The Reading Teacher's Book Of Lists: Grades K-12, Fifth Edition [Paperback]

Edward B. Fry (Author), Jacqueline E. Kress (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0787982571 | ISBN-13: 978-0787982577 | Edition: 5th

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

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

About the Author

Edward B. Fry, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ) where, for 24 years, he was director of the Reading Center. At Rutgers, Dr. Fry taught graduate and undergraduate courses in reading, curriculum, and other educational subjects, and served as chairman and dissertation committee member for doctoral candidates in reading and educational psychology. As the Reading Center director, he provided instruction for children with reading problems, trained teacher candidates, and conducted statewide reading conferences. Dr. Fry is known internationally for his Readability Graph which is used by teachers, publishers, and others to judge the reading difficulty of books and other materials. He is also well known for his Instant Words, high-frequency word list, and for reading, spelling, and secondary curriculum materials. He works as a curriculum author and skis and swims whenever possible.

Jacqueline E. Kress, Ed.D., is Dean and Professor of Education at New York Institute of Technology (Old Westbury, NY) where she teaches reading methods courses and works with college and school faculty in the preparation and development of teachers, educational technology specialists, and other educators. She is an experienced reading teacher and teacher educator, having taught developmental and remedial reading in urban elementary schools, and reading skills and methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Kress has designed numerous educational programs, including programs to increase P-12 students’ literacy and school achievement. She is the author of The ESL Teacher’s Book of Lists and coauthor of The Readability Machine (both published by Jossey-Bass).

Product Details

• Paperback: 524 pages
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 5th edition (April 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0787982571
• ISBN-13: 978-0787982577
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.1 x 10.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Write in it! Play with it! Use it daily! August 25, 2006

By Hjordes Norman

Format:Paperback

This jewel caught my eye as I was browsing Barnes & Nobel. I winced at the price ($29.95) but while perusing the book my brain began filling with flashes of inspiration, creative neurons popped like fireworks, and I was hooked. Plus, it would look pretty on my book shelf.

I did well! This tome has all the lists I regularly create (forgetting that I already made - and misplaced - two years ago), all the ones I haven't because I can't, and scores I would have never thought of.

The "Content Words" section is exceptional, covering math, science, social studies, and geography vocabulary. Quiz the kids to see what they remember over summer!

We are having a blast with the "most commonly used words in the English language" section. We do for-fun spelling tests off of the words, in numerical order. My girls were dismayed to find themselves missing words in the first 100 most common words, and quite proud that they were both pulling 100%'ers on words 351-400.

Do you need Greek and Latin roots? Teacher's correction marks? Braille, Morse code, ASL? Prefixes, oxymorons, or sesquipedalian superstars? How about a little onomatopoeia and palindrome word play? As a brain-warmer book - something to start the gears shifting in the morning - it's fun. You can find enough thought-provokers, ego-boosters, and giggle-makers to roust any sluggish student (or teacher).

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable resource for teachers of reading! June 29, 2007

By Z Hayes HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

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The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists is a wonderful resource for teachers, especially in helping develop instructional materials and lesson plans for grades K-12 & even for adult literacy. There are lists covering phonics, useful words, vocabulary, subject words, literature, writing, instruction, comprehension & study skills, assessment, spelling, the internet,ESL/language, word play, abbreviations/symbols/signs, and references. This is a highly practical and comprehensive resource for teachers of reading, but is also suitable for parents & students, and anyone interested in the subject matter. I would also recommend Jim Burke's Reading Reminders:Tools, Tips, and Techniques as a companion to this.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 2 Thumbs up and a MUST have for teachers January 11, 2007

By Lisa A. Gaither

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As a first year Reading and English teacher, I use this book almost daily. There are activities, strategies, ideas, writing prompts, and plenty of reference/trivia information. This book is packed full of bell activity material and five-minute fillers. I HIGHLY recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version missing pages January 29, 2012

By Lady in the Garden

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The kindle version looks as if it was just slapped together. The graphics have been scanned terribly. Which seems to speak volumes for the quality of the rest of the content. The charts from the book are too small to read comfortably on the kindle. Those should have been typed and formatted just for the kindle version. The biggest sin is the missing list I found; which happened to be one I truely needed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful and Useful June 28, 2008

By MW

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The Reading TEacher's Book of Lists is good for any Elementary Teacher to have and use on a daily basis. There are lists of just about anything you need to teach reading. I found myself using this constantly in the classroom, right in front of the kids. Our spelling list was based on the use of silent letters. The kids wanted to know what other words there were, so we looked it up and came up with a large list to talk about.

I found that the students were having a hard time with certain word spellings during writing and looked up in the book the spelling demons. Together we made a list on chart paper to post in the room. Their spelling improved immeadiately because they just looked up at the wall and saw the words.

The book is truly made for teachers! It is well laid out and easy to locate certain lists for your given need.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have item for Reading Teachers January 31, 2010

By C. Livingston

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I wasn't sure a book of lists would help me. I tutor freshmen in High School. But I have used these lists over and over again. Words with multiple meanings, idoms, homonyms, and of course vocabulary lists are some of my favorites. Buy it you'll like it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have January 11, 2007

By J Kuneck

Format:Paperback

Is your time worth money? If the answer is ,"Yes," well, do I have a book for you. The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists, is well worth every penny you'll spend. It's a valuable resource for all teachers, paraprofessionals, parents, and students. From locating lists of word families to sesquipedalians; this book has it all. It is a great time saver. I highly recommend this book. If in doubt, buy it ... you'll be glad you did.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book March 29, 2010

By H. Quackenbush

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This book contains everything having to do with reading. The book is comprehensive and well worth the money, as you will use it for years to come. I especially like the layout of the book and the sections that include teaching ideas, assessment, and study skills. It is a great resource that doesn't just sit on my shelf.