Language Arts

Mildred R. Donoghue is a Professor of Education and Reading at California State University, Fullerton. She teaches courses in the Multiple Subject Credential Program and in the Master's program in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis: Early Childhood Education). She is a member of Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honor Society of the International Reading Association. Donoghue has published nine books to date in the language/literacy field, the latest being Language Arts: Integrating Skills for Classroom Teaching (SAGE). She serves on the editorial review board of the Journal of Children's Literature (NCTE) and The Dragon Lode (IRA) and has established the Donoghue Children's Literature Center at the University Library at Cal State Fullerton. Her work as supervisor of elementary student teachers allows her to visit public classrooms and maintain currency in her preparations and writing.

PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF THE LANGUAGE ARTS 1. Language and the English Language Arts The Standards for the English Language Arts Language Arts: Components/Integration Functions and Characteristics of Language Language Structure Language and Thought Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 2. Children as Language Learners and Thinkers Models of Natural Language Learning First-Language Acquisition Second-Language Acquisition Linguistically Diverse Learners Positive Language Classroom Environments Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 3. Formal and Authentic Assessment Principles and Purposes of the Assessment of the Language Arts Formal Assessment: Standardized Testing Authentic Assessment: What, Why, and How Authentic Assessment: Grading Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 4. Integrating Language Arts Across Curriculum Integration: Definition, Principles, and Benefits Thematic Units: Overview Constructing a Thematic Unit Implementing a Thematic Unit Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References PART II. READING AS A LANGUAGE ART 5. Word Recognition Skills and Vocabulary Development Word Recognition Skills Vocabulary Development Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 6. Reading: Principles, Approaches, Comprehension, and Fluency Principles of Teaching Reading Emergent Reading Major Instructional Approaches Models of Reading Guided Reading Comprehension: Categories and Influential Factors Comprehension Strategies Questioning: A Critical Comprehension Strategy Sorting Out Comprehension ?Problems? Reading in the Content Areas Fluency Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 7. Reading and Children?s Literature Literature in Elementary Education: Values and Functions What Literature Does for Readers and Writers Children?s Needs and Reading Interests Criteria and Sources for Selecting Quality Books Elements of Literature Literature Genres Bibliotherapy: Books That Help Children Cope Living in a Diverse World: Multicultural Literature and International Literature Instructional Activities Literature Circles: A Popular Interpretive Activity Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References PART III. WRITING AS A LANGUAGE ART 8. Writing: Process, Genres, and Motivational Strategies Guidelines for the Teaching of Writing Factors Affecting Children?s Writing Performance Emergent Writing Abilities Needed for Effective Writing The Writing Process Writing Genres Motivational Strategies That Promote Writing Writing Development Through the Grades Samples of Children?s Writing Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 9. Writing Tools: Handwriting, Keyboarding, Spelling, and Grammar Handwriting and Keyboarding Spelling Grammar Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 10. The Writers? Workshop Essentials of the Workshop Implementing Writers? Workshop First Major Component of the Workshop Session: Focus Lessons Second Major Component of the Workshop Session: Independent Writing Time Third Major Component of the Workshop Session: Share Time Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References PART IV. ORAL LANGUAGE ARTS 11. Listening and Speaking Listening Speaking Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References 12. Creative Drama Benefits of Creative Drama Qualities and Components of Creative Drama Major Types of Creative Drama Assessment Working With English Language Learners Practical Instructional Activities and Ideas Integration Across the Curriculum Parents as Partners Additional Professional Readings Children?s Literature Cited in the Narrative References Appendix: Technology Connections for the Language Arts Index

"The pedagogical features are outstanding. Each one helps the reader understand the content and make connections to authentic teaching situations. The ideas are practical and helpful because they can be easily implemented in the classroom." -- DeAnna M. Laverick "Language Arts: Integrating Skills for Classroom Teaching supports teachers of language arts by providing a wealth of valuable resources, including sample lesson plans, instructional materials, recommendations for quality children's literature, detailed descriptions of teaching strategies, and suggestions for meeting the needs of English language learners. The vignettes capture an authentic insider's view on chapter topics; and together with the many resources, forge a connection between the theoretical and research base and the practical application of concepts." -- DeAnna M. Laverick "[The instructors' resources] are all nice features. As an instructor, having access to sample test questions, particularily ones that are similar to what students will experience on the PRAXIS tests are essential." -- Sara Runge-Pulte, Ed.D. "I really love this textbook. It has great coverage, is reader friendly, and has a great approach to integration." -- Jeff L. Whittingham "I like the easy read style, with anecdotes, lesson plans, charts and tables." -- Roxanne Forgrave * Adoption Reply Card * "Instructor's resources were helpful. The book is up-to-date and comprehensive." -- Karren Timmermans The book is excellent and the difference in the price of this book and the text I have been using is about 50% less. I have known of Donoghue's writing of Language Arts Texts for a number of years and find that she is always up-to-date on this subject area. Her current book is excellent! -- C. Glennon Rowell, Professor of Language Arts and Former Dean of Education