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Bringing Words to Life

Robust Vocabulary Instruction

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

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Bringing Words to Life

Robust Vocabulary Instruction

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

Exciting and engaging vocabulary instruction can set students on the path to a lifelong fascination with words. This book provides a research-based framework and practical strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school. The authors emphasize instruction that offers rich information about words and their uses and enhances students' language comprehension and production. Teachers are guided in selecting words for instruction; developing student-friendly explanations of new words; creating meaningful learning activities; and getting students involved in thinking about, using, and noticing new words both within and outside the classroom. Many concrete examples, sample classroom dialogues, and exercises for teachers bring the material to life. Helpful appendices include suggestions for trade books that help children enlarge their vocabulary and/or have fun with different aspects of words"--

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Guilford Press

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1462508243

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Creating Robust Vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

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Creating Robust Vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

Bringing Words to Life has enlivened the classrooms of hundreds of thousands of teachers. Responding to readers' success stories, practical questions, and requests for extended examples, this ideal volume builds on the groundbreaking work of Bringing Words to Life. The authors present additional tools, tips, and detailed explanations of such questions as which words to teach, when and how to teach them, and how to adapt instruction for English language learners. They provide specific instructional sequences, including assessments, for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, as well as interactive lesson planning resources. Invaluable appendices feature engaging classroom activities and a comprehensive list of children's books and stories with suggested vocabulary for study. See also the authors' Bringing Words to Life, Second Edition: Robust Vocabulary Instruction, the authoritative guide to research-based vocabulary instruction, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K-3.

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Guilford Press

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1606237845

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Language and Literacy in Inquiry-Based Science Classrooms, Grades 3-8

By: Zhihui Fang,Linda L. Lamme,Rose M. Pringle

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Language and Literacy in Inquiry-Based Science Classrooms, Grades 3-8

By: Zhihui Fang,Linda L. Lamme,Rose M. Pringle

This hands-on resource offers a wealth of strategies aligned with national science education standards, including sample lessons for integrating reading instruction into inquiry-based science classrooms.

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169

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Corwin Press

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1452206325

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Quantitative Bacteriology

Its Role in the Armamentarium of the Surgeon

By: John P. Heggers,Martin C. Robson,Linda G. Phillips

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Quantitative Bacteriology

Its Role in the Armamentarium of the Surgeon

By: John P. Heggers,Martin C. Robson,Linda G. Phillips

Students, residents, researchers, and surgeons will discover that this book is a compendium of knowledge regarding quantitative bacteriology. Beginning with the concept of the equilibrium between bacteria and the factors of host resistance as recognized historically, this book finishes with discussions regarding the practicality of tissue bacterial quantification in 1990. Various techniques for quantifying bacteria in tissue are discussed and critically evaluated. The role for qualitative species identification is emphasized. Specialists will find the place for quantitative bacteriology in general wound healing, general surgery, orthopedics, plastic surgery, thoracic surgery, and the management of burns. Also included is a section on statistics and validity of tissue sampling to help develop confidence levels. All of the chapters are interwoven to allow readers to determine the role of quantitative bacteriology in the armamentarium of a surgeon.

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CRC Press

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0849351294

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9780849351297

Bringing Words to Life

Robust Vocabulary Instruction

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

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Bringing Words to Life

Robust Vocabulary Instruction

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.

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Guilford Press

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146250826X

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9781462508266

Teaching for Deep Comprehension

A Reading Workshop Approach

By: Linda J. Dorn,Carla Soffos

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Teaching for Deep Comprehension

A Reading Workshop Approach

By: Linda J. Dorn,Carla Soffos

Accompanying DVD includes a first-grade reading workshop (shared reading, author studies, share time), an adult book discussion, a fourth-grade reading workshop (mini-lesson and literature discussion groups), and more.

