Literacy Lessons, K–8
Literacy Lessons, K–8

Author: Helen Hoffner

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2010-08-17

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1452271712

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"This is a time-saving treasure with a comprehensive selection of literacy activities. The literature choices and related lessons will motivate and engage a diverse population of learners." —Eileen Baker, Supervisor of K–12 Reading and K–8 Language Arts, Cinnaminson Township School District, NJ "These easy-to-follow lessons provide educators with opportunities to help children meet the standards while enjoying children′s literature and positive interactions." —Kathleen Quinn, Professor, Holy Family University Build your students′ literacy skills through a full range of outstanding lessons and activities! Offering a wealth of complete, classroom-ready activities and lesson plans, this standards-based guide helps K–8 teachers advance student achievement in all areas of literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. Helen Hoffner shows teachers how to engage students by connecting literacy learning with students′ lives, involving family, friends, and the community. Tied to IRA/NCTE and McREL literacy standards, the lessons include everything teachers need for implementation, featuring: Step-by-step directions, sample student forms, and assessments A literature list with recommendations for Grades K–2, 3–5, and 6–8 Adaptations for English language learners Methods for differentiating by grade level and student ability Samples of student work With bonus literacy-focused arts and crafts projects included, this is your go-to resource for hands-on activities that build connections between students, literature, and the community.

Leaders of Their Own Learning
Leaders of Their Own Learning

Author: Ron Berger

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 1118655443

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From EL Education comes a proven approach to student assessment Leaders of Their Own Learning offers a new way of thinking about assessment based on the celebrated work of EL Education schools across the country. Student-Engaged Assessment is not a single practice but an approach to teaching and learning that equips and compels students to understand goals for their learning and growth, track their progress toward those goals, and take responsibility for reaching them. This requires a set of interrelated strategies and structures and a whole-school culture in which students are given the respect and responsibility to be meaningfully engaged in their own learning. Includes everything teachers and school leaders need to implement a successful Student-Engaged Assessment system in their schools Outlines the practices that will engage students in making academic progress, improve achievement, and involve families and communities in the life of the school Describes each of the book's eight key practices, gives advice on how to begin, and explains what teachers and school leaders need to put into practice in their own classrooms Ron Berger is Chief Program Officer for EL Education and a former public school teacher Leaders of Their Own Learning shows educators how to ignite the capacity of students to take responsibility for their own learning, meet Common Core and state standards, and reach higher levels of achievement. DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.

The Big Book of Literacy Tasks, Grades K-8
The Big Book of Literacy Tasks, Grades K-8

Author: Nancy Akhavan

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-01-22

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1544321929

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With 75 tasks on full-color pages, this book offers a literacy instruction plan that ensures students benefit from independent effort and engagement.

Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8
Teaching Reading Across the Day, Grades K-8

Author: Jennifer Serravallo

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2024-04-21

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1071950711

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"Reading well across disciplines and within varied contexts will help students to be versatile, flexible, deep readers who can better learn from their reading, transfer skills across subjects, and use strategies to meet the unique demands of reading in each content area." – Jennifer Serravallo Research-based, easy-to-use lesson structures for explicit and engaging teaching In Teaching Reading Across the Day, literacy expert Jennifer Serravallo provides nine effective, predictable, research-based lesson structures that help busy teachers save planning time and focus their teaching—and student attention—on content rather than procedures. Each of the nine lesson structures (read aloud, phonics and spelling, vocabulary, focus, shared reading, close reading, guided inquiry, reader’s theater, and conversation) has its own chapter and features a wealth of resources that let you see the lessons in action in ELA, Science, and Social Studies classes, including: An annotated teaching vignette, lesson explanation, and research notes Tips for planning, structure and timing suggestions, and ideas for responsive teaching Detailed planning templates and 22 accompanying online videos covering over 3 hours of classroom footage Jen’s reflections, key look-fors, and ideas for next steps The nine lesson structures can be used with any curriculum or core program, text, and subject, making it easier for teachers to maximize explicit and engaging teaching time across the day, and simplify planning and preparation. Jen incorporates a wide range of compelling research about how best to teach reading to every student in your class and translates the research (or the science of teaching reading) into high-leverage moves you can count on to deliver powerful lessons again and again. She also honors the art of teaching reading, helping teachers tap into their experience and hone their expertise to make quick, effective classroom decisions that take student learning to the next level.

Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms
Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms

Author: Janet C. Richards

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-05-14

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1135644659

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This book focuses on preservice teachers' experiences in trying to implement a multiple-ways-of knowing curriculum. It aims to integrate multiple literacies in K-8 classrooms by weaving music, dance, visual arts, popular culture media, and computer technology with reading and writing lessons.

Improving Students' Writing, K-8
Improving Students' Writing, K-8

Author: Diane M. Barone

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9781412917117

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"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.

Teaching With Author Web Sites, K–8
Teaching With Author Web Sites, K–8

Author: Rose Cherie Reissman

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2009-11-13

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1452273715

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"As a folklorist, writer, and teacher of writing, I know firsthand how interactive author Web sites make it possible for students to talk, meet, and exchange ideas with extraordinary writers. Reissman and Gura have devised a brilliant strategy for utilizing the World Wide Web in the service of literacy. This book offers a wide range of opportunities for teachers and students to use these free resources to foster literacy and learning in the classroom." —Steve Zeitlin, Director City Lore Foster students′ literacy and learning in the digital age through the engaging world of author Web sites! Using the Internet as an instructional tool can be daunting, but this innovative guide demonstrates how very easily and effectively author Web sites can be integrated into any classroom as a free and accessible resource for instruction, thus fulfilling the mandate for using technology in teaching and learning. Rose Cherie Reissman and Mark Gura show teachers how to make the most of author Web sites—from such favorite authors as Jean Craighead George, Judy Blume, and Eric Carle—to deepen students′ engagement with reading and invite students into a fascinating literary community. The authors offer a rich trove of resources for teachers to explore: Activities that encourage and energize reluctant learners to participate in class discussions Strategies to promote literacy learning, including nonfiction reading, narrative writing, visual literacy, and much more Suggestions for using Web sites as a learning tool in math, science, and social studies Simple instructions on how students can create their own author-focused Web sites No matter what your level of technological expertise, this book provides the guidance needed to use author Web sites to encourage students′ lifelong literacy.

RTI & Differentiated Reading in the K-8 Classroom
RTI & Differentiated Reading in the K-8 Classroom

Author: William N. Bender

Publisher: Solution Tree Press

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1935543784

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Make the transition from traditional, whole-group reading instruction to the 21st century classroom by integrating three innovations that will dramatically improve elementary reading instruction: RTI, differentiated instruction, and technology. Detailed explanations, helpful case studies, and recommendations of current technologies bring these ideas to life.

Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms
Integrating Multiple Literacies in K-8 Classrooms

Author: Janet C. Richards

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2003-05-14

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 1135644640

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This text gives prospective and practicing teachers a comprehensive understanding of how to teach multiple literacies in elementary arid middle school classrooms. All of the Iiteracies—dance, music, visual arts, popular culture, media, and computer technologies—are integrated with reading and writing. Balanced treatment is given to theoretical perspectives and practical applications. The text also features authentic cases written by preservice teachers, and commentaries on the cases from practitioners and university professors. The cases are designed to prepare future teachers for the PRAXIS teacher certifying exam and others offered in many states. Three theoretical chapters support the practical applications: Chapter 1 addresses the benefits of writing and analyzing cases and the specific attributes of exemplary teaching cases, and offers guidelines for teachers to author their own case narratives and questions for analyzing and discussing case issues with peers; Chapter 2 discusses the role of electronic symbol making and multiple sign systems in children’s literacy and how children use symbols to receive and express meaning; Chapter 3 offers a theoretical framework that helps define and enable teachers to use the new literacies of Internet technology, and provides a strong rationale for expanding traditional definitions of literacy.