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Schreibschrift (LA) (German, Paperback): Jan Debbrecht Schreibschrift (LA) (German, Paperback)
Jan Debbrecht
R227 Discovery Miles 2 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom, Grades K-5 (Paperback): Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Hattie Teaching Literacy in the Visible Learning Classroom, Grades K-5 (Paperback)
Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Hattie
R877 R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Save R59 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Visible Learning schools, districts and teachers will benefit greatly from this highly practical resource with ready-to-go lessons that will aid them as they transition from learning about VL, to implementing and practicing these principals in their ELA classroom teaching. In each chapter, the authors also profile three teachers of various grade levels and locations who have worked to make learning visible for their students and have impacted learning in significant ways.

The Right Word - A Writer's Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms (Paperback): The Right Word - A Writer's Toolkit of Grammar, Vocabulary and Literary Terms (Paperback)
R400 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.

Commonwealth Public Address - Essays in Criticism (Paperback): Marian B. McLeod Commonwealth Public Address - Essays in Criticism (Paperback)
Marian B. McLeod
R505 R419 Discovery Miles 4 190 Save R86 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Until recent years oratory was considered a fundamental component of the literature of a nation, and a liberal education implied a knowledge of the great speakers and their principal speeches no less than of the important poems, plays and prose works. For some time, however, the study of literature has been reduced in many places to just two genres: poetry and prose fiction; but of late literary studies have expanded considerably, to include speeches, children's and juvenile literature, historiography, diaries and journals, memoirs, letters, science and fantasy fiction - even graffiti and inscriptions.Increasingly, papers on Commonwealth speakers are heard at national and international conferences and found in scholarly journals, and the speeches of famous persons are studied with the same intensity as their imaginative works. As a result, rhetorical theories and communication studies have developed rapidly in order to better evaluate speeches, or public address. The papers included in this collection suggest the range of studies of Commonwealth public address: historical, comparative, analytical and survey. They examine the effectiveness of some of the major figures in world affairs: G K Goldhale and B G Tilak (India); Jessie Street and R G Menzies (Australia); Maurice Bishop (Grenada) and Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham (Guyana). In addition, they consider African and Canadian oratory and the relationship of speeches to history and politics, concluding with a proposed canon of Commonwealth public address.

Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading (Paperback): Alan D. Flurkey, Eric J. Paulson, Kenneth S Goodman Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading (Paperback)
Alan D. Flurkey, Eric J. Paulson, Kenneth S Goodman
R774 Discovery Miles 7 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides research-based insights that deepen and broaden current understandings of the nature of reading. Informed by psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic views of reading-as-meaning-construction, the studies build on principles of "scientific realism"--an approach to inquiry that incorporates and values a wide variety of methods of observation to find the most inclusive, ecologically valid description of the reading processes as it is observed in a variety of contexts from a wide range of perspectives.
Focusing on how facts are discovered, developed, and used in the construction of knowledge about reading--a data-driven and theory-driven construction that results from observing the reading process with a variety of tools, methods, disciplines, and conceptual frameworks--scientific realism goes beyond rationalism and experimentation to include studies of events and experiences, but still satisfies even the most narrow definitions of what state andnational lawmakers refer to as "reliable and replicable research on reading." Each study in this volume breaks ground for a new line of reading research underpinned by the theory of reading based in scientific realism.
"Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading" is directed to reading researchers, teacher educators, reading specialists, special educators, graduate students, and related education professionals in the disciplines of applied psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics, and is appropriate as a text for advanced courses in these areas.

