Every elementary teacher deals with students who struggle as readers on a daily basis. Each struggling child is complex and each has a unique history as a learner. In "One Child at a Time," experienced literacy specialist and consultant Pat Johnson provides a framework she has used in numerous K-6 classrooms to help teachers understand and assist individual children. The four-step process outlined in the book enables teachers to focus carefully on specific strategies and behaviors; analyze them with theoretical and practical lenses; design targeted instruction in keeping with current research on reading process; and then assess and refine the teaching in conferences with the child. The framework is by no means an easy answer to a difficult problem, but through its use teachers learn how the reading process works for proficient readers and how to support struggling readers as they construct their own reading process.

The text is packed with examples of actual conferences with students, detailing how and when Pat and her colleagues intervene to instruct and assess. The examples of follow-up assessment and analysis of struggling readers over days and weeks provide an indispensable model for teachers.

Pat shows how to use this framework successfully with a range of learners, including young children, English language learners, and students in the upper elementary grades who are stalled in their literacy progress. She builds upon her decades of work as a classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and consultant in schools with high poverty and diversity, to demonstrate how this framework can be useful in any setting.

Every teacher of reading plays a vital role in helping to catch those readers for whom learning to read does not come easily. If you have ever been at a loss for what to say and do when confronted with a child who struggles—this book is for you. Through examples from both adults and children, the authors explain and describe the complex integrated network of strategies that goes on in the minds of proficient readers—strategies that struggling readers have to learn in order to construct their own reading processes. The examples and scenarios of teacher/student interactions in Catching Readers Before They Fall provide a sense of how it looks and what it sounds like to teach strategic actions to struggling readers. This book is essential reading for all who work with struggling readers in any context and contains a wealth of resources: A thorough explanation of all the sources of information readers use to solve words, including examples of what beginning or struggling readers might do, and how teachers can respond. Ways in which teachers can prompt struggling readers to use skills and strategies effectively. Lessons that model how to use the sources of information and how to teach for strategies, such as, checking and confirming, visualizing, questioning, inferring, and others. Ways to obtain ongoing assessment data consistent with strategy teaching and suggestions for organization and management. Practical answers to commonly asked questions from parents. Pat Johnson and Katie Keier will help you acquire a bounty of teaching ideas to employ as you work with your readers who struggle

Effective book introductions during guided reading set the stage for young readers to navigate new texts independently and successfully and often shape the outcome of small-group lessons. Many teachers struggle with decisions about what these introductions should address, what they should include, and how to conduct them. In Powerful Book Introductions literacy leaders Kathleen Fay, Chrisie Moritz, and Suzanne Whaley speak to these concerns by taking a close look at the purposeful planning that goes into preparing for this small but vital part of today’s guided reading lessons. Through relatable classroom examples and the wisdom of their shared teaching experiences, the authors show you how to: select texts for your small-group lessons specifically based on your students’ needs amplify meaning making from the first moments of your guided reading book introductions and maintain this emphasis introduce visual and structural information as a way to support your readers in meaning making No matter where you are in your understanding of guided reading, Powerful Book Introductions will help you as you learn to craft student-centered, meaning-driven book introductions that prepare your readers for success.

Whether you've never picked up a gun before, are in law enforcement, or are a seasoned competitor, this book will enable you to solidify your strengths and eliminate your weaknesses in marksmanship. Unlike many other manuals, the techniques conveyed here will not only establish a strong shooting foundation, but will delve into the biomechanics of every particular technique to explain why it works. You will be able to critically analyze your skills, develop the best technique for you, and drive in the muscle-memory to ensure consistency. Inside you will find: - A detailed explanation of the form and function of shooting mechanics such as leverage and depth of focus. - A step-by-step introductory training program for new shooters. - Milestones, training plans & and advanced techniques for experienced shooters (movement, transitions, draws, reloads and more). - Extensive information on firearm/ammunition design, selection, modification, and maintenance. - Discussion on the mental elements of shooting. "This book covers everything that both new and experienced shooters need to know. It's not just another 'how-to.' It will guide you step-by-step to new heights." -Blake Miguez 2011 IPSC World Champion Standard Division "Shooting quickly and accurately is a tough skill to acquire. This book teaches how to develop the correct muscle memory and how to perform under pressure." -P. Burt 15 Year Veteran for a major metropolitan Sheriff's Dept. About the Author: Brad Engmann is an accomplished shooter in competitive leagues such as the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA), the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA), and the Steel Challenge Shooting Association. Some of Brad's most recent achievements include: - Placed 8th Overall in the 2011 USPSA Production Division National Championship. - Was the 2010 USPSA Production Area 2 (California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado) champion. - Won the Stock Service Pistol division in the 2011 Steel Challenge World Championship. - Finished 3rd Overall in the 2010 US IPSC Production Nationals - Finished 3rd Overall in the 2011 USPSA Production Area 1 Championship (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming). - Holds a Grandmaster ranking in USPSA.

This is the twenty-fourth book by Eccles Library Writers. In it you will find a variety of prose and poetry, from the humorous to the thought-provoking; from memories recalled, to imaginative fiction. We hope you enjoy this, our latest collection.

This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.

This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.

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Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

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Copper enamelling - essentially, the melting of glass enamel grains onto a copper surface - is an exciting and fascinating technique. Enamelling on Copper highlights the unique interactions between copper and enamels, and gives a detailed account of working with this wonderful combination. The basic technique - simply sifting ground enamels onto a copper surface and firing the two in a kiln for one minute - is a thrilling experience, but delving deeper into the techniques pays even greater rewards. Starting with an introduction to enamels, this new book goes on to explain how to work with an enamelling kiln, including temperatures and timings; the different kinds of enamels and how they work together; the enamelling process and how to control small sifted particles of the glass enamels to achieve your designs. A final chapter is devoted to the practice of firing the enamels higher than is necessary in order to transform their colours to create unique effects.