The Reading Teacher's Book Of Lists, 5th Edition (J-B Ed: Book of Lists) (Paperback)

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The definitive reference for reading and literacy from kindergarten through college

This comprehensive fifth edition of a bestselling classic offers an unparalleled source of timely, practical information on all aspects of reading instruction. Ready for immediate use, it offers over 190 up-to-date lists for developing instructional materials and lesson planning. The book is organized into 15 convenient sections full of practical examples, key words, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used as is or adapted to meet students’ diverse needs. New topical areas include: ideas for non-narrative reading; word walls; graphic organizer and concept development software; new literacies, such as ’zines, Internet terms, emoticons, e-mail, and chat; as well as weekly writing prompts.

Edward Bernard Fry, PhD (Laguna Beach, CA), is Professor Emeritus of Education at Rutgers University and internationally renowned inventor of his eponymous Readability Graph. Jacqueline E. Kress, EdD (Elizabeth, NJ), is Dean of Education at New York Institute of Technology.

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Written for anyone who teaches reading, The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists is the thoroughly revised edition of the best-selling foundational reading reference book. This classic resource is filled with 218 up-to-date lists teachers can use to develop instructional materials and plan lessons that might otherwise take years and much effort to acquire. The book is organized into¿eighteen sections that are brimming with practical examples, key words, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used as is or adapted to meet the students' needs. The lists are designed to be photocopied as needed for individual, small group or large group use.

This revised fifth edition contains a complete overhaul of teaching methods sections and includes new sections on electronic resources, new literacies, building fluency, and reading in content areas. The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists covers eighteen sections:

• Phonics
• Useful Words
• Vocabulary Builders
• Content Words
• Books
• Writing
• Teaching Ideas
• Comprehension
• Fluency
• Study Skills
• Assessment
• Spelling
• The Internet
• English Language
• Language
• Learners (ESL or ELL)
• Reference
• Word Play
• Alphabets and Symbols

"The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists should be on the bookshelf of every reading teacher in the English-speaking world! It is a tremendous resource that I have used over and over again throughout my career. The fifth edition is the best yet! It has more useful information than any of the previous editions. You can be assured that I will make good use of Dr. Fry and Dr. Kress's classic book."
—Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.,professor of education, Kent State University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 5 edition (April 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787982571
• ISBN-13: 978-0787982577
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeschooling Help, April 26, 2000

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This review is from: The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists (Paperback)

If you homeschool, this collection of lists will take you from K-6 and is a great companion to any curriculum you use. Highlights for me were the phonics example words (perfect spelling lists), story starters and enrichment activities, as well as the greek and latin root words and the lists of suffixes and prefixes. There is so much useful information here, even your children will pick it up and browse through for fun.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for every elementary school teacher. Great resource!, October 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists (Paperback)

During my 18 years of teaching, (everything from Developmental Kindergarten to Freshman Remedial English), this was the most valuable resource book I had. I was able to use this book in any grade level I taught. Great resource book. A must for your collection!!!

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists, February 14, 2003

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This review is from: The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists (J-B Ed: Book of Lists) (Paperback)

Absolutely necessary for anyone who teches reading and phonics to children of any age. This book will give a list of words that contain any phonic combination in the English Language. I highly suggest every teacher own this book. Give them as gifts to new teachers joining your school. Nothing will be appreciated more by any teacher.