Language Arts

Language Arts

ARTICLES
Ideas for writing in the classroom
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BOOKS

Leap into Literacy
by Kathleen Gould Lundy

Teaching Adolescent Writers
by Kelly Gallagher

Boy Writers: Reclaiming Their Voices
by Ralph Fletcher

Diagnostic Teaching of Reading, 4th edition

by Barbara Walker

Effective Literacy Instruction (K–8)
by Donald J. Leu and Charles K. Kinzer

Improving Reading
by Jerry Johns and Susan Lenski

Teaching Reading in Middle School
by Laura Robb

JOURNALS
The Reading Teacher
published by The International Reading Association



Writing and Writing Workshops
Two Writing Teachers is a site dedicated to the teaching of writing—from personal essays and writing notebooks to developing writing workshops. The two teachers’ mission is to fuel teachers’ passion for writing and equip them with the latest research to apply in their classrooms. One of the two writers is Stacey Shubitz, a KDP 2008 Teacher of Honor and e-Chapter presenter. Listen to her podcast. The Two Writing Teachers also host an accompanying blog that provides great ideas and resources.
Classroom Connection: Teacher Network

Looking for language arts lessons? Lessons and practices given at this site are based on Colorado standards, but can be adapted for your state. The site is a teacher-led network offering tested lessons.
Children’s Literature: Lesson Plans and Resources
Lesson plans for children’s literature in grades K–6.
International Reading Association
Organization that supports those who help others learn to read. Resources include research, professional development, advocacy, and conferences.
Reader’s Theater
Free, downloadable Reader’s Theater scripts adapted from stories written by Aaron Shepard and others.
Read. Write. Think.
Access to high-quality practices and resources in reading and language arts instruction.
Reading Rockets
Tools to help young readers.
Reading Rainbow
Companion site to PBS series focused on teaching young children to read.
Math and Reading Help
Original content articles about educational practices and studying techniques for reading and math.
Reading Online
Electronic journal of the International Reading Association.
National Reading Panel

American Library Association (ALA)

National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts
Annual list of outstanding trade books from the Children's Literature Assembly.