Routman 1988

Routman, Regie. 1988.Transitions: From literature to literacy. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 352 pages. 0435084674. Location: Dallas SIL Library 372.41 R869t. Interest level: lay specialist.

Is written to assist educators in moving toward more meaning-focused approaches in reading and writing, to what is commonly called "whole language." Recounts author's experiences in moving away from basal texts and worksheets toward literature-based reading and process writing. Includes the following topics:

• Classroom management
• Create literature-extension activities
• Establish support networks
• Evaluation
• Journal writing
• Parental involvement
• Recommended literature
• Teach reading with children's books
• The place of phonics
• Use predictable books

Emphasizes primary grades, but theory, ideas, and annotated bibliographies apply to all elementary grades.

• Bibliography module: Routman 1988
• In overview module: Bibliography (Literacy): R
• In modular book: Bibliography (Literacy), by Doris Gallemore, Trudi C. Hunt, Jeanne Swanson, and Stephen L. Walter
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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