LANG7735-AG.Learning to Read and Write.Sp14.Griffin,Ann

Faculty Name

Ann Griffin

Document Type

Syllabi

School

HSE

Department

ADAL

Course Subject

LANG

Course Number

7735

Course Section

AG

Course Title

Learning to Read and Write

Academic Term and Year

Spring 2014

Credits

2.00

Course Description

Young children are increasingly expected to read and write fluently, making knowledge of emergent literacy vital. Gain practical ideas to help 5-8 year olds learn to read and write within a developmentally appropriate framework. Learn strategies currently used in urban settings and how they can be adapted to meet the needs of your students. Discuss ideas for shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading at both home and school. Explore writer's workshop, interactive (shared) writing, and authentic ways to incorporate writing into everyday life. Look at various assessment (evaluation) techniques. Try strategies suggested in class, and share what worked with your own students. NOTE: Can be used toward the Literacy Certificate for the Teaching of Reading & Writing. Target audience: teachers P-2.

Recommended Citation

Griffin, Ann, "LANG7735-AG.Learning to Read and Write.Sp14.Griffin,Ann" (2014). Historic Syllabi -- full text access limited to internal Hamline administrative staff only. 8151.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/syllabi/8151