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Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Effective Practices Across the Curriculum

By: Camille Blachowicz,Donna Ogle,Peter Fisher,Susan Watts Taffe

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Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Effective Practices Across the Curriculum

By: Camille Blachowicz,Donna Ogle,Peter Fisher,Susan Watts Taffe

This book showcases effective ways to build the vocabulary knowledge K-8 learners need to engage meaningfully in reading, writing, and discussion on academic subjects. The distinguished authors draw on decades of classroom experience to explain what academic vocabulary is, how it fits into the Common Core State Standards, and how targeting vocabulary can enhance conceptual understanding in English language arts, social studies, and math and science. Rich classroom vignettes, teaching tips, and examples of student work are included. The book also features helpful figures, word lists, discussion questions, and recommended print and online resources.

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Guilford Press

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1462510299

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Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

By: Susan Lenski,Frances Verbruggen

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Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

By: Susan Lenski,Frances Verbruggen

Many English language learners (ELLs) require extra support to become successful writers. This book helps teachers understand the unique needs of ELLs and promote their achievement by adapting the effective instructional methods teachers already know. Engaging and accessible, the book features standards-based lesson planning ideas, examples of student work, and 15 reproducible worksheets, rubrics, and other useful materials. It describes ways to combine instruction in core skills with ample opportunities to write and revise in different genres. Invaluable guidance is provided for assessing ELLs' writing development at different grade levels and language proficiency levels.

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Guilford Press

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1606236687

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Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Tools, Techniques, and Transformations

By: Lane W. Clarke,Susan Watts-Taffe

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Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Tools, Techniques, and Transformations

By: Lane W. Clarke,Susan Watts-Taffe

This book is a comprehensive guide for literacy teacher educators and professional development trainers who teach and work in online settings. The authors provide tools, techniques, and resources for developing courses, workshops, and other online learning experiences, including blended/hybrid delivery formats that combine face-to-face meetings with online practices. Moving away from traditional discussions in which technology and delivery systems dominate the conversation, this book focuses on the literacy instructor with techniques for building effective learning communities. The authors outline the unique pedagogical challenges posed by online courses and offer guidance for making decisions about what tools to use for specific instructional purposes. More than simply a “how-to” book, this resource will encourage novice and experienced instructors to extend their thinking and enable online literacy teacher education to grow in productive ways. Book Features: Support for those teaching in many different roles, including program coordinators, professors, and adjuncts. A focus on pedagogical innovation as the key to success, with concrete examples of instructional and assessment practices. Connections to the IRA Standards for Reading Professionals and other national standards for teacher education. A companion website where online literacy teacher educators can communicate and share resources. “Be prepared to experience a compelling journey. . . . This might very well be the book that inspires you, like me, to find a trusted colleague, take a few risks, and begin your own journey toward moving a literacy course or whole program online.” —From the Foreword by Julie Coiro, University of Rhode Island Lane W. Clarke is assistant professor and literacy concentration leader in the Education Department of the University of New England. Susan Watts-Taffe is associate professor and coordinator of the Reading Endorsement program at the University of Cincinnati.

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169

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Teachers College Press

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0807772496

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9780807772492

Literacy Teacher Education

Principles and Effective Practices

By: Deborah G. Litt,Susan D. Martin,Nancy A. Place

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Literacy Teacher Education

Principles and Effective Practices

By: Deborah G. Litt,Susan D. Martin,Nancy A. Place

Few resources exist to give literacy teacher educators a comprehensive view of effective, innovative practices in their field, making this uniquely practical volume an important addition to the literature. Each chapter describes research findings and pedagogical methods, with an emphasis on what teachers really need to know to succeed. Woven into the text are more than 30 detailed activities and assignments to support teacher development, written by outstanding teacher educators. Links to professional teaching standards and the Common Core State Standards are highlighted throughout. Supplemental materials, including forms, checklists, and handouts, can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

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297

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Guilford Publications

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1462518419

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9781462518418

Engaging Readers

Supporting All Students in Knowledge-Driven Reading, Grades 4-8

By: Dana A. Robertson,Evelyn Ford-Connors,Susan Dougherty

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Engaging Readers

Supporting All Students in Knowledge-Driven Reading, Grades 4-8

By: Dana A. Robertson,Evelyn Ford-Connors,Susan Dougherty

An important goal of teachers is to get all students, especially those in the upper elementary and middle grades who struggle with academic work, engaged in reading. This book examines current research on instructional principles and actions related to engaged reading. It shows how teachers can translate this research into evidence-based actions that promote productive instructional contexts and focus students’ purposeful use of literacy in acquiring knowledge. The authors integrate descriptions of principles and actions with concrete examples of classroom instruction and thematic teaching across disciplinary contexts and demonstrate how teachers might mediate students’ reading of complex texts. The book provides readers with a vivid picture of the complexities of teaching reading in the upper elementary and middle grades. In particular, the book blends individual principles and practices into a holistic approach to creating productive and engaged learning environments for all upper elementary and middle grade learners.

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205

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1475823312

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9781475823318

Improving Reading

Strategies and Resources

By: Jerry L. Johns,Susan Davis Lenski

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Improving Reading

Strategies and Resources

By: Jerry L. Johns,Susan Davis Lenski

Provides teaching strategies, activities, and resources to help students with specific problems.

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654

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Kendall Hunt

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0787276146

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9780787276140

Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Tools, Techniques, and Transformations

By: Lane W. Clarke,Susan Watts-Taffe

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Tools, Techniques, and Transformations

By: Lane W. Clarke,Susan Watts-Taffe

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Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Effective Practices Across the Curriculum

By: Camille Blachowicz,Donna Ogle,Peter Fisher,Susan Watts Taffe

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Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Effective Practices Across the Curriculum

By: Camille Blachowicz,Donna Ogle,Peter Fisher,Susan Watts Taffe

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1462510299

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Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

Writing Instruction and Assessment for English Language Learners K-8

Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Literacy Teacher Education

Literacy Teacher Education

Engaging Readers

Engaging Readers

Improving Reading

Improving Reading

Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Educating Literacy Teachers Online

Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

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