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Teaching with Textbooks Chapter 11 Textbook instruction is aligned with state literacy standards. Basal reading textbooks are usually used to teach reading in 4th through 6th grades. Language arts textbooks are usually used to teach reading and writing in 6th through 8th grades. Textbooks are not complete instructional programs. Specialty textbooks can address students’ instructional needs and meet grade-level standards.

Basal Reading Programs & Language Arts Textbooks Chapter 11 Basal Reading Programs & Language Arts Textbooks Behavioristic Learning Theories Teacher- Centered

Components of Basal Reading Programs Chapter 11 Selections in Grade-Level Textbooks Instruction in Word-Identification, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Writing, Grammar and Spelling Workbook Assignments Materials for Independent Reading Assessment Tools

Basal Readers & the Reading Process Chapter 11 Prereading Teachers follow the guidebook to build background knowledge and introduce vocabulary. Reading Students read the selection independently. Responding Students answer questions and complete workbook assignments. Exploring Skills are taught and students complete workbook assignments. Applying Students read selections in basals and supplemental books and complete writing activities.

Strengths of Basal Reading Programs Chapter 11 Strengths of Basal Reading Programs Textbooks are aligned with grade-level literacy standards. Strategies and skills are taught sequentially. Detailed instructions are provided. A variety of assessment tools are provided. Online resources are available.

Limitations of Basal Reading Programs Chapter 11 Limitations of Basal Reading Programs Selections are too difficult for some students and too easy for others. Many selections lack the authenticity of good literature. Programs include too many workbook assignments. Most instruction is presented to the whole class.

Components of Language Arts Textbook Programs Chapter 11 Components of Language Arts Textbook Programs Literature selections in grade-level textbooks Instruction on literary analysis, grammar & writing Online resources for students & teachers Assessment tools

Language Arts Textbooks & the Reading Process Chapter 11 Prereading Teachers preview the selection, introduce vocabulary, and build background knowledge. Reading Students do close reading of the selection, usually with teacher guidance. Responding Students talk and write about a selection. Exploring Students complete graphic organizers and worksheets and participate in activities. Applying Students complete writing assignments and take tests.

Strengths of Language Arts Textbooks Chapter 11 Instruction is aligned with grade-level standards. Classic and contemporary literature selections are included. Differentiation is possible. The teacher’s guide provides detailed instructions. Online resources are available.

Limitations of Language Arts Textbooks Chapter 11 Selections are too difficult for some students and too easy for others. Programs overemphasize grammar and writing skills. Most instruction is presented to the whole class. Programs emphasize broad coverage of topics rather than in-depth learning.