A practical and balanced approach to helping young students become fluent readers and writers Literacy in the Early Grades: A Successful Start for PreK-4 Readers and Writers presents a balanced approach to literacy instruction that will help all young students make a successful start in reading and writing. Effective teachers know their students’ individual needs, and use their understanding of literacy development to guide their teaching. The 5th Edition provides the background knowledge, modeling, and practical resources û including authentic classroom vignettes, student work samples, mini-lessons, assessment tools, and a Compendium of Instructional Procedures û that will ensure you are well prepared to meet grade-level standards and lead young students to become fluent readers and writers.