The English Language Arts Handbook: Classroom Strategies for Teachers

With this second edition, the Tchudis continue to combine theory and practice, demonstrating new ways to challenge and broaden students' language and thinking. Each chapter begins with a concise overview of a specific theory regarding literacy education, which is then followed by activities that put that theory into practice. All of the material has been completely updated, featuring new information on:

• use of the Internet for research, collaboration, and student exchange
• multicultural opportunities for teaching and learning
• gender equity in classrooms
• professional development
• community building for classrooms and teachers
• creative classroom practices that integrate reading, writing, speaking, listening, and artistic activity.