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Stenhouse Publishers

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1571104038

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9781571104038

Oral Language and Comprehension in Preschool

Teaching the Essentials

By: Kathleen A. Roskos,Lesley Mandel Morrow,Linda B. Gambrell

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Oral Language and Comprehension in Preschool

Teaching the Essentials

By: Kathleen A. Roskos,Lesley Mandel Morrow,Linda B. Gambrell

Before children are readers and writers, they are speakers and listeners. This book provides creative, hands-on strategies for developing preschoolers' speaking, listening, and oral comprehension skills, within a literacy-rich classroom environment. Each chapter features helpful classroom vignettes; a section called Preschool in Practice, with step-by-step lesson ideas; and Ideas for Discussion, Reflection, and Action. The book addresses the needs of English language learners and describes ways to support students' literacy development at home. The final chapter pulls it all together through a portrait of an exemplary day of preschool teaching and learning. Reproducible forms and checklists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

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Guilford Publications

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1462524125

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9781462524129

Reading for Understanding

How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms

By: Cynthia Greenleaf,Ruth Schoenbach,Linda Friedrich,Lynn Murphy,Nika Hogan

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Reading for Understanding

How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms

By: Cynthia Greenleaf,Ruth Schoenbach,Linda Friedrich,Lynn Murphy,Nika Hogan

Improve student outcomes in reading and literacy with the latest edition of this bestselling text The newly revised Third Edition of Reading for Understanding: How Reading Apprenticeship Improves Disciplinary Learning in Secondary and College Classrooms is the latest iteration of the best-selling, landmark book in the field of adolescent literacy. The book contains strategies for boosting the reading independence of middle, secondary, and college students. Research conducted by NSF, IES, and OIIhas validated the model taught in Reading for Understanding, demonstrating its effectiveness in raising students’ reading achievement levels. The authors teach a clear and concise instructional framework for students at all learning levels, from those with special learning needs to those taking honors and Advanced Placement courses. The book also includes: A direct correlation to disciplinary literacy, making the book an even more valuable resource in a wide range of classrooms Explanation of the social and personal dimensions for building a foundation for engaged learning Discussions of the value of setting aside dedicated class time for independent, silent reading With collaboration tips that go beyond the classroom and advice on building a cognitive “reading toolbox,” Reading for Understanding is an indispensable resource for teachers at the Grade 6 and up, literacy coaches, reading teachers, community college instructors, and other school leaders.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119816564

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9781119816560

Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12

What Works Best to Optimize Student Learning

By: John Hattie,Douglas Fisher,Nancy Frey,Linda M. Gojak,Sara Delano Moore,William Mellman

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Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12

What Works Best to Optimize Student Learning

By: John Hattie,Douglas Fisher,Nancy Frey,Linda M. Gojak,Sara Delano Moore,William Mellman

Rich tasks, collaborative work, number talks, problem-based learning, direct instruction…with so many possible approaches, how do we know which ones work the best? In Visible Learning for Mathematics, six acclaimed educators assert it’s not about which one—it’s about when—and show you how to design high-impact instruction so all students demonstrate more than a year’s worth of mathematics learning for a year spent in school. That’s a high bar, but with the amazing K-12 framework here, you choose the right approach at the right time, depending upon where learners are within three phases of learning: surface, deep, and transfer. This results in “visible” learning because the effect is tangible. The framework is forged out of current research in mathematics combined with John Hattie’s synthesis of more than 15 years of education research involving 300 million students. Chapter by chapter, and equipped with video clips, planning tools, rubrics, and templates, you get the inside track on which instructional strategies to use at each phase of the learning cycle: Surface learning phase: When—through carefully constructed experiences—students explore new concepts and make connections to procedural skills and vocabulary that give shape to developing conceptual understandings. Deep learning phase: When—through the solving of rich high-cognitive tasks and rigorous discussion—students make connections among conceptual ideas, form mathematical generalizations, and apply and practice procedural skills with fluency. Transfer phase: When students can independently think through more complex mathematics, and can plan, investigate, and elaborate as they apply what they know to new mathematical situations. To equip students for higher-level mathematics learning, we have to be clear about where students are, where they need to go, and what it looks like when they get there. Visible Learning for Math brings about powerful, precision teaching for K-12 through intentionally designed guided, collaborative, and independent learning.

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Corwin Press

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1506362974

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Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

By: Deborah V. Mink,Linda H.,Janis K. Drab Fackler

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Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

By: Deborah V. Mink,Linda H.,Janis K. Drab Fackler

Enhance mathematics instruction and build students' understanding of mathematical concepts with this practical, research-based resource. Choose from a wide range of easy-to-implement strategies that enhance mathematics instruction, including developing students' mathematical vocabulary and problem-solving abilities, assessing students' mathematics thinking, and using manipulatives. Highlights include tips on planning instruction and managing the mathematics classroom, plus differentiation strategies for each lesson. This resource is correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards.

