A series of teacher-friendly lessons designed to create a writers' workshop for pupils aged between seven and 13 years is contained in this step-by-step guide. The lessons range from introducing the terminology and methods of a writers' workshop to students to complex processes in creative and journalistic writing. Using the praise, questions and polish (PQP) strategies, each 10- to 15-minute lesson teaches a very specific writing skill.
Diagram no more-inspire all your student writers! Imagine leaving behind the drudgery of diagramming sentences. Imagine, instead, joyful writers who are capable of revising their work and writing effectively. By taking writing down to its basic building block-a solid sentence-and advancing from there, students will develop confidence, enjoy creating sentences, and ultimately empower each other as writers. Lessons for Grades 3-12 include: A variety of sentence patterns presented in a logical sequence An explanation of each pattern's structure and conventions Reinforcement activities and sample sentences for each pattern Activities to develop the necessary instructional vocabulary As students become engaged in the process, they will work toward: Meeting the Common Core State Standards for Language Arts Understanding and using basic sentence structures Recognizing what makes a sentence effective Learning to put sentences together to write effective paragraphs This indispensable handbook serves as a blueprint for instruction and unit development by emphasizing the end goal: preparing students to be effective writers. Along the way, all students, including English language learners, will gain the fluency and automaticity needed for effective daily writing and for success on high-stakes tests. "Hostmeyer provides the tools teachers need to make grammar instruction meaningful and engaging so students build the knowledge they need to craft not only sentences, but strong pieces of writing that meet the demands of the Common Core." -Carol Gallegos, Literacy Coach Hanford Elementary School District, Hanford, CA "The author's knowledge of how students learn, passion for finding ways to teach sentence patterns, and willingness to share those strategies with the world all combine to make this a book that every writing teacher can use." -Norma Barber, Language Arts Teacher Ukiah School District 80R, Ukiah, OR
977 Song Titles & Practical Tools for Choosing the Right Music Every Time
Music is a powerful classroom tool that enhances cognition, improves memory, energizes sluggish learners, and makes lessons fun for students of all ages. Inside these pages are practical tips and suggestions, scientific research that supports music's beneficial effects, and lists of songs, all personally tested by Eric Jensen during his own trainings. Choose the right music every time!
"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens." -Sharon Roemer, Principal Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA "The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone." -Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared. Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises. Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step-by-step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member-students, educators, and noninstructional staff-and offers: Illustrative vignettes with every chapter Helpful tips for team members Discussion questions to guide reflection and action Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
"Of major importance to everyone involved in education. This quick-reference guide will help educators plan for a crisis before it happens." -Sharon Roemer, Principal Ocean View Elementary School, Arroyo Grande, CA "The author is an experienced crisis intervener and has a refreshing, conversational tone." -Michael Pines, School Mental Health/Crisis Intervention Consultant Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA Before tragedy strikes, make sure your intervention team is prepared. Despite their best and frequently heroic efforts, school crisis intervention teams often find themselves unprepared for the many types of tragedies they face. This timely text prompts crisis intervention team members to reevaluate their beliefs and practices and consider a new approach to dealing with school crises. Author Charles M. Jaksec III, a longtime school social worker and crisis intervention team member, draws upon his extensive experience in discussing nine critical issues. Rather than serving as a step-by-step plan for responding to a crisis, these nine topics encourage readers to examine their approach to crises before they happen. An ideal book study for those involved in crisis prevention and intervention, this concise guide demonstrates how to meet the needs of all school member-students, educators, and noninstructional staff-and offers: Illustrative vignettes with every chapter Helpful tips for team members Discussion questions to guide reflection and action Arm your team with the knowledge it needs to proactively and effectively prepare for a school crisis.
The controversial issue of ability grouping is addressed in this book. Though one of the major themes of the restructuring debate in education is the heterogeneous grouping of students, teachers argue that to expect students to read at a higher level than that at which they are capable is detrimental. The author poses key questions in this debate, and presents all sides of the issue through interviews with recognized experts in education.
The controversial issue of ability grouping is addressed in this book. Though one of the major themes of the restructuring debate in education is the heterogeneous grouping of students, teachers argue that to expect students to read at a higher level than that at which they are capable is detrimental. The author poses key questions in this debate, and presents all sides of the issue through interviews with recognized experts in education.
This book offers school administrators and teachers step-by-step procedures and practical guidance for conducting sensible assessments and evaluations of school programmes, recording and measuring progress and communicating findings.
Plan this year's professional development program for all your teachers with this award-winning training collection! This dynamic, ready-to-use training guide to the award-winning collection, What Every Teacher Should Know, is a must for professional staff developers! Designed to help you navigate teachers through a complete cycle of training ......
