Overview
Take a tour with author Tom Newkirk through eight big ideas
in literacy instruction and their embodiment of democratic values. He explores
ideas from the founders of the “writing renaissance,” 1975–1987, and the impact
those ideas have had on teaching and learning. Central to the book is the
belief that all students come through the school door with rich histories and
interests—and as teachers we need to respect that richness and connect it to
school goals. He explains each of the
eight ideas, argues for their importance, and draws on his own teaching
practice/observations, including interviews from the next generation who have
built upon those ideas. He also tells a
few stories along the way. This is an engaging book—personal and
conversational—that celebrates teaching that can invite all students into the
House of Literacy.
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