Organic Literacy

The Keywords Approach to Owning Words in Print

By (author) Kathy R. Fox, Chelsey Bahlmann, Joy Foster Hughes, Melissa Milstead

Publication date:

03 June 2013

Length of book:

80 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

234x163mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761860471

BOOK DESCRIPTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Organic vocabulary is a term that describes a child’s inner source of thoughts. Based on the early work of Sylvia Ashton-Warner in New Zealand with Maori children, organic vocabulary can help promote early literacy among children who have little connection and prior experiences with print. This book connects the early research and methodology to today’s classrooms. These connections are applied to Title 1 schools (indicating low socioeconomic status), second language learners, and children with multiple levels of ability and adverse risk factors.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Chapter One: An Introduction to Keywords
Chapter Two: A Historical Context for Sylvia Ashton-Warner
Chapter Three: Developing My Own Keyword Style
Chapter Four: Keywords in a Kindergarten Classroom
Chapter Five: Keywords in a First Grade Classroom
Chapter Six: Keywords in a Second Grade Classroom
Chapter Seven: Keywords in an English Language Learners’ Classroom
Chapter Eight: Adaptations to Fit Other Classroom Contexts
Chapter Nine: How to Easily and Effectively Set Up Your Classroom for Keywords
Chapter Ten: Conclusion
Appendix A: Sample Kindergarten Keywords
Appendix B: Sample First Grade Keywords
Appendix C: Sample Second Grade Keywords
Bibliography