Early Childhood Language Arts, 6th edition

Preface

 

Part One Language Learning in Context

1. Appreciating Diversity and Educating the Young English Language Learner

2. Optimizing Every Child’s Language Growth through Family Literacy        

 

Part Two Oral Language

3. Understanding Language Development in Early Childhood         

4. Helping Young Children Become Better Listeners           

5. Supporting the Speaking Abilities of the Very Young     

6. Using Narrative and Expository Texts to Foster Growth in Literacy          

 

Part Three Literacy with Print

7. Fostering Growth in Emergent Literacy  

8. Supporting Early and Independent Reading       

9. Leading Young Children to Literature     

 

Part Four Written Language and Symbol Systems

10. Drawing and Writing to Communicate    

11. Understanding Media Influences and Applying Technology         

 

Part Five The Teacher of Language Arts

12. Designing and Managing a Language Arts Program       

13. Documenting Children’s Progress in the Language Arts