Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-269) and index.
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Do you want to become an exemplary literacy teacher or literacy leader? -- Memorable teachers: their legacy -- National exemplary literacy teacher assessment -- Who am I being as a teacher or literacy leader? -- Dominant teaching roles, responsibilities, and talents -- Motivation -- Reteaching -- Relating to students -- Classroom qualities -- Lesson characteristics -- Making a positive difference: what literacy leaders, principals, literacy coaches, and teachers can do to create exemplary schools.
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Identifying what exemplary teachers know and do to promote literacy achievement at every grade level, this highly motivating book provides step-by-step guidance for professional development. It helps teachers assess their strengths and build their competencies in six key domains of literacy instruction directly linked to student success. Featuring skills-building exercises, sample lesson plans, book lists, and over a dozen reproducibles, the book illustrates specific actions that teachers can take to emulate their most effective colleagues in school districts around the country. - Publisher.