Schreibschriftlehrgang VA Selbstlernheft (German, Paperback): Jan Debbrecht Schreibschriftlehrgang VA Selbstlernheft (German, Paperback)
Jan Debbrecht
R246 Discovery Miles 2 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading (Hardcover): Alan D. Flurkey, Eric J. Paulson, Kenneth S Goodman Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading (Hardcover)
Alan D. Flurkey, Eric J. Paulson, Kenneth S Goodman
R3,367 R2,613 Discovery Miles 26 130 Save R754 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides research-based insights that deepen and broaden current understandings of the nature of reading. Informed by psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic views of reading-as-meaning-construction, the studies build on principles of "scientific realism"--an approach to inquiry that incorporates and values a wide variety of methods of observation to find the most inclusive, ecologically valid description of the reading processes as it is observed in a variety of contexts from a wide range of perspectives.
Focusing on how facts are discovered, developed, and used in the construction of knowledge about reading--a data-driven and theory-driven construction that results from observing the reading process with a variety of tools, methods, disciplines, and conceptual frameworks--scientific realism goes beyond rationalism and experimentation to include studies of events and experiences, but still satisfies even the most narrow definitions of what state andnational lawmakers refer to as "reliable and replicable research on reading." Each study in this volume breaks ground for a new line of reading research underpinned by the theory of reading based in scientific realism.
"Scientific Realism in Studies of Reading" is directed to reading researchers, teacher educators, reading specialists, special educators, graduate students, and related education professionals in the disciplines of applied psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics, and is appropriate as a text for advanced courses in these areas.

Learning to Read Across Languages - Cross-Linguistic Relationships in First- and Second-Language Literacy Development... Learning to Read Across Languages - Cross-Linguistic Relationships in First- and Second-Language Literacy Development (Hardcover)
Keiko Koda, Annette M. Zehler
R5,094 Discovery Miles 50 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book systematically examines how learning to read occurs in diverse languages, and in so doing, explores how literacy is learned in a second language by learners who have achieved at least basic reading skills in their first language. As a consequence of rapid globalization, such learners are a large and growing segment of the school population worldwide, and an increasing number of schools are challenged by learners from a wide variety of languages, and with distinct prior literacy experiences. To succeed academically these learners must develop second-language literacy skills, yet little is known about the ways in which they learn to read in their first languages, and even less about how the specific nature and level of their first-language literacy affects second-language reading development.

This volume provides detailed descriptions of five typologically diverse languages and their writing systems, and offers comparisons of learning-to-read experiences in these languages. Specifically, it addresses the requisite competencies in learning to read in each of the languages, how language and writing system properties affect the way children learn to read, and the extent and ways in which literacy learning experience in one language can play a role in subsequent reading development in another. Both common and distinct aspects of literacy learning experiences across languages are identified, thus establishing a basis for determining which skills are available for transfer in second-language reading development.

Learning to Read Across Languages is intended for researchers and advanced students in the areas of second-language learning, psycholinguistics, literacy, bilingualism, and cross-linguistic issues in language processing.

Single-Word Reading - Behavioral and Biological Perspectives (Hardcover): Elena L. Grigorenko, Adam J. Naples Single-Word Reading - Behavioral and Biological Perspectives (Hardcover)
Elena L. Grigorenko, Adam J. Naples
R3,965 Discovery Miles 39 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As the first title in the new series, "New Directions in Communication Disorders Research: Integrative Approaches," this volume discusses a unique phenomenon in cognitive science--single-word reading--which is an essential element in successful reading competence. Single-word reading is an interdisciplinary area of research that incorporates phonological, orthographic, graphemic, and semantic information in the representations suitable for the task demands of reading. Editors Elena L. Grigorenko and Adam J. Naples have organized a collection of essays written by an outstanding group of scholars in order to systematically sample research on this important topic, as well as to describe the research within different experimental paradigms.
"Single-Word Reading "provides an introduction to unfamiliar areas of research, and is an inspiration for future study. The introductory chapter sets up a contextual stage for connections between spoken and written word processing, the stage-based nature of their development, and the role of education. Succeeding chapters address visual word processing; the role of morphology in word recognition; the role of lexical representation; the biological bases of single-word reading and related processes; and more.
Reading researchers will take interest in this substantial book, as will professionals and practitioners linked to the teaching of reading in the departments of school psychology, special education, communication disorders, neuroscience, cognitive science, linguistics, and reading.

Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters - Trusted Support for Learning (English, Chinese, Paperback, 2nd Revised edition):... Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters - Trusted Support for Learning (English, Chinese, Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Collins Dictionaries 1
R356 R272 Discovery Miles 2 720 Save R84 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning. Learn how to write 250 of the commonest Chinese characters, with stroke by stroke guidance on every page. With thousands of characters to learn, beginning to read and write Chinese is a daunting task. Aimed at learners, this book takes you through 250 of the commonest characters in a clear and accessible way. The meaning of every character is explained along with information about its radical, the compound words it can form, its history, and more. There is a practice grid on every page, showing how the character is written, with space for you to practise writing the character for yourself. It is generally agreed that learners of Chinese need a working knowledge of about 100 characters in order to make themselves at all understood and to travel in China, so Easy Learning Chinese Characters is a great place to start.

Reading the News (Paperback, New edition): Pete Sharma Reading the News (Paperback, New edition)
Pete Sharma
R886 Discovery Miles 8 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With Reading the News, students not only improve their ability to read newspapers in English-they gain practice that will help prepare them for TOEFL (R), TOEIC (R), and IELTS (R) exams. Presenting 24 authentic articles on contemporary issues gleaned from the International Herald Tribune, Reading the News is an ideal way to encourage students to read English outside the classroom.

Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners - Traditional Folktales in Vietnamese and English (Free Online Audio) (Paperback,... Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners - Traditional Folktales in Vietnamese and English (Free Online Audio) (Paperback, Bilingual edition)
Tran, Le; Illustrated by Hop, Dong
R417 R366 Discovery Miles 3 660 Save R51 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A great story can lead a reader on a cultural and linguistic journey--especially if it's in two languages! Vietnamese Stories for Language Learners introduces 40 traditional Vietnamese folktales with bilingual Vietnamese and English versions presented on facing pages. Each story is followed by cultural notes, vocabulary lists, and a set of discussion questions and exercises for further comprehension. Online audio recordings by native speakers help readers improve their pronunciation and inflection, while a Vietnamese-English glossary provides an easy way to reference unfamiliar terms. Illustrations by award-winning Vietnamese illustrators Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong help to bring these traditional tales to life. This book is a great supplementary reader for self-study learners or in Vietnamese language courses, but will be enjoyed by anyone who wishes to learn about Vietnamese folktales and culture. Learn Vietnamese the fun way--through the country's rich literary history! Audio recordings can be accessed at tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.

Presentations (Paperback): Maria Pemberton, Helen Rice Presentations (Paperback)
Maria Pemberton, Helen Rice
R255 Discovery Miles 2 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Surveys have found that speaking in public is one of the worst human fears, even higher than fear of spiders, heights and even death! Making presentations and public speaking is an increasing part of working life. Whether it be speaking at a meeting or making a formal presentation to a potential funder, much can rest on the outcome of our efforts when we are on our feet. The book includes sections on timing, the audience, content, delivery techniques, using visual aids, dealing with nerves, question and answer sessions and tongue twisters. This book is for anyone from the novice who needs to cover all of the basics to the experienced speaker who needs a quick refresher in getting up and delivering a message.

The Writing Center Director's Resource Book (Hardcover): Christina Murphy, Byron Stay The Writing Center Director's Resource Book (Hardcover)
Christina Murphy, Byron Stay
R5,271 Discovery Miles 52 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Writing Center Director's Resource Book has been developed to serve as a guide to writing center professionals in carrying out their various roles, duties, and responsibilities. It is a resource for those whose jobs not only encompass a wide range of tasks but also require a broad knowledge of multiple issues. The volume provides information on the most significant areas of writing center work that writing center professionals - both new and seasoned - are likely to encounter. It is structured for use in diverse institutional settings, providing both current knowledge as well as case studies of specific settings that represent the types of challenges and possible outcomes writing center professionals may experience. This blend of theory with actual practice provides a multi-dimensional view of writing center work. In the end, this book serves not only as a resource but also as a guide to future directions for the writing center, which will continue to evolve in response to a myriad of new challenges that will lie ahead.

