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This book provides a practical understanding of digital literacy
and information on integrating digital technology into English
Language Arts and literacy instruction at the K-6 grade levels.
Cross-disciplinary connections are also provided to bridge literacy
and language arts and other content areas for a more integrated
approach to literacy instruction. This text not only introduces
readers to various types of digital tools and resources, but also
provides practical approaches for using digital tools in
instruction to help students read and write multimodal digital
texts. Each chapter contains key elements that prompt brainstorming
about digital tools, connections to the Common Core State Standards
in Language Arts, and resources for teachers to plan instruction
that incorporates digital tools. Comprehensive sample lesson plans
that are aligned to the Common Core State Standards and English
Language Proficiency Standards are provided throughout the text.
Information about digital citizenship, digital copyright, lesson
planning, and long-range planning is also provided.
This new edition of Nelson English provides an integrated approach
to teaching the core literacy skills at primary level;
comprehension, writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling and
vocabulary. Each unit focuses on a different text from a wide range
of genres, including both fiction and non-fiction. The programme
provides embedded assessment support and regular opportunities to
practise and consolidate learning.
Stories have great power. This book attempts to harness that power
to help students grow and develop as writers. It argues that
stories and narratives can be utilized in the composition
classroom, specifically first-year composition (FYC) to break down
barriers. Throughout a given semester, stories and narratives can
help students in composition courses to overcome academic,
personal, and creative barriers, establishing a space for
developing as writers and thinkers. Providing theoretical
approaches, practical methods, and implications for using stories
in FYC, this book explores the versatility of stories as teaching
tools.
The second edition of The Music and Literacy Connection expands our
understanding of the links between reading and music by examining
those skills and learning processes that are directly parallel for
music learning and language arts literacy in the pre-K, elementary,
and secondary levels. This edition includes two new chapters: one
dedicated to secondary music education and teacher evaluation, and
another that offers a literature review of latest literacy research
in education, neuroscience, and neuropsychology. Readers will find
extensive instructional examples for music and reading teachers so
that they may enrich and support each other in alignment with
current initiatives for twenty-first-century curricula.
Instructional examples are aligned with The National Core Music
Standards and the Common Core State Standards for English Language
Arts and Media Arts. Readers will find an in-depth review of the
benefits of music learning in the listening, viewing, speaking and
writing literacy as well as comprehensive information for children
with special needs. The Music and Literacy Connection is a valuable
resource for professional development, college literacy courses,
and curriculum administrators.
This book illustrates how teachers can draw upon young adult
literature to facilitate students' social action. Each chapter
centers on one novel that represents a contemporary topic including
police brutality, women's rights, ecojustice, and bullying. In
each, authors provide pre-, during-, and after reading strategies
for teaching that connect the social issues in the texts to
students' lives and to the world around them. They then offer a
multitude of avenues for student action, emphasizing the need to
move readers from understanding and awareness to asserting their
own agency and capacities to effect change in their local,
national, and global communities. In addition to methods for
scaffolding students' analysis of texts and topics, authors also
offer a plethora of additional resources such as documentaries,
canonical companions for study, connected music, and supplementary
lesson plans.
Stories have great power. This book attempts to harness that power
to help students grow and develop as writers. It argues that
stories and narratives can be utilized in the composition
classroom, specifically first-year composition (FYC) to break down
barriers. Throughout a given semester, stories and narratives can
help students in composition courses to overcome academic,
personal, and creative barriers, establishing a space for
developing as writers and thinkers. Providing theoretical
approaches, practical methods, and implications for using stories
in FYC, this book explores the versatility of stories as teaching
tools.
The English workbook educator guide is a resource written to support the teaching in The English Workbook series.
The workbooks, designed to improve and develop learners’ literacy skills, consist of ten units of work, each focused on one of the following writing formats: procedures, recounts, expositions, narratives and reports.
Each unit includes:
- Learner analysis of writing form, speaking and listening, group and individual activities, literal, inferential and applied comprehension questions, vocabulary development and extension, spelling strategies and rules practice
- Specific language features of the particular text, such as proper nouns, imperative verbs and punctuation, clearly and concisely explained with practice exercises
- Writing activities focussed on specific writing skills related to the particular genre. Writing topics are set with planning proformas and editing and proofreading checklists. Learner evaluation is included.
This book provides an overview designed to help educators
collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy
for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the
practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests
ways for teachers to form long term partnerships. Each chapter
extends collaboration in the areas of skill and content based
learning so ELL students can achieve necessary proficiency to
thrive in content areas classrooms and minimize gaps in
instructional learning.
