TY - BOOK AU - Szymusiak,Karen AU - Sibberson,Franki AU - Koch,Lisa TI - Beyond leveled books: supporting early and transitional readers in grades K-5 SN - 9781571107145 (alk. paper) AV - LB 1573.45 S999b 2008 U1 - 372.4 PY - 2008/// CY - Portland, Me. PB - Stenhouse Publishers KW - Reading (Elementary) KW - Children KW - Books and reading KW - Individualized instruction N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Challenging leveled-book mania -- Expanding our definition of just-right books in our K-1 classrooms -- Understanding transitional readers -- When levels and learning clash : moving from levels to supports in designing instruction -- Taking a close look at series books -- Using picture books, nonfiction, and graphic novels with transitional readers -- Organizing for thoughtful instruction -- Grouping for instruction -- Building a reading community -- Taking the conversation home N2 - In Beyond Leveled Books, Second Edition the authors provide even more resources to help teachers understand and meet the needs of transitional readers. The key topic of series books has been revised and enlarged, with charts outlining new series along with the challenges they pose and the supports readers need. New lessons have been added, and most chapters now include a related article from a literacy expert. Some of the contributors include Kathy Collins, Larry Swartz, and Mary Lee Hahn UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0821/2008027575.html ER -