In this revised and color edition of Literary Assessment and Intervention for K-6 Classrooms (2008), DeVries (Southern Nazarene U., Oklahoma) expands coverage of the major aspects of literacy to include critical literacy and multimodal literacy, and research-based intervention strategies for overcoming problems with them from pre-K through 8th grade. Chapters opening with real-world classroom scenarios include educational standards and models, examples of formal and informal assessment, numerous activities, and reflection questions toward developing a teaching philosophy. A notable feature is a section on motivation offering strategies for combating a lack motivation to read, which coupled with a pervasive focus on the needs of ESL learners, makes this comprehensive text a valuable resource for both beginning and veteran teachers. Appendices include resources, assessment tools, and visuals for the activities. The text consists of tear-out pages. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less