This website provides additional information for users of Literacy for the 21st Century: Teaching Reading and Writing in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 4 by Gail E. Tompkins. To further enrich their learning and instruction, users will find chapter Outlines; multiple choice Self-Assessment quizzes with which to test their knowledge of chapter content; Short Answer Questions and Application Questions which prompt them to delve more deeply into pertinent chapter issues; Field Activities which can help students and teachers put into practice the ideas they have learned; and Web Destinations which provide additional avenues for research and discovery. In addition, users will find Message Board and Chat Room features that allow them to communicate with students and professors nationwide about pertinent topics and issues.

Finally, for professors, there is a Syllabus Manager feature that allows them to create and modify an online syllabus for their courses. In addition, the author has provided a Sample Syllabus for professors to download and review plus PowerPoint Slides for use in instruction. To begin, select a chapter from the “Jump To…” menu in the upper left portion of your screen.

Website content provided by: Dr. Helen Hoffner
Holy Family College