Text Structures From the Masters
Text Structures From the Masters

Author: Gretchen Bernabei

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2016-01-29

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1506332862

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Text Structures from the Masters provides 50 short texts written by famous Americans driven by what Peter Elbow described as “an itch” to say something. By examining the structure of these mentor texts, students see that they too have an “itch” and learn how to use the text structure of each document to express it. Each 4-page lesson includes: A planning sheet that shows the structure of the mentor text Brainstorming boxes A method for “kernelizing” (outlining) their own essay Student examples

The Writing Teacher's Companion
The Writing Teacher's Companion

Author: Ralph Fletcher

Publisher: Scholastic Professional

Published: 2017-06-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781338148046

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This warm and practical guidebook by celebrated author and educator Ralph Fletcher demystifies the teaching of writing and shows how to engage every student.

Stuart Little
Stuart Little

Author: E. B. White

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0062408216

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The classic story by E. B. White, author of the Newbery Honor Book Charlotte's Web and The Trumpet of the Swan, about one small mouse on a very big adventure. Now available as an ebook! Illustrations in this ebook appear in vibrant full color on a full-color device and in rich black-and-white on all other devices. Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure. Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend? Stuart Little joins E. B. White favorites Charlotte's Web and The Trumpet of the Swan as classic illustrated novels that continue to speak to today's readers. Whether you curl up with your young reader to share these books or hand them off for independent reading, you are helping to create what are likely to be all-time favorite reading memories.

Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies
Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies

Author: Leah M. Melber

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2009-09-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1452211299

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With an emphasis on active learning, this supplementary text helps busy elementary and middle school teachers engage all students in the vibrant world of social studies. This inquiry-based book presents hands-on explorations, interaction with primary sources, and critical thinking activities, that provide concrete methods to successfully integrate the language arts into the social studies curriculum. Key Features Promotes the development of literacy skills by authentically integrating language arts Supports differentiated instruction for specific grade levels, English language learners, and students with special needs Connects to standards in language arts, social studies, and technology

From Striving to Thriving Writers
From Striving to Thriving Writers

Author: Sara Holbrook

Publisher: Scholastic Professional

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781338321685

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Renowned literacy expert Stephanie Harvey teams up with authors and writing consultants Sara Holbrook and Michael Salinger to introduce short writing scaffolds to support student writing and help strivers approach writing with energy and action. Based on Harvey's bestselling From Striving to Thriving approach, the 27 writing strategies presented in From Striving to Thriving Writers are designed to improve and integrate writing across the curriculum. With lessons targeting reading, writing, and speaking standards, this innovative writing tool encourages students to practice voluminous writing and build a culture of conversation throughout the writing process, which is especially beneficial for emerging bilingual students.

Barnacle Is Bored
Barnacle Is Bored

Author: Jonathan Fenske

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2016-05-10

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 0545913160

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Barnacle is bored. Bored. Bored. Bored. Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by. Barnacle bets the fish doesn't have a boring life. In the end, it turns out exciting isn't always better. . .

Literacy Is NOT Enough
Literacy Is NOT Enough

Author: Lee Crockett

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2011-10-28

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1452296383

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How to upgrade literacy instruction for digital learners Educating students to traditional literacy standards is no longer enough. If students are to thrive in their academic and 21st century careers, then independent and creative thinking hold the highest currency. In Literacy is NOT Enough, the authors explain in detail how to add these new components of literacy: Solution Fluency Information Fluency Creativity Fluency Collaboration Fluency Students must master a completely different set of skills to succeed in a culture of technology-driven automation, abundance, and access to global labor markets. The authors present an effective framework for integrating comprehensive literacy or fluency into the traditional curriculum.

From Striving to Thriving
From Striving to Thriving

Author: Stephanie Harvey

Publisher: Scholastic Professional

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781338051964

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Literacy specialists Stephanie Harvey and Annie Ward demonstrate how to "table the labels" and use detailed formative assessments to craft targeted, personalized instruction that enable striving readers to do what they need above all - to find books they love and engage in voluminous reading.