etc), but once it gets into actual examples of how this works in the classroom, it's pretty helpful.