Listening and Literacy: Audiobooks in the Reading Program

Perhaps in response to heightened awareness of the pleasure people of all ages take in listening to good literature read aloud, publishers of both children\u27s and adult literature have begun to produce audio versions of their most popular titles. The new availability of a broad range of literature in audiobook form is in sharp contrast to an earlier focus on audio tapes accompanying simple picture books for beginning readers. Audio versions of treasured classics and contemporary young adult fiction by such authors as J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula LeGuin are now readily available

Reading and Writing in Preschool: Teaching the Essentials

This book describes effective, engaging ways to build young children\u27s print concepts and alphabetic knowledge, which are crucial for both reading and writing development. Presenting shared reading, shared writing, and targeted instructional activities, each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes, a section debunking myths about preschool literacy, and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. Strategies are provided for creating print-rich classroom and home environments and differentiating instruction for diverse students, including English language learners. The book also discusses how to assess preschoolers\u27 reading and writing progress. Reproducible checklists and parent handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.https://repository.lsu.edu/facultybooks/1126/thumbnail.jp