And With a Light Touch: Learning About Reading, Writing, and Teaching With First Graders (Paperback)

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“"There is nothing more practical than a good theory," someone once said. "Well, this is the most practical inside-the-classroom book about the primary years that Ive read to date."”–From the Foreword by Donald Graves --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

Its my bible for teaching young children and It reads like a novel, said veteran and preservice teachers alike. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 480 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0435087878
• ISBN-13: 978-0435087876
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,030 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book helped me the most!, February 17, 2000

By A Customer

When I entered my first year of teaching, I did not know where to begin. This book helped me implement and find success with my students' literacy development. This book has been a very valuable tool. We are lucky to have such a fine teacher's footsteps to follow.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for first grade teachers!, December 30, 1998

By A Customer

Ms. Avery does a wonderful job of introducing a writing workshop and reading workshop to the teacher who doesn't know how to get started. I have read the book twice in addition to using it as a handbook in my classroom.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carol Avery makes teaching look enjoyable and easy!, March 5, 1999

By A Customer

This text was an extremely easy text to read and one can relate so well with the real life classroom situations. I have taught for five years in the primary grades and by re-reading this book, it brought back the sense of fun that I have long since forgotten about with my classroom children.