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Shell Education

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1425893228

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9781425893224

Making a Difference

10 Essential Steps to Building a PreK-3 System

By: Linda Sullivan-Dudzic,Donna K. Gearns,Kelli Leavell

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Making a Difference

10 Essential Steps to Building a PreK-3 System

By: Linda Sullivan-Dudzic,Donna K. Gearns,Kelli Leavell

It′s time to build a bridge between early childhood programs and the K–3 system to ensure continued success for all children. This is the ultimate how-to manual for administrators and teachers who wish to maintain and maximize the gains children make in preschool." —Sally Wingle, Preschool Teacher Chelsea Community Preschool, MI "A great guide pointing in the right direction for starting a program. With the U.S. Department of Education′s emphasis on early childhood education and new monies available from the stimulus plan, this book is a valuable resource." —Cindy Luna, Principal Northside ISD, San Antonio, TX A 10-step plan for linking early childhood education to the K–3 system! The national push for improving young children′s early learning experiences is no longer just about preschool. Now the focus is on strategic planning to increase achievement by reaching out to community early childhood education providers, establishing a strong PreK–3 foundation that connects early childhood education standards and goals to a K–3 system, and ensuring that young learners receive high-quality instruction before kindergarten. Drawing on more than 20 years′ success with a PreK–3 system in Washington state, the authors present a 10-step, field-tested model that demonstrates how early childhood professionals and K–12 school leaders can outline a clear implementation plan for an integrated PreK–3 system that: Identifies both families′ and children′s needs Shares developmental information about individual learning skills and social/emotional development as children transition to kindergarten Aligns resources, curriculum, instruction, and assessments Anticipates challenges and celebrates successes Invites input from superintendents, state officials, Head Start leaders, and Title I directors

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Corwin Press

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1452271224

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Language and Literacy Development

English Learners with Communication Disorders, From Theory to Application, Second Edition

By: Linda I. Rosa-Lugo,Florin M. Mihai,Joyce W. Nutta

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Language and Literacy Development

English Learners with Communication Disorders, From Theory to Application, Second Edition

By: Linda I. Rosa-Lugo,Florin M. Mihai,Joyce W. Nutta

Language and Literacy Development: English Learners with Communication Disorders, from Theory to Application, Second Edition brings you the most useful, up-to-date information on best practices for English learners (ELs) with communication disorders from a variety of backgrounds—how to conduct assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring. The first edition of this text gave a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of serving ELs with communication disorders, and the second edition is expanded to show the nuts and bolts of how to meet ELs’ needs and how professionals can support their success at school. This text emphasizes collaboration between speech-language pathology (SLP) and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) professionals. More importantly, it shows how to apply the knowledge and implement the mechanics and practicalities of assessment, intervention, and progress monitoring. New to the Second Edition: * Updated EL and EL with communication disorders demographics and legislation. * An innovative assessment/intervention/monitoring (AIM) framework geared toward language proficiency development and academic content expansion of ELs with communication disorders. * Research-based and proficiency-level appropriate pedagogical interventions and recommendations for implementing effective assessments that support English learners with communication disorders in their language and content growth. * Updated information on commonly used assessments used by speech-language pathologists to identify/determine disability. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

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Plural Publishing

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1635501555

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9781635501551

Transcultural Nursing - E-Book

Assessment and Intervention

By: Joyce Newman Giger,Linda Haddad

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Transcultural Nursing - E-Book

Assessment and Intervention

By: Joyce Newman Giger,Linda Haddad

- NEW co-author Dr. Linda Haddad is an internationally recognized cultural scholar who has taught nursing around the globe, has acted as an advisor and coordinator for the World Health Organization, and has published over 30 scholarly articles on nursing with a focus on understanding the cultural implication to care. - UPDATED! Cultural chapters are completely revised to reflect the shifting experiences of cultural groups in our society.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323695558

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9780323695558

Creating Robust Vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

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Creating Robust Vocabulary

Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples

By: Isabel L. Beck,Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Kucan

The authors provide tools, tips, and examples for teaching vocabulary in this complementary companion to Bringing words to life.

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Guilford Publications

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1593857543

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Quantitative Bacteriology

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Oral Language and Comprehension in Preschool

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Reading for Understanding

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Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12

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Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

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Making a Difference

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Language and Literacy Development

Language and Literacy Development

Transcultural Nursing - E-Book

Transcultural Nursing - E-Book

Creating Robust Vocabulary

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