"Effective Literacy Instruction K-8: Implementing Best Practice" helps readers connect state standards with principles of best practice instruction and implement these concepts in the K-8 reading classroom. <p> "Effective Literacy Instruction K-8: Implementing Best Practice" describes how to develop a solid literacy framework for instruction by identifying the central principles of best practice derived from research and tied to state reading standards. Each chapter begins with a central principle of literacy instruction and then explores a wide variety of teaching strategies that support this principle. <ul> <li>Practical Teaching Strategies feature boxes present more than 300 great teaching ideas.</li> <li>Celebrating Diversity describes strategies for using diversity to promote learning.</li> <li>Extensive Model Lessons in each chapter show how teachers implement best practice principles within their classroom.</li> </ul> Solutions for Technology Integration <p> Written by two of the most recognized experts in the field, this is the "first textbook" to show how to systematically integrate new technologies into literacy instruction. A series of instructional models prepares readers for the thoughtful and meaningful integration of the Internet and other technologies in the classroom. <ul> <li>New instructional models include Internet Workshop, Internet Project, WebQuests, and Internet Inquiry.</li> <li>A Companion Website at www.prenhall.com/leukinzer includes links to state standards, Internet resources, on-line video segments that demonstrate best practice, self-assessment modules, and instructor resources.</li> <li>The authors maintain a Listserv for students and professors usingthis text, enabling them to communicate directly with the authors and share ideas and support with people using the text at other institutions worldwide.</li> </ul>