Already ready : nurturing writers in preschool and kindergarten /

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by Ray, Katie Wood,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Glover, Matt. Published by : Heinemann, (Portsmouth, NH :) Physical details: xviii, 222 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Language arts (Early childhood) | Creative writing. --Writing Development --Making Picture Books Year : 2008 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Education Learning Commons PRO 372.6 RAY Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-207) and index.

What it means to be a writer -- Composition and the importance of making of picture books -- Rethinking the meaning of writing development -- Understanding dimensions of composition development -- The child's image of self as writer : managing the balance of initiation and demonstration -- Understanding the teaching context -- Supporting young writers through read aloud -- Understanding side-by-side teaching -- Building a repertoire of responsive actions for side-by-side teaching -- Supporting young writers with share time.