This new text from the leading name in literacy and language arts has been crafted to provide concise, critical information for teaching the language arts, backed by the most current and applicable research available.  The “essentials” format gives readers the information they need in a price- and time-conscious way.  Whether they are learning language arts methods during a practicum course, a block course, or if they're revisiting the newest, most proven strategies as they further their professional development, Language Arts Essentials will provide them with the needed background information and strategies.