Literacy Beyond Picture Books

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<p>"I was rejuvenated by the opportunities for exciting and meaningful instruction. My creative thoughts ran rampant with how I could use these ideas with my novice teachers as well as within my classroom."<br/>—Jayne Englert-Burns, Consulting Teacher, Special Education<br/>Montgomery County Public Schools, Germantown, MD</p><p>"The authors have done a nice job of describing how to make teaching student-centered by focusing on individual student interests and learning styles and by making classroom instruction exciting and fun."<br/>—Dennis H. Reid, Director<br/>Carolina Behavior Analysis and Support Center</p><p>Engage students′ interest and build foundational literacy skills!</p><p>Teaching literacy to middle school and high school students with significant disabilities can prove challenging when available reading materials often don′t match students′ reading levels and interests. This accessible, step-by-step guide shows teachers how to match students with appropriate texts and develop inventive themed units that encourage literacy learning.</p><p>Teachers can build whole units around a selected text and create hands-on activities that engage multiple senses. This valuable resource includes sample activities and lesson plans, ideas for adapting general education materials, and essential information on how to:</p>Build vocabulary and use retelling and guided readingTeach functional skills on a daily basis Incorporate media and assistive technologyCoordinate with general education teachers and involve parentsAssess students′ learning and meet IEP goals<p>Perfect for special education and inclusive classrooms, this resource features everything teachers need to motivate students with disabilities and help them develop literacy skills!</p>