The Writing Center Director's Resource Book (Paperback): Christina Murphy, Byron Stay The Writing Center Director's Resource Book (Paperback)
Christina Murphy, Byron Stay
R1,944 Discovery Miles 19 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"The Writing Center Director's Resource Book" has been developed to serve as a guide to writing center professionals in carrying out their various roles, duties, and responsibilities. It is a resource for those whose jobs not only encompass a wide range of tasks but also require a broad knowledge of multiple issues.
The volume provides information on the most significant areas of writing center work that writing center professionals--both new and seasoned--are likely to encounter. It is structured for use in diverse institutional settings, providing both current knowledge as well as case studies of specific settings that represent the types of challenges and possible outcomes writing center professionals may experience. This blend of theory with actual practice provides a multi-dimensional view of writing center work.

In the end, this book serves not only as a resource but also as a guide to future directions for the writing center, which will continue to evolve in response to a myriad of new challenges that will lie ahead.

Reading Hebrew - The Language and the Psychology of Reading It (Hardcover): Joseph Shimron Reading Hebrew - The Language and the Psychology of Reading It (Hardcover)
Joseph Shimron
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Over the last two decades, the study of languages and writing systems and their relationship to literacy acquisition has begun to spread beyond studies based mostly on English language learners. As the worldwide demand for literacy continues to grow, researchers from different countries with different language backgrounds have begun examining the connection between their language and writing system and literacy acquisition. This volume is part of this new, emerging field of research. In addition to reviewing psychological research on reading (the author's specialty), the reader is introduced to the Hebrew language: its structure, its history, its writing system, and the issues involved in being fluently literate in Hebrew.
Chapters 1-4 introduce the reader to the Hebrew language and word structure and focuses on aspects of Hebrew that have been specifically researched by experimental cognitive psychologists. The reader whose only interest is in the psychological mechanisms of reading Hebrew may be satisfied with these chapters.
Chapters 5-8 briefly surveys the history of the Hebrew language and its writing system, the origin of literacy in Hebrew as one of the first alphabetic systems, and then raises questions about the viability (or possibility) of having full-scale literacy in Hebrew. Together, the two sets of chapters present the necessary background for studying the psychology of reading Hebrew and literacy in Hebrew.
This volume is appropriate for anyone interested in comparative reading and writing systems or in the Hebrew language in particular. This includes linguists, researchers, and graduate students in such diverse fields as cognitive psychology, psycholinguistics, literacy education, English as a second language, and communication disorders.

Good Style - Writing for Science and Technology (Hardcover, 2nd edition): John Kirkman Good Style - Writing for Science and Technology (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
John Kirkman
R3,908 Discovery Miles 39 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Good Style explains the tactics that can be used to write technical material in a coherent, readable style. It discusses in detail the choices of vocabulary, phrasing and sentence structure and each piece of advice is based on evidence of the styles prefered by technical readers and supported by many examples of writing from a variety of technical contexts.

John Kirkman draws from his many years of experience lecturing on communication studies in Europe, the USA, the Middle East and Hong Kong, both in academic programmes and in courses for large companies, research centres and government departments.

Good Style has become a standard reference book on the shelf of students of science, technology and computing and is an essential aid to all professionals whose work involves writing of reports, papers, guides, manuals or on-screen texts. This new edition also includes information on writing for the web and additional examples of how to express medical and life-science information.

Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing (Paperback): Carl Whithaus Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing (Paperback)
Carl Whithaus
R548 Discovery Miles 5 480 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book takes on a daunting task: How do writing teachers continue to work toward preparing students for academic and real-world communication situations, while faced with the increasing use of standardized high-stakes testing? Teachers need both the technical ability to deal with this reality and the ideological means to critique the information technologies and assessment methods that are transforming the writing classroom.
"Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing" serves this dual need by offering a theoretical framework, actual case studies, and practical methods for evaluating student writing. By examining issues in writing assessment--ranging from the development of electronic portfolios to the impact of state-wide, standards-based assessment methods on secondary and post-secondary courses--this book discovers four situated techniques of authentic assessment that are already in use at a number of locales throughout the United States. These techniquesstress:
*"interacting" with students as communicators using synchronous and asynchronous environments;
*"describing" the processes and products of student learning rather than enumerating deficits;
*"situating" pedagogy and evaluation within systems that incorporate rather than exclude local variables; and
*"distributing" assessment among diverse audiences.
By advocating for a flexible system of communication-based assessment in computer-mediated writing instruction, this book validates teachers' and students' experiences with writing and also acknowledges the real-world weight of the new writing components on the SAT and ACT, as well as on state-mandated standardizedwriting and proficiency exams.

Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing (Hardcover): Carl Whithaus Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing (Hardcover)
Carl Whithaus
R1,734 Discovery Miles 17 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book takes on a daunting task: How do writing teachers continue to work toward preparing students for academic and real-world communication situations, while faced with the increasing use of standardized high-stakes testing? Teachers need both the technical ability to deal with this reality and the ideological means to critique the information technologies and assessment methods that are transforming the writing classroom.
"Teaching and Evaluating Writing in the Age of Computers and High-Stakes Testing" serves this dual need by offering a theoretical framework, actual case studies, and practical methods for evaluating student writing. By examining issues in writing assessment--ranging from the development of electronic portfolios to the impact of state-wide, standards-based assessment methods on secondary and post-secondary courses--this book discovers four situated techniques of authentic assessment that are already in use at a number of locales throughout the United States. These techniquesstress:
*"interacting" with students as communicators using synchronous and asynchronous environments;
*"describing" the processes and products of student learning rather than enumerating deficits;
*"situating" pedagogy and evaluation within systems that incorporate rather than exclude local variables; and
*"distributing" assessment among diverse audiences.
By advocating for a flexible system of communication-based assessment in computer-mediated writing instruction, this book validates teachers' and students' experiences with writing and also acknowledges the real-world weight of the new writing components on the SAT and ACT, as well as on state-mandated standardizedwriting and proficiency exams.

Composition in Convergence - The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment (Hardcover): Diane Penrod Composition in Convergence - The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment (Hardcover)
Diane Penrod
R3,916 Discovery Miles 39 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Composition in Convergence: The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment considers how technological forms--such as computers and online courses--transform the assessment of writing, in addition to text classroom activity. Much has been written on how technology has affected writing, but assessment has had little attention. In this book, author Diane Penrod examines how, on the one hand, computer technology and interactive material create a disruption of conventional literacy practices (reading, writing, interpreting, and critique), while, on the other hand, the influence of computers allows teachers to propose and develop new models for thinking and writing to engage students in real-world settings. This text is intended for scholars and educators in writing and composition, educational assessment, writing and technology, computers and composition, and electronic literacy. In addition, it is appropriate for graduate students planning to teach and assess electronic writing or teach in online environments.

Teaching Reading to Black Adolescent Males - Closing the Achievement Gap (Paperback): Alfred W Tatum Teaching Reading to Black Adolescent Males - Closing the Achievement Gap (Paperback)
Alfred W Tatum
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For those who truly wish to leave no child behind, the racial achievement gap in literacy is one of the most difficult issues in education today, and nowhere does it manifest itself more perniciously than in the case of black adolescent males.

Approaching the problem from the inside, Alfred Tatum brings together his various experiences as a black male student, middle school teacher working with struggling black male readers, reading specialist in an urban elementary school, and staff developer in classrooms across the nation. His new book," Teaching Reading to Black Adolescent Males "offers teachers and schools a way to reconceptualize literacy instruction for those who need it most.

Alfred bridges the connections among theory, instruction, and professional development to create a roadmap for better literacy achievement. He presents practical suggestions for providing reading strategy instruction and assessment that is explicit, meaningful, and culturally responsive, as well as guidelines for selecting and discussing nonfiction and fiction texts with black males.

The author's first-hand insights provide middle school and high school teachers, reading specialists, and administrators with new perspectives to help schools move collectively toward the essential goal of literacy achievement for all.

Composition in Convergence - The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment (Paperback, New): Diane Penrod Composition in Convergence - The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment (Paperback, New)
Diane Penrod
R1,148 Discovery Miles 11 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Composition in Convergence: The Impact of New Media on Writing Assessment considers how technological forms--such as computers and online courses--transform the assessment of writing, in addition to text classroom activity. Much has been written on how technology has affected writing, but assessment has had little attention. In this book, author Diane Penrod examines how, on the one hand, computer technology and interactive material create a disruption of conventional literacy practices (reading, writing, interpreting, and critique), while, on the other hand, the influence of computers allows teachers to propose and develop new models for thinking and writing to engage students in real-world settings. This text is intended for scholars and educators in writing and composition, educational assessment, writing and technology, computers and composition, and electronic literacy. In addition, it is appropriate for graduate students planning to teach and assess electronic writing or teach in online environments.

