Professional Reading for Teachers

Marvelous Minilesson for Teaching Beginning Writing, K-3
by Lori Jamison

Forty minilessons covering topics and details, substance and style, revision and conventions.

Available from:
International Reading Association www.reading.org

"I have a new favorite and now I can't wait to teach writing this year!
It is a new book published in 2007 by the IRA. It is called Marvelous
Minilessons for Teaching Beginning Writing and it is written by
Lori Jamison Rog. This is at least the 5th book I have purchased about writing within the last few years and this is absolutely the best one yet! Unlike many of the other books out there, I can relate to the
stories she writes in her minilessons. I can think of a similar story I
could write about as well. She includes many pages that you can copy to use with your class. I have been doing a writing workshop for several years but after reading this book, I realize that I can do so much more." - Sue

The Write Genre
by Lori Jamison and Paul Kropp

A resource book with hundreds of ideas for developing student writers from grade three right through high school..

Available from:
Pembroke Publishers (Canada)
www.pembrokepublishers.com and
Stenhouse Publishers (U.S.A)
www.stenhouse.com

"The writing in this book is clear, entertaining, inspirational, and easy to follow. Clearly the authors have followed their own advice. This is a great read for anyone teaching (or thinking about teaching) writing." - Resource Links

Guided Reading Basics

Available from:
Pembroke Publishers (Canada)
www.pembrokepublishers.com and
Stenhouse Publishers (U.S.A)
www.stenhouse.com

"Highly recommended for all elementary teachers and those involved in reading instruction." - Education Review from Michigan State University Libraries

Early Literacy Instruction in Kindergarten

Available from:
International Reading Association
www.reading.org

"A great balance of research and practical information. Our kindergarten teachers are off to a super start, thanks to this book." - L. R., Early Years Consultant

"Thank you for a great read! I know it will help me build on and improve my Kindergarten program. I just wanted to let you know what a a positive impact your book has made and how many students will benefit form your expertise." - F.H., Kindergarten teacher, Mississauga ON

Professional Articles

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Fluency: The Forgotten Strategy Climbing the Word Wall

Literature Circles, Revisited Matching the Reader to the Text