The authors, who believe in incorporating real-life activities and experiences into the classroom, have made this new edition more interactive. It encourages readers to become involved in their own learning, to move beyond the textbook and apply what they learn in real-life teaching experiences. Also new to this edition are information on standards, legislation, and high-stakes testing; an expanded discussion of the role of caregivers in student?s language arts development; an appendix of classroom resources, including lists of children?s literature and books to meet special needs; and an appendix of more than 20 assessment devices, including rubrics for assessing reading, listening, speaking, and writing.