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Teach students how to practice reading skills independently - so
learning sticks Simply Stations: Independent Reading shows how to
ensure that elementary students are purposefully and effectively
practicing reading comprehension, reading fluency, selecting books,
decoding, inference, and summarizing every day. Your students will
soon be purposefully engaged and making critical steps to owning
their learning. Debbie Diller has been refining literacy stations
(sometimes called centers) for more than 40 years, working with
thousands of teachers and students. In this book, she guides you
step-by-step through planning for instruction that incorporates
reading standards, setting up and launching independent reading
stations, varying and refreshing content, to reflection and ongoing
modification. What stands out in this book is the full integration
of instruction; Debbie shows how whole-group lessons transfer to
stations work so students are practicing key skills independently -
and gives you everything needed for success: Recommendations by
grade level at every step, including grade-appropriate materials
and book choices, fiction and informational texts, for each
station; Whole-group lesson plans, differentiated by grade level
and based on key reading standards, to introduce and support
independent and partner work; On-the-spot formative assessment
ideas and troubleshooting tips; Ideas to improve English Language
Learners' reading skills, including online Spanish-language
materials; 30 time-saving downloadable resources for teachers and
students to ensure success; and Dozens, real-classroom photos so
you see the possibilities first-hand. Simply Stations: Independent
Reading gives you invaluable tips, solutions, and insight that can
transform the way your students learn and practice reading skills.
It's time to boost the impact of your literacy stations!
Originally published in 1957, this book presents a comprehensive
account of the factors involved in learning to read and the issues
leading to children having difficulties in this area. The text
begins by analysing what the child does during the learning
process, discussing mistakes and difficulties at each point.
Consideration is given to the relative importance of seeing and
recognising shapes and their relationships, hearing and pronouncing
sounds correctly, and understanding the meanings of words and their
phonetic analysis. This leads to a study of the nature of 'reading
disability' and its main environmental and innate causes. Methods
of remedial teaching and strategies for improving reading are then
covered. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in
the development of child psychology and the processes involved in
learning to read.
Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Cantonese and
communicate confidently with others? Through authentic
conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and
extensive practice and review, Complete Cantonese will equip you
with the skills you need to use Cantonese in a variety of settings
and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.
What will I achieve by the end of the course? By the end of
Complete Cantonese you will have a solid intermediate-level
grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and
listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and
accuracy. Is this course for me? If you want to move confidently
from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you.
It's perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor,
or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher
course. What do I get? -26 learning units plus verbs reference and
word glossary and revision section -Discovery Method - figure out
rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key
skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn
- tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture
notes - learn about the people and places of China -Outcomes-based
learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening
activities - everyday conversations give you a flavour of real
spoken Cantonese -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress
*Complete Cantonese maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level
proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign
Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level
of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
guidelines. What else can I use to learn Cantonese? If you require
an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in
Cantonese Absolute Beginner course: 9781444174991 This pack
includes a book and one mp3 CD of audio material. Rely on Teach
Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.
The Lifeboat Read & Spell Scheme. A highly-structured,
multi-sensory scheme of lessons to help dyslexic children - and
adults - to read, write and spell. This book contains ten lessons
and each lesson is made up of eight photocopiable worksheets.
The Lifeboat Read & Spell Scheme. A highly-structured,
multi-sensory scheme of lessons to help dyslexic children - and
adults - to read, write and spell. This book contains ten lessons
and each lesson is made up of eight photocopiable worksheets.
The book introduces readers to various writing styles and offers a
bridge to advanced reading and writing of the Thai language.
Challenges readers to read Thai and keeps their attention with
interesting cultural facts about Thailand. Also helps readers
expand their Thai vocabulary in a systematic way. Two CDs follow
along with lessons in the book.
The Intellectual Revolution is a reader designed for students who
have just completed an introductory course in ancient Greek and
wish to read substantial passages of ancient authors in the
original language. It introduces three of ancient Greece's most
important authors, Euripides, Thucydides and Plato, and includes
such gripping and influential stories as the revenge of Medeia (as
told by Euripides); the Athenians' ill-fated Sicilian expedition
(from Thucydides' Histories) and the life and death of Socrates.
Notes accompanying each passage provide extensive help with
vocabulary and translation, and each section contains a brief
introduction to the author and his work. The first edition of the
book proved very successful with students and instructors for more
than three decades. This, the second edition, includes the same
texts as the first but provides much more help with translating and
understanding them in order better to meet the needs of modern
students.
