Primary Lessons: Talk, Read, Write - N. A. Calkins

A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching Reading and Writing

In "Primary Lessons: Talk, Read, Write," Lucy Calkins, one of the world's leading experts on literacy education, shares her groundbreaking approach to teaching reading and writing in the primary grades. Based on years of research and classroom experience, Calkins's methods have been proven to help students become confident, independent readers and writers.

A Focus on Talk

Calkins believes that talk is the foundation of literacy learning. When students talk about what they are reading and writing, they are able to make connections to their own lives and experiences, and they develop a deeper understanding of the material. Calkins provides specific strategies for teachers to encourage talk in the classroom, such as using read-alouds, holding class discussions, and having students work in pairs or small groups.

Reading and Writing Workshops

Calkins also describes her innovative reading and writing workshop model. In this model, students spend a significant amount of time each day engaged in independent reading and writing. Teachers provide guidance and support, but students are given the freedom to choose what they read and write. This approach helps students develop a love of reading and writing, and it also helps them to become more proficient readers and writers.

Assessment

Calkins believes that assessment is an essential part of literacy instruction. However, she argues that traditional forms of assessment, such as standardized tests, are not always the best way to measure student progress. Instead, Calkins advocates for using a variety of assessment tools, such as observations, portfolios, and running records, to get a more complete picture of student learning.

A Must-Read for Educators

"Primary Lessons: Talk, Read, Write" is a must-read for any educator who wants to help students become successful readers and writers. Calkins's research-based methods are proven to work, and her passion for literacy education is contagious. This book will inspire you to create a classroom where students love to read and write.

Key Features of "Primary Lessons: Talk, Read, Write"

• Provides a comprehensive framework for teaching reading and writing in the primary grades
• Based on years of research and classroom experience
• Includes specific strategies for encouraging talk, reading, and writing in the classroom
• Describes the innovative reading and writing workshop model
• Advocates for using a variety of assessment tools to measure student progress

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