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Improving Students' Writing, K-8

From Meaning-Making to High Stakes!

By: Diane M. Barone,Joan M. Taylor

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Improving Students' Writing, K-8

From Meaning-Making to High Stakes!

By: Diane M. Barone,Joan M. Taylor

Purposeful, realistic . . . and clearly writtena?|.the book renews my excitement for teaching writing, and for new teachers, the text offers suggestions from a voice of experience-all within the framework of NCLB legislation for differentiating teaching based on learnersa? needs." -Julia Weinberg, Instructor University of Nevada, Reno Give students the power to express their thinking in writing and to use writing as a process for learning! How can we improve students' ability to write "constructed response" to high stakes content area test items? How can we open for them the writing pathway to exploring and understanding informational texts? How can we help them develop the essential traits of proficient writing? Nationally recognized experts in literacy with experience in elementary, middle school, and university classrooms as well as consulting expertise, Barone and Taylor meld theoretical and practical considerations about writing instruction to explain how to teach each child to: Self-monitor to improve writing skills Grow in ability to write successful constructed response Use writing to process and stretch their own thinking Prepare for high stakes writing assessment Improving Studentsa? Writing, K-8 brings together real-life examples, rubrics, reproducible aids and how-toa's for getting the most out of your writers.

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Corwin Press

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1412917115

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Narrowing the Literacy Gap

What Works in High-poverty Schools

By: Diane M. Barone

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Narrowing the Literacy Gap

What Works in High-poverty Schools

By: Diane M. Barone

Looks at why students in high-poverty schools struggle with literacy achievement, details what specific factors promote success, and provides recommendations for enriching the classroom environment at different grade levels.

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Guilford Press

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1593852762

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9781593852764

Teaching Early Literacy

Development, Assessment, and Instruction

By: Diane M. Barone,Marla H. Mallette,Shelley Hong Xu

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Teaching Early Literacy

Development, Assessment, and Instruction

By: Diane M. Barone,Marla H. Mallette,Shelley Hong Xu

Grounded in cutting-edge theory and research about literacy development, this book is filled with practical assessment and instructional ideas for teachers of pre-K through grade 3. Engaging vignettes show how everyday conversations and activities offer rich opportunities both for evaluating children's current level of knowledge and for helping them progress toward more sophisticated and rewarding interactions with reading and writing. Throughout, the book highlights ways to work effectively with English language learners and their families, a theme that is the exclusive focus of two chapters. Other timely topics covered include creative uses of technology and ways to incorporate popular culture into the classroom. Over two dozen reproducible assessment tools and handouts enhance the utility of this volume as an instructional resource, professional development tool, or graduate-level text.

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257

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Guilford Publications

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1462532381

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9781462532384

Children's Literature in the Classroom

Engaging Lifelong Readers

By: Diane M. Barone

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Children's Literature in the Classroom

Engaging Lifelong Readers

By: Diane M. Barone

Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K–6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. Lively descriptions of recommended books and activities are interspersed with invaluable tips for fitting authentic reading experiences into the busy school day. Every chapter concludes with reflection questions and suggestions for further reading. The volume also features reproducible worksheets and forms.

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Guilford Press

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1606239406

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The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

By: Diane Barone,Joan M. Taylor

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The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

By: Diane Barone,Joan M. Taylor

The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment, is every teacher's indispensable guide to assessment of all aspects of elementary literacy. It is an engaging and comprehensive resource for practitioners and pre-service teachers that integrates assessment and instruction activities to demonstrate practical ways for embedding test preparation into teaching and learning. Authentic teaching situations and dialogues in a story-like setting help readers become part of the background as observers, then use the structures and similar activities in their own teaching. The authors present specific assessment formats with how-to and when-to guidelines for reading, writing, and speaking--illustrated with rich examples, dialogues, scenarios, checklists, and student samples. An essential teacher's resource for linking literacy instruction and assessment more closely, evaluating grading, and providing meaningful instruction while conforming to current testing mandates, this is also an invaluable reference for coaches and administrators.

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185

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Corwin Press

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1412939143

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9781412939140

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2

By: Diane M. Barone,Shelley Hong Xu

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Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2

By: Diane M. Barone,Shelley Hong Xu

Summarizing current research and weaving it into practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately use with young English language learners (ELLs), this book addresses a major priority for today's primary-grade classrooms. All aspects of effective instruction for ELLs are explored: oral language development and instruction, materials, word study, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and home-school connections. Assessment is discussed throughout, and is also covered in a separate chapter. The volume is packed with realistic examples, lesson planning ideas, book lists, online resources, and reproducibles. Discussion and reflection questions enhance its utility as a professional development tool or course text.

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Guilford Publications

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1462535011

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9781462535019

Narrowing the Literacy Gap

What Works in High-Poverty Schools

By: Diane M. Barone

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Narrowing the Literacy Gap

What Works in High-Poverty Schools

By: Diane M. Barone

This engaging book offers new insights and information on why students in high-poverty schools struggle with literacy achievement and what specific factors promote success. Findings from a unique study are translated into clear recommendations for enriching the classroom environment at different grade levels and helping all children, including English language learners, become highly skilled readers and writers. Packed with compelling observations and data, the book illustrates the realities of day-to-day life in the classroom, provides snapshots of exemplary instructional practices, and emphasizes the key role of teacher-student interactions in overcoming barriers to learning.

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Guilford Press

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1593852770

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Book's by Diane M. Barone

Improving Students' Writing, K-8

Improving Students' Writing, K-8

Narrowing the Literacy Gap

Narrowing the Literacy Gap

Teaching Early Literacy

Teaching Early Literacy

Children's Literature in the Classroom

Children's Literature in the Classroom

The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2

Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners Pre-K-2

Narrowing the Literacy Gap

Narrowing the Literacy Gap

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