Literacy 11

From Stephen Koch, former chair of Columbia University’s graduate creative writing program, comes essential and practical advice drawn from The Modern Library Writer’s Workshop. With nearly thirty y……続きを見る

This examination of the literary effectiveness of young adult literature from a critical, research-oriented perspective answers two key questions asked by many teachers and scholars in the field: Do……続きを見る

A modern classic, updated for today’s classroom needs No skill is more fundamental to our students’ education than reading. And no recent book has done more to advance our understanding of the neuro……続きを見る

An indispensable combination of 200 best loved hymns, poems and readings for every occasion, and ideal for personal reflection. Complete with a brief introduction to each piece and its author, this ……続きを見る

This book brings together social semiotics, cultural studies, multiliteracies, and other approaches in order to theorize very different learning environments, giving visibility to the modal effect i……続きを見る

Close Reading. Not in a very long while has a term been freighted with so much responsibility to pull every student out of a reading tailspin and into a great future of college and career readiness.……続きを見る

Lead your students to success through masterful reading programs! The success of students almost always depends upon their mastery of literacy during the early years of school. This groundbreaking t……続きを見る

Thomas P. Miller defines college English studies as literacy studies and examines how it has evolved in tandem with broader developments in literacy and the literate. He maps out “four corners” of E……続きを見る

We get tongue-tied when we try to vocalise and verbalise our thoughts, ideas, points of view and opinions. We fumble for words to express ourselves, tumble over words to make ourselves understood or……続きを見る

This fun, but very comprehensive, English course is designed for school pupils in Grades 7 to 9, for advanced ESL students, for pupils in higher grades who need more practice wit……続きを見る

"The analysis of programs presented is extremely thorough and complete. The comparisons are easy to follow due to the use of the same logical framework for each program." Karen L. Tichy, Associate S……続きを見る

"Gives us an inside view of what children should experience in the primary grades and shows us how we can build them up to new experiences in the intermediate grades. A great resource for vertical t……続きを見る

"The clear explanations and examples make the book easy to read and understand so strategies can be immediately implemented in the classroom. This text will be an excellent addition to any teacher′s……続きを見る

"Invites readers on a meaningful adventure into classrooms where children actively think. Successfully brings comprehension strategy instruction to life through explicit frameworks for literacy inst……続きを見る

"A tremendous book. Research showsーand teachers knowーthat student motivation is a central challenge. This text provides fresh insight into self-efficacy, an essential component of motivation, by e……続きを見る

"The strengths of this book are many. It translates theory into practice, showing how a solid theory can inform one′s teaching." Stevi Quate, Co-director of the Secondary Literacy Network University……続きを見る

"This book merges the five big ideas in reading with developmentally appropriate practice to create a practical guide that will enhance literacy development in any type of preschool setting. The ref……続きを見る

Strengthen student literacy achievement in middle and high schools! In response to the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), raising literacy levels in secondary schools has taken on a new urgency. Recog……続きを見る

"Purposeful, realistic . . . and clearly written….the book renews my excitement for teaching writing, and for new teachers, the text offers suggestions from a voice of experience-all within the fram……続きを見る

"New and veteran teachers who embrace learner-centered literacy will find this material useful, practical, and inexpensive." ーGayle Simoneaux, Teacher Mimosa Park Elementary School, Luling, LA "The……続きを見る

One key measure of a country’s status in the world is the literacy of its people; at the same time, global migration has led to increased interest in bilingualism and foreign language learning as to……続きを見る

This book provides a synopsis of recently published empirical research into the acquisition of reading and writing in Arabic. Its particular focus is on the interplay between the linguistic and orth……続きを見る

"Real, rather than theoretical. The clear examples are inspiring, and the approach can be put to use immediately." ーJon Potter, English and Drama Teacher Camden Hills Regional High School, Rockport……続きを見る

"Hebert is a literacy luminary. In this book, she provides the inspiration, moral purpose, and practical strategies that will help teachers across the country develop a generation of lifelong reader……続きを見る

*"Great insights, wonderful suggestions, and realistic examples!" -*S. Jackie Hill, Associate Professor & Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator Chattanooga State Technical Community College ……続きを見る

"Getting down from the ivory tower and stepping out of the principal′s office, these authors offer some of the most important and useful books about leadership that principals can buy." ーAndy Hargr……続きを見る

Use these fun, easy-to-use activities to tackle the most challenging aspect of reading! "Finally, someone has written a practical book filled with easy-to-read comprehension strategies. I will defin……続きを見る

"A delightful book. . . . It is readable, convincing, and useful for communicating with children and engaging them in fruitful conversations. I would recommend this book to anyone who has the good f……続きを見る

"Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire." -William Butler Yeats These quotes will inspire reflection on your teaching and provide tools to inspire your students, too! Teac……続きを見る

Enhance your students′ writing skills and boost their scores on standardized writing tests! In today′s high-stakes environment, standardized test scores not only gauge student performance, but are a……続きを見る