The Second edition of Really Writing! provides 40 real-life writing activities that capture the attention of young authors (grades 2 through 6) who are just learning the composing process. This book is also a valuable resource for teaching advanced writers who are ready to experiment with a variety of writing and speaking genres. Each of the really writing! activities is based on state and nat…
Literature Circles are student-centered book discussion groups in which each student has a role for which he or she is responsible. Literature circles accommodate a wide variety of reading levels and allow for differentiated instruction. In addition to promoting reading, writing and listening skills, literature circles encourage cooperation and courtesy, allow for individual assessment and moti…
The author has created 25 more great ways for your children to respond to fiction and nonfiction. It happened in a Flash (Back!), puzzle person, sizing up setting and other easy and fun activities help students explore literary elements such as plot, character, setting, and theme - and deepen their comprehension. Each activity includes directions, a student sample, and a reproducible rubric.
What is recipe for success with differentiated vocabulary instruction? How do you ensure students are getting enough exposure to new words at the right level of challenge? One surefire approach has two key parts : First, introduce new vocabulary words in the context of the subject and reading materials that students are immersed in. Second, provide students with an activity at their just-righ…
Do you spend hours creating word lists and weekly vocabulary tests only to find that your students have "forgotten" the words by the following week? Janet Allen and her students were frustrated with the same problem. Words, words, words describes the research that changed the way she and many other teachers teach vocabulary. It offers educators practical, research-based solutions for helping st…
Would you believe... explores everyday life through the centuries - but not as you-ve ever seen it before!
Busy? Looking for inspiration? New Bright Ideas is crammed with lively easy-to-use ideas to brighten up your classroom. Each book provides a fresh and practical collection of dip-in activities that will ensure your children have fun as they learn. There are clear step-by-step instructions and guidance on how to differentiate for lower and higher achievers. All the ideas can be slotted easily in…
This book is an easy to use resource that helps you edit your writing before someone else reads it such as: parts of speech, irregular nouns and verbs, the 100 most commonly confused and misused words.etc