Includes index

Introduction -- Part I: The basics. No time for that ; We built this city ; Do the work, work, work -- Part II: The strategies. Follow the yellow brick road ; Pump up the jam, pump it up ; Say my name, say my name -- Part III: The more. You can go your own way ; Celebrate good times ; Come together, right now

In "Building the Literacy Block: Structuring the Ultimate ELA Workshop," veteran public-school educator Bridget Spackman delivers an insightful and hands-on blueprint for an authentic and purposeful workshop model that integrates rigorous reading and writing instruction suitable for all learners. Each chapter of the book focuses on a single, digestible element of your literacy block, offers example activities, and practical tips for accommodating different classroom environments, ages, and learners. Perfect for upper elementary teachers seeking to build an authentic and rigorous literacy block, this book will also earn a prominate place in the libraries of Grade 3-6 literacy educators and those who work with students, teachers, and school administrators." -- page [4] of cover

"Building the Literacy Block introduces the art of integrating reading and writing instruction to educators that aim to provide deeper connections and relatability to their students. Geared towards all grade levels, the concept and foundation of Building the Literacy Block provides educators a practical and understandable method for delivering reading and writing instruction with limited resources and time. Each chapter of Building the Literacy Block focuses on an element of literacy instruction, gives example lessons, and practical tips for how to accommodate across a variety of classrooms, ages and learners. The chapters are designed to provide the basic elements of establishing a strong literacy block and scaffolds the process for educators as they begin to implement this method of instruction. Educators will learn simple and effective strategies to build critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Each chapter fuses Bridget's journey as a classroom teacher from kindergarten to sixth grade and how her students have grown and responded to this methodology"--