Originally published in 1912 as part of the Pitt Press Series, this
book contains selections from Roman authors, mostly of the Augustan
period, intended to help students with relatively little experience
in Latin gain familiarity with some of 'the chief masters of the
language', as Duff says in his introduction. This book will be of
value to anyone with an interest in Latin or in the history of
classical education.
It's easy to teach yourself Greek! "Complete Greek: A Teach
Yourself Guide" provides you with a clear and comprehensive
approach to Greek, so you can progress quickly from the basics to
understanding, speaking, and writing Greek with confidence. Within
each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are
introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a
gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject.
Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening,
speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current
cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society.
Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to
get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick
tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra
online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer
understanding of the basics of the language
This textbook teaches the basics of French grammar, reinforcing its
lessons with exercises and key practice translations. A systematic
guide, the volume is a critical companion for university-level
students learning to read and translate written French into
English; for graduate scholars learning to do research in French or
prepping for proficiency exams; and for any interested readers who
want to improve their facility with the French language. In
addition, A Short Course in Reading French exposes readers to a
broad range of French texts from the humanities and social
sciences, including writings by distinguished francophone authors
from around the world. The book begins with French pronunciation
and cognates and moves through nouns, articles, and prepositions;
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; a graduated presentation of all the
indicative and subjunctive tenses; object, relative, and other
pronouns; the passive voice; common idiomatic constructions; and
other fundamental building blocks of the French language. Chapters
contain translation passages from such authors as Pascal,
Montesquieu, Proust, Sartre, Bourdieu, Senghor, Cesaire, de
Certeau, de Beauvoir, Barthes, and Kristeva. Drawn from more than
two decades of experience teaching French to students from academic
and nonacademic backgrounds, Celia Brickman's clear, accessible,
and time-tested format enables even beginners to develop a
sophisticated grasp of the language and become adept readers of
French. There is an answer key for translation exercises and for
non-copyrighted translation passages available to professors and
teachers who have assigned this title in a class. Please provide
your name, title, institution, and number of students in the course
in an email to [email protected].
"Learn to Read Greek "is a text and workbook for students beginning
the study of Ancient Greek. It is the companion volume to the
authors' "Learn to Read Latin, "published in 2004. Like its Latin
predecessor, it has a grammar-based approach and is intended for
students who have a serious interest in learning the language. The
text and workbook include carefully chosen vocabularies and
extensive vocabulary notes; clear and complete presentations of all
necessary morphology and syntax; large numbers of drills and drill
sentences; and abundant unabridged sample passages""from a variety
of Greek authors and texts.
Understand the science of reading and how to implement
evidence-based instruction to increase the reading and writing
achievement of pre-K-6 students, including those at risk for
reading difficulties. Fully revised and updated, this core text
covers the research base for structured literacy instruction and
practical guidance on the essential components of literacy
instruction : oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics,
vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, and
writing. Woven throughout this new edition are proven strategies
for applying explicit, systematic instruction, including
affirmative and corrective feedback, active engagement, effective
practice, and ongoing assessment of student progress. Practical
features such as instructional activities, scripted demonstrations
of lessons, and online resources give readers explicit examples of
how to translate the research into classroom instruction. Engaging,
pragmatic, and accessible, this book is an essential text for
preservice teacher candidates and a valuable resource for
experienced teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and other
professionals involved in teaching foundational literacy skills.
WHAT'S NEW New chapters focused on: assessment basics* standards to
guide instruction * development of social-emotional skills and
early language * advanced word study * English learners *
supportive technology * role of reflection in planning instruction.
Revised chapters on: foundational skills of literacy acquisition
and instruction to develop phonological and phonemic awareness *
basic phonics * beginning and advanced handwriting, spelling,
composition, and strategic writing * fluency * vocabulary *
comprehension * disciplinary literacy * integrated lesson plans New
features: Reflect boxes that encourage critical thought *
multiple-choice Knowledge Assessment questions * revised
Application Activities * vignettes, case studies, numbered text
boxes, and sample activities and scripts Updated information on:
structured literacy * data-based decision making * MTSS *
metacognitive awareness * formal and informal assessments to guide
instruction * standards-based instruction including the Common Core
State Standards and the Knowledge & Practice Standards for
Teachers of Reading ONLINE COMPANION MATERIALS: Online Resource
Appendix addressing each topic, PowerPoint slides for each chapter,
an answer key for the Knowledge Assessment questions, sample lesson
plans, and sample syllabi for teacher educators.
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