Second Language Writing Research - Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction (Hardcover, New): Paul Kei Matsuda,... Second Language Writing Research - Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction (Hardcover, New)
Paul Kei Matsuda, Tony Silva
R3,924 Discovery Miles 39 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this original volume, eighteen researchers from different parts of the world reflect on their own research projects, providing insights into key methodological issues in research on second language writing. By offering a glimpse into the process of constructing and negotiating knowledge in the field--the messy space of situated practices of inquiry--it helps to demystify the research process, which can appear in published studies and in introductory methodology guides to be neater and more orderly than it actually is.
Taking a broad conception of research as inquiry that emphasizes the situated and constructed nature of knowledge in the field, "Second Language Writing Research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction" encourages multiple forms of inquiry, including philosophical, narrative, and historical modes. Empirical inquiry as presented in this book encompasses both quantitative and qualitative approaches as well as those that strategically combine them. A helpful discussion of the "nuts and bolts" of developing sustainable research programs is also provided. The volume as a whole facilitates a situated, issue-driven research practice. Its unique focus on second language writing research makes it an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced researchers in the field.

When Writing Workshop Isn't Working - Answers to Ten Tough Questions, Grades 2-5 (Paperback): Mark Overmeyer When Writing Workshop Isn't Working - Answers to Ten Tough Questions, Grades 2-5 (Paperback)
Mark Overmeyer
R816 Discovery Miles 8 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Writing is hard work. Teaching it can be even harder. As most teachers know, writer's workshop doesn't always go as planned, and many find there are obstacles that they consistently struggle with. In his role as a literacy coordinator and teacher, Mark Overmeyer has heard the same issues raised again and again by both new and experienced colleagues. "When Writing Workshop Isn't Working" provides practical advice to overcome these common problems and get your writing workshop back on track. Acknowledging the process-based nature of the writing workshop, Mark does not offer formulaic, program-based, one-size-fits-all answers; rather, he presents multiple suggestions based on what works in real classrooms. The ten key questions this book addresses include: How do I help students who don't know what to write about?How do I help students develop stronger vocabulary and word choice?How do I prepare my students for standardized tests without compromising my writing program?How should I assess student writing?How can I help my students use revision effectively?

This book is a handy reference tool for answering specific questions as they pop up during the year. Mark uses student examples throughout to help teachers envision these solutions in their own classes, and he includes an array of classroom-tested ideas for helping primary and intermediate English language learners.

There may not be any easy answers to the complexities of writer's workshop, but by identifying and providing advice on the most common stumbling blocks one encounters, "When Writing Workshop Isn't Working" provides a solid groundwork--freeing up time and creativity for teachers to address the specific needs of their students.

Listen Like You Mean It - Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Hardcover): Ximena Vengoechea Listen Like You Mean It - Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection (Hardcover)
Ximena Vengoechea
R488 Discovery Miles 4 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Could there be a more relevant book for our times? . . . Vengoechea implores us to truly hear other people (maybe for the first time) and is the perfect author of a book on why we should listen like we mean it' - Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and Indistractable Hear me out. Does this sound like you? You end a team meeting and can't recall a single thing that was said. You leave a conversation with a friend feeling disconnected and unfulfilled. You think you and your boss are on the same page, only to find out you haven't been meeting expectations. Fortunately, listening, like any communication skill, can be improved, and Ximena Vengoechea can show you how. As a user researcher, she has spent nearly a decade facilitating hundreds of conversations at LinkedIn, Twitter and Pinterest. It's her job to uncover the truth behind how people use, and really think about, her company's products. In Listen Like You Mean It, she reveals the tips and tricks of the trade, including: - How to quickly build rapport with strangers - Which questions help people unlock what they need to say - When it's time to throw out the script entirely - How to recover from listener's drain

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