Author(s): Peter & Sheryl Sloan

Literacy

What is New Wave Literacy? ⢠a seven-book literacy skills workbook resource ⢠the perfect resource to support any literacy program ⢠a program of skill development focusing on upper level thinking skills that underpin literacy competence Why New Wave Literacyc ⢠content themes based on interests of students at each level ⢠process themes are a sequential development of the reading and writing processes ⢠skills are treated in the context of a high-interest theme ⢠based on a modern text approach to reading and writing ⢠reflects the technical age to which schools and children belong ⢠organised into easily managed modules built around a theme ⢠can be used in a group or independent student situations ⢠provides opportunity for student self-assessment ⢠provides a developmental, sequential coverage of major literacy skills ⢠scope and sequence chart provided to highlight skill This teachers' guide gives a comprehensive explanation of the theory behind New Wave Literacy and how to get the best use out of these workbooks in your classroom and for students at home (primary school level). It outlines the skills covered on each page of the workbook and also gives concise scope and sequence charts for each level, clear answers and a glossary of terms used throughout the guide and the workbooks.