Overview
This manual guides readers through assessment, rapport-building techniques, innovative lesson plans, interesting activities, and evaluation tools. It is particularly valuable given President Clinton's “America Reads Challenge”. Very clear language and directions make it especially easy to use. Emphasizes beginning reading and writing skills but also devotes some attention to tutoring older children with higher reading levels. Includes a description of a children's book drop project, a family literacy program, and a list of recommended books for young children. Contains activity sheets, lesson plans, word list forms, and planning guides that may be duplicated. For teachers / tutors of reading and writing.