One of the most popular literary genres, memoir can provide
literary and literacy access to reluctant adolescent readers and
writers, and help bridge the achievement gap by motivating students
to read more critically and write more meaningfully about what
matters most to them. The introspective nature of memoir helps
students learn about themselves and connect with their environment
or community, while also meeting a variety of Common Core
standards. In this way, memoirs and creative nonfiction can provide
a bridge between *fiction and nonfiction reading, *narrative and
informative writing, *reading and writing, and *can afford a "way
in" to literacy for all adolescents. Special features of the book:
*examples of multiple mentor texts in each chapter *teacher
examples with think-aloud exercises *a variety of student samples
from diverse learners *activities to engage all learners *an
appendix of teacher resources *a reference list of over 150
full-length memoirs for grades 5-12 for whole-class, book club, or
independent reading *a list of writing resources for students and
teachers *12 full-size reproducible materials for teacher and
student use *a variety of reading, writing, speaking, and listening
strategies and activities *across-disciplines applications and
adaptations for diverse learners *daily writing focus lessons in
gradual-release-responsibility format *Common Core State Standard
connections at the end of each chapter
Literacy for Learning: A Handbook of Teaching Strategies for Middle
and High School Teachers is a collection of proven, effective
teaching strategies to promote content area literacy and help
teachers incorporate literacy learning as a means of improving
learning in all subject areas. The book presents a concise overview
of content area literacy research and a rationale for teachers in
all subject areas. Those who teach, or are about to teach, middle
and high school students will find a variety of engaging strategies
for improving student comprehension and retention of content
material. Numerous examples of how the strategies can be used
across the curriculum are included. 122 strategies in all are
included, plus tips and suggestions for their use. This valuable,
handy, and easy-to-use resource contains strategies for teaching
reading, writing, and vocabulary. Each section contains numerous
strategies for use across the curriculum. An additional section
focuses on ways to incorporate technology and multi-media resources
into teaching to promote learning. Each strategy presented includes
learning objectives, Common Core State Standards connections, a
concise overview, and simple, easy-to-follow instructions for
implementing the strategies. Teachers can pick up this book and
immediately begin using the strategies in their own classrooms.
With the implementation of Common Core State Standards, it will
become more important than ever for every teacher to be a literacy
teacher. This book should find widespread acceptance as a handy
tool to help all teachers achieve this goal.
English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this
need is often met with unenthusiastic students. "Fun" work-like
movie days or projects-is often seen as what to do after the real
work is finished. But what if instructors could blend the two
pieces together more effectively, motivating students with
interesting material while still achieving curriculum goals? This
text attempts to fuse the pieces in to a cohesive philosophy. Yin
and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture
Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school
teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching
students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of,
and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition
to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use
activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the
classroom. Whether you're new and need a guide to begin your
journey as a teacher, or you're experienced and want to add some
spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold
popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox. Other key
features of this book include: *Clear, easy-to-read sections for
each chapter, including a Review of Current Literature and
Classroom Connections *Student-centered solutions to increase
engagement with popular culture and technology *Step-by-step plans
for taking the activities from the page to the classroom easily
English studies today are driven by demanding curriculum, but this
need is often met with unenthusiastic students. "Fun" work-like
movie days or projects-is often seen as what to do after the real
work is finished. But what if instructors could blend the two
pieces together more effectively, motivating students with
interesting material while still achieving curriculum goals? This
text attempts to fuse the pieces in to a cohesive philosophy. Yin
and Yang in the English Classroom: Teaching With Popular Culture
Texts is designed to provide college professors and high school
teachers with both halves they need to tackle the job of teaching
students literature and writing skills: theoretical foundations of,
and practical applications for, the modern classroom. In addition
to theory and research, each chapter also offers ready-to-use
activities and projects that can be immediately brought into the
classroom. Whether you're new and need a guide to begin your
journey as a teacher, or you're experienced and want to add some
spice to your classroom, this text can offer new ways to fold
popular culture effectively into your teaching toolbox. Other key
features of this book include: *Clear, easy-to-read sections for
each chapter, including a Review of Current Literature and
Classroom Connections *Student-centered solutions to increase
engagement with popular culture and technology *Step-by-step plans
for taking the activities from the page to the classroom easily
This book provides an overview designed to help educators
collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy
for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the
practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests
ways for teachers to form long term partnerships. Each chapter
extends collaboration in the areas of skill and content based
learning so ELL students can achieve necessary proficiency to
thrive in content areas classrooms and minimize gaps in
instructional learning.
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