From Ideas to Words
From Ideas to Words

Author: Tasha Tropp Laman

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780325043609

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A comprehensive guide to working with any English language learner (ELL) student writer. Provides insight and practical tips for getting ELL students writing, even if they are at the very beginning stages of English language acquisition. Each chapter is stocked with specific tools and strategies that help make writing instruction meet the needs of multilingual writers; illustrated classroom vignettes and samples of children's writing; and student observations and planning notes based on the information in that chapter. Includes advice on creating a classroom environment that supports ELL writers, building a community that promotes risk taking and values different experiences, creating whole group minilessons that meet the needs of emerging and fluent ELLs, scaffolding independent practice for a wide variety of ELLs, scaffolding writing conferences with tools based on ELL students' writing and language needs, facilitating and encouraging students to share and reflect.

Ideas Into Words
Ideas Into Words

Author: Elise Hancock

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2003-06-17

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9780801873294

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From the latest breakthroughs in medical research and information technologies to new discoveries about the diversity of life on earth, science is becoming both more specialized and more relevant. Consequently, the need for writers who can clarify these breakthroughs and discoveries for the general public has become acute. In Ideas into Words, Elise Hancock, a professional writer and editor with thirty years of experience, provides both novice and seasoned science writers with the practical advice and canny insights they need to take their craft to the next level. Rich with real-life examples and anecdotes, this book covers the essentials of science writing: finding story ideas, learning the science, opening and shaping a piece, polishing drafts, overcoming blocks, and conducting interviews with scientists and other experts who may not be accustomed to making their ideas understandable to lay readers. Hancock's wisdom will prove useful to anyone pursuing nonfiction writing as a career. She devotes an entire chapter to habits and attitudes that writers should cultivate, another to structure, and a third to the art of revision. Some of her advice is surprising (she cautions against s

Words and Ideas
Words and Ideas

Author: William J. Dominik

Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 0865164851

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Unlike most etymology textbooks, this one presents the words studied in the context of the ideas in which the words functioned. Instead of studying endless lists of word roots, suffixes, and prefixes in isolation, the words are enlivened by their social, literary, and cultural media. Features: Chapters on Mythology, Medicine, Politics and Law, Commerce and Economics, Philosophy and Psychology, History Introduction to word building Exercises throughout Illustrations of ancient artifacts Clever cartoons on word origins Glossary of English words and phrases.

Words That Stick - 229 Simple Ideas To Help You Write Better (Almost) Instantly
Words That Stick - 229 Simple Ideas To Help You Write Better (Almost) Instantly

Author: Rix Quinn

Publisher: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing

Published: 2011-09-01

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9781602648739

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"Words That Stick" is a book for students and professionals who hate to write. It divides writing into four problem areas: the heading or title; the first sentence; transitional sentences and paragraphs; and the conclusion. Then, it shows you how to overcome each problem.In this short, entertaining book you'll find: 51 ways to create a title or heading; 11 ways to write better (almost) instantly; the secret of transitional paragraphs; and 30 ways to conclude your story.

I Am Using My Words!
I Am Using My Words!

Author: Jordan Collins

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781785985140

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Kitty-Kat is a good kitten, but she doesn't use her words. She points, growls, stamps and scowls, but she doesn't say what she wants!

Words I Wish I Wrote
Words I Wish I Wrote

Author: Robert Fulghum

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9780060175603

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"Fulghum ... shares with readers the words and wisdom of others that have guided and inspired him throughout his life and on which he drew when writing his international bestsellers."--Jacket.

The Visual Communications Book
The Visual Communications Book

Author: Mark Edwards

Publisher: Lid Publishing

Published: 2015-06-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781907794940

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A unique and practical guide to making high-impact presentations by using visual communications techniques.

100 Animal Words
100 Animal Words

Author:

Publisher: Silver Dolphin Books

Published: 2018-08-14

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781684120239

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Introduce your little ones to animals with this early learning book! Bright pictures and labels encourage children to look, point, and learn as they are introduced to 100 animal words! With adorable illustrations by Dawn Machell and a padded cover format, 100 Animal Words is the perfect book for little learners.

Find-And-Fit: First Words
Find-And-Fit: First Words

Author: Make Believe Ideas

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781786928986

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A fun and educational first-words book with jigsaw pieces! A fun and educational first-words book with jigsaw pieces! With a modern new look and interesting novelty format, this is a first words book with added play value. Pop the jigsaw pieces out of the cover and figure out which page each one fits into to. Use the themes, labels, and shapes to find out the answers with your child.

Words Their Way
Words Their Way

Author: Donald R. Bear

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780137035106

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"Words Their Way" is a hands-on, developmentally driven approach to word study that illustrates how to integrate and teach children phonics, vocabulary, and spelling skills. This fifth edition features updated activities, expanded coverage of English learners, and emphasis on progress monitoring.