{"product_id":"building-the-literacy-block-isbn-9781119819592","title":"Building the Literacy Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransform the way your students engage with learning during your literacy block.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop\u003c\/i\u003e, veteran public-school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and practical discussion on establishing an authentic and purposeful workshop model while integrating reading and writing instruction to create a rigorous environment for all learners. Every chapter of the book focuses on an individual element of your literacy block, provides example activities, and offers practical tips on how to accommodate a variety of classroom environments, ages, and learners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of the essential elements of establishing a strong literacy block and the process necessary for educators to implement this method of instruction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple and effective strategies for building critical thinking and lifelong learning skills \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques rooted in modern instructional practices designed to help educators develop authentic learning experiences for all students. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA powerful tool that offers upper elementary teachers methods for establishing an authentic and rigorous literacy block, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have resource for \u003ci\u003e3-6\u003c\/i\u003e literacy educators as well as those who work directly or indirectly with students, teachers, and school administrators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor’s Note xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Basics 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: No Time for That 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: We Built This City 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Do the Work, Work, Work 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Strategies 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Follow the Yellow Brick Road 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Pump Up the Jam, Pump It Up 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Say My Name, Say My Name 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The More 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: You Can Go Your Own Way 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Celebrate Good Times 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Come Together, Right Now 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIDGET M. SPACKMAN\u003c\/b\u003e is an experienced public school educator and researcher. She specializes in providing authentic learning experiences that build twenty-first century skills in her students and in developing innovative and effective methods of literacy instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINCREASE YOUR STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT DURING YOUR LITERACY BLOCK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop,\u003c\/i\u003e veteran public school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and hands-on blueprint for an authentic and purposeful workshop model that integrates rigorous reading and writing instruction suitable for all learners. Each chapter of the book focuses on a single, digestible element of your literacy block, offers example activities and practical tips for accommodating different classroom environments, ages, and learners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for upper elementary teachers seeking to build an authentic and rigorous literacy block, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e will also earn a prominent place in the libraries of Grade 3-6 literacy educators and those who work with students, teachers, and school administrators. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Every upper elementary literacy teacher can benefit from Bridget Spackman’s deep knowledge of effective instruction and the structure, strategies, and specific examples provided in\u003ci\u003e Building the Literacy Block!”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michelle Emerson,\u003c\/b\u003e Author of\u003ci\u003e First Class Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bridget does a fabulous job giving a plethora of concrete ideas for upper elementary teachers to meaningfully structure their literacy block. Her emphasis on intentional planning, building routines, and putting students in the driver’s seat of their own learning supports student critical thinking while simultaneously cultivating their love of reading.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Shane Saeed,\u003c\/b\u003e Instructional Coach, St. Vrain Valley School District  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for\u003ci\u003e Building the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bridget does a fabulous job giving a plethora of concrete ideas for upper elementary teachers to meaningfully structure their literacy block. Her emphasis on intentional planning, building routines, and putting students in the driver seat of their own learning  supports student critical thinking while simultaneously cultivating their love of reading.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eShane Saeed\u003c\/b\u003e, Instructional Coach, St Vrain Valley School District\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Every upper elementary literacy teacher can benefit from Bridget Spackman's deep knowledge of effective instruction and the structure, strategies, and specific examples provided in \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMichelle Emerson\u003c\/b\u003e, Author of \u003ci\u003eFirst Class Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Structuring a literacy block is a challenge that is rarely a focus in preparing educators for their time in the classroom. Spackman has done a phenomenal job of using her classroom experience to create a resource that feels like she's sitting next to you and guiding you to literacy success!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJuan E Gonzalez Jr\u003c\/b\u003e, Third Grade Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e is the PD you need. Written by a teacher for teachers. Bridget Spackman asks all the right questions that make you take a second and third look at your routines, procedures, and how you teach standards, skills, and strategies. She offers intentional, practical, and effective solutions to bridge reading and writing into a true literacy block. The examples she provides lets you know she is a real, working classroom teacher. Whether you are a first year or veteran teacher, \u003ci\u003eBuilding the Literacy Block\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for your personal bookshelf.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLesley Carmichael\u003c\/b\u003e, Classroom teacher, Georgia, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988867760357,"sku":"NP9781119819592","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119819592.jpg?v=1761781843","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/building-the-literacy-block-isbn-9781119819592","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}