Real life literacy : classroom tools that promote real-world reading and writing / Kathy Paterson.
Twenty-five reading/writing lessons that feature real world uses - vocabulary, a motivational activity and teaching strategies along with samples of common but often misunderstood forms, notices, data sheets, and messages. Designed for students in Grade 5-12 to build reading and writing skills. Includes reproducible pages to use with learners.
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- ISBN: 1551382040
- ISBN: 9781551382043
- Physical Description: 128 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Publisher: Markham, ON : Pembroke Publishers, c2006.
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General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Rationale: the need for direct instruction -- A. Getting ready, going further: addressing real-life challenges -- B. Writing and deciphering messages -- C. Demystifying labels -- D. Purchasing and paying -- E. Decoding nonfiction, product instructions, schedules, timetables, and guides -- F. Using personal planning tools -- G. Creating and completing special forms -- H. Approaches to authentic, everyday teaching -- Appendix A: Postal abbreviations -- Appendix B: The hidden ingredients in product labels -- Index. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Decoda Literacy Library | 428.0071 P38 2006 (Text) | 35410000033274 | General Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |