The Art of Teaching Reading
by Lucy McCormick Calkins

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Book Review: Great Resource for Teaching Reading
Summary: 5 Stars

Summary of The Art of Teaching Reading

Written in Calkins' graceful and passionate style, The Art of Teaching Reading serves as an eloquent and desperately needed reminder of what matters most in teaching.

• Incredibly valuable resource for current and future teachers and educators.
• Offers a wealth of practical classroom examples to demonstrate principles and methods in practice.
• "I can think of no one in New York City who is more trusted by school people than Lucy," - Judith Rizzo, Deputy Chancellor for Instruction, New York City Board of Education.

Lucy Calkins is a Professor of Curriculum and Teaching at Teachers College, Columbia University, and an acclaimed speaker, with frequent keynote addresses at conferences across the country. She is also the author (or co-author) of numerous books, including the best-selling sister volume, The Art of Teaching Writing (Heinemann), Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parents' Guide (Perseus Books), and A Teacher's Guide to Standardized Reading Tests: Knowledge is Power (Heinemann).

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• Literature & Fiction > Books & Reading
• Nonfiction > Education > General
• Reading
• Instruction Method > General
• Professional & Technical > Education > Lesson Planning
• General
• Reference > Words & Language > Reading Skills