It's Never Too Late: Leading Adolescents to Lifelong Literacy FROM THE PUBLISHER
Anyone working with "at-risk" students will find here a reflection of their own experiences, plus thoughtful and creative strategies for making those experiences positive ones.
SYNOPSIS
Anyone working with "at-risk" students will find here a reflection of their own experiences, plus thoughtful and creative strategies for making those experiences positive ones.
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Booknews
This research chronicle offers proven methods and inspiration for anyone working with at risk students, with case studies, quotes from educators, surveys, activities, and strategies for teaching reading and writing to middle and secondary school students who are at risk in terms of literacy. Allen, a teacher since 1972, relates the challenges she encountered when she began her career and describes students who changed her life, then discusses strategies such as reading aloud and integrating art. Includes sample surveys and assessments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)