An Inside Look at
Whole Language Classrooms



The 'Teachers Applying Whole Language' TAWL listserve generates conversations among teachers about implementing Whole Language in the classroom. Some of those stories are here. Browse the archives at http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/tawl.html


Transitions and Journeys to Whole Language
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Reflections on teachers' transitions to Whole Language practices.
Lori Jackson - The Role of Phonics in My Journey
Ruby Clayton - The Search for Answers
Renee Goularte - A Journey From the Heart
  Shirley Ernst - One College Professor's Journey

 

Real Language at Work
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How reading and writing work in a Whole Language environment.
Devon Hamner - Writing in Kindergarten
  Lori Jackson - Becoming Real Writers
  Travis Williams - Beyond Guided Reading
  Renee Goularte - Self-Paced Literature Circles
  Lori Jackson - Writer's Workshop
  Ruby Clayton - Writing Non-Fiction Stories and Poems
  TAWL listserve - Writing Centers for Young Children

 

Empowering Children
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Facilitating responsibility and democracy.
Travis Williams - First Day: Giving Children a Voice
   Lori Jackson - Looping and First Days
  Lori Jackson - Saving the Library
  Mary Bencini - Becoming Community Activists
  Renee Goularte - Student Reflections and Responsibility

 

 Making Connections
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A glimpse at the arts, social studies, and science, from a Whole Language perspective.
  Lori Jackson - Art, Literature, and Science with Turtles
  Diana Triplett - Direction and Exploration With Art
  Devon Hamner - Seasons in Kindergarten

 

Math in the Whole Language Classroom
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Teaching math from the Whole Language perspective.
Lori Jackson - Independent Math Assignments
Marjory Forbes- Using Math Resources
  Renee Goularte - Giant Story Problems
  Lori Jackson - Problem-Solving with Paper Chains

 

About Accountability
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How do we know it's working? What about standards and testing?
  Whole Language Teachers - The Whole Thing or a Piece?
  Pat Cordeiro - Whole Language Teachers and Their Knowing
  Steve Hornstein - Questions and Answers About Whole Language

 

Parent Communication and Involvement
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Involving parents in the Whole Language process.
Mary Bencini - Home/School Journals
  Martha Hitzel - Family Literacy Night: Reading Strategies
  Lori Jackson - A Letter to Parents
  Renee Goularte - Student-Led Parent Conferences

For more information about Whole Language, visit the following websites:


TAWL Archives ~
http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/tawl.html
TAWL teachers' Essential Whole Language Book List ~ http://www.share2learn.com/booklistWL.html

Whole Language Umbrella ~ http://www.ncte.org/groups/wlu
Whole Language Facts Sheets ~ http://www.ncte.org/groups/wlu/features/107343.htm

Books About Whole Language ~ http://www.ncte.org/store/books/wholelang

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