TY - BOOK AU - Tompkins, Gail E. TI - Literacy for the 21st Century : : a balanced approach SN - 9780134813103 U1 - 372.6 TOM PY - 2017/// CY - Boston PB - Allyn and Bacon KW - Language arts (Elementary) KW - Literature KW - Study and teaching (Elementary) KW - Reading (Elementary) N1 - Includes index N2 - Provides the balance of pedagogy and application that teachers need to be successful in the classroom. It covers the fundamental components of literacy, illustrates how to teach skills and strategies, identifies how to differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students today, and supports digital teaching and learning. An emphasis is placed on preparing readers to become teachers who will ensure their students meet grade-level standards. The Seventh Edition provides the theoretical background and most contemporary and practical approaches for literacy instruction-everything readers need to create a classroom climate that allows all students to flourish. ER -