Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The globe's emigrating children The globe's emigrating children Kathleen A. Stark "The Globe's Emigrating Children describes one teacher's experiences teaching twenty-four immigrant students during their first year in the United States. From diverse places including Vietnam, Iraq,… OL11891915W
Research-based Methods of Reading Instruction for English Language Earners, Grades K-4 Research-based Methods of Reading Instruction for English Language Earners, Grades K-4 Sharon Vaughn This book is packed with dozens of field-tested lessons for helping English language learners develop proficient reading skills. OL15025466W
Connecting content and academic language for English learners and struggling students, grades 2-6 Connecting content and academic language for English learners and struggling students, grades 2-6 Ruth Swinney "This book focuses on increasing teachers' expertise in developing all students' academic language. Included are graphic organizers, sample lesson plans, and reproducibles"-- Provided by publisher. … OL15902095W
Writing strategies for the primary classroom Writing strategies for the primary classroom Mary Rosenberg "This book provides a broad range of fiction and nonfiction passages that help students in the primary grades develop the skills necessary to excel on high-stakes writing tests"-- OL16261244W
Learn to think and write Learn to think and write Una Sarno "This book presents the EPILLAW Paradigm, a practical method for developing writing skills. The paradigm consists of an original nine-level taxonomy and sequential methodology of listening, speaking,… OL16486070W
Nonfiction Writing Power Nonfiction Writing Power Adrienne Gear Nonfiction writing is important in a student's school life and it is important a skill that they will use throughout their lives. The majority of our daily reading and writing experience is made up o… OL16814244W
Literacy Literacy Rosemary Ross Johnston,Marcelle Holliday,Lesley Ljundgahl,Paul March,Gordon Winch Focusing on the interactive nature of literacy development, the book outlines a variety of approaches to teaching literacy, including "in the classroom" activities, lesson plans and the use of new te… OL19414512W
The meaning makers The meaning makers C. Gordon Wells Follows development of a representative sample of children from their first words to the end of their elementary education. OL1961070W
Creating writers Creating writers Carter, James This unique and comprehensive text offers an original approach to teaching creative writing by exploring ideas, giving advice, and explaining workshop activities and has many contributors from some o… OL221572W
Quick fix for year six Quick fix for year six Gillian Howell Teachers train their pupils from September for SATs exams which are held in May. This volume shows how to develop skills that will gain the most marks and presents key activities for teachers who've … OL24294319W
Supporting phonics and spelling for ages 5-6 Supporting phonics and spelling for ages 5-6 Andrew Brodie This title offers a systematic approach to spelling from the starting point of synthetic phonics through to the observation of phonic patterns in more complex words. It includes 'target' record sheet… OL24422914W
Teach Terrific Grammar, Grades 4 Teach Terrific Grammar, Grades 4 Gary Robert Muschla Help your students develop their grammar skills.Includes hundreds of creative, hands-on activities!If you are looking for supplemental material for your grammar program or are in search of practical … OL2667679W
The primary teacher's guide to grammar and punctuation The primary teacher's guide to grammar and punctuation Sebastien Melia This volume provides detailed subject knowledge information about the English grammar system and punctuation. It covers sentence types, clauses, word classes and punctuation, and provides valuable ba… OL27292498W
I Am a Pencil I Am a Pencil Sam Swope "When worn-down and somewhat cranky children's-book writer Sam Swope agreed to give a writing workshop in Queens, he became so energized by his twenty-eight students that he "adopted" the class. For … OL451583W
Getting Started With English Language Learners Getting Started With English Language Learners Judie Haynes A veteran educator provides insights and strategies for educators unaccustomed to working with students whose native language is not English. OL8755628W
Writing every day Writing every day Kellie Buis "Writing Every Day gives teachers all the tools they need to deliver a self-directed language program that involves students' lives, delights parents and teachers, and advances student literacy."--BO… OL8818550W
What a writer needs What a writer needs Ralph J. Fletcher The work of Donald Graves, Lucy Calkins, Donald Murray, Nancie Atwell, and others has led to a whole generation of writing process workshops where children write, share, revise, and publish their wor… OL93316W