Offering a wealth of ideas and support for ways to really bring poetry alive, this book draws on what is known to work, and explores fresh thinking. It will help both new and experienced teachers approach poetry with imagination and confidence. Written by people who have taught poetry in different settings for many years, and with contributions from poets Michael Rosen and James Carter, this book offers ideas on: - using drama - cross-curricular working - what to do with younger learners - inspiring children to write their own poems - and much more ... An enjoyable and uplifting book, it is a must for anyone working with children aged 5 to 14 who is looking for inspiration for their poetry teaching. Michael Lockwood is Senior Lecturer in English and Education, University of Reading.
Connecting Students to the World Through Literature
"The authors illustrate how to teach to the standards using literature. More important, they explain why it is essential to do so if we are to prepare our children for life in a 21st-century global society." -Carol Gallegos, Literacy Coach Hanford Elementary, CA "The authors skillfully weave global-text titles, authors, websites, and strategy instruction throughout the book." -Victoria Seeger, Instructional Coach Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Topeka, KS Discover how global literature can prepare your students for global citizenship! With an increasingly diverse nation and an ever-smaller world, global awareness is a necessity for today's students. This unique and indispensible handbook shows how teachers can use global literature to help students expand their worldview while developing increased respect for cultural diversity. The authors explain how to infuse global literature throughout the K-8 curriculum, from locating and selecting appropriate, high-quality books to developing related activities and projects for a variety of subject areas. Teachers, librarians, and reading coordinators will find: Insights on how reading global literature prepares students for life and work in an interconnected world Numerous examples of outstanding books for Grades K-8 and a fully annotated bibliography of hundreds of titles on the enclosed CD-ROM A wealth of teaching ideas for the entire curriculum, supported by classroom vignettes Answers to frequently asked questions about funding, cultural authenticity, and supporting state and national standards Bring the world into your classroom through global literature to enrich teaching and learning!
A guide that provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. It presents numerous practical strategies for engaging students with picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. It also features reproducible worksheets and forms.
A guide that provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K-6 classrooms. It presents numerous practical strategies for engaging students with picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. It also features reproducible worksheets and forms.
"The Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) holds the power to help students and teachers 'see the whole' of what they are learning. We invite practitioners to read more about this model and join us on a professional journey that we believe will yield that joy and wisdom that comes from seeing the whole. To address the varying needs of teachers across the K-12 grade span-as well as different content areas-we decided to create a series of curriculum units, based on PCM, that could be used by practitioners. It is our hope that the lessons not only underscore important and discipline-specific content, but also illuminate the four parallels in unique and enduring ways." -From the Introduction Design exemplary language arts lessons based on the Parallel Curriculum Model! Want to create rigorous learning opportunities for students in language arts based on a deeper understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design? As demonstrated in the best-selling book The Parallel Curriculum, the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) allows teachers to determine student performance levels and design intellectual challenges that help students develop expertise in specific subject areas. Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12 provides sample language arts units written by practicing teachers to demonstrate what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework. Covering a variety of topics-including narrative voice, literary criticism, and writing original pieces-these field-tested units each contain: Teacher rationales explaining the unit design Connections to concepts, skills, and national or state standards Step-by-step directions for delivering the lessons and unit Modification strategies, assessments, and reproducibles Use these examples to design your own units and deepen your understanding of how the PCM framework helps tailor curriculum to the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each learner.
"The Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) holds the power to help students and teachers 'see the whole' of what they are learning. We invite practitioners to read more about this model and join us on a professional journey that we believe will yield that joy and wisdom that comes from seeing the whole. To address the varying needs of teachers across the K-12 grade span-as well as different content areas-we decided to create a series of curriculum units, based on PCM, that could be used by practitioners. It is our hope that the lessons not only underscore important and discipline-specific content, but also illuminate the four parallels in unique and enduring ways." -From the Introduction Design exemplary language arts lessons based on the Parallel Curriculum Model! Want to create rigorous learning opportunities for students in language arts based on a deeper understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design? As demonstrated in the best-selling book The Parallel Curriculum, the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) allows teachers to determine student performance levels and design intellectual challenges that help students develop expertise in specific subject areas. Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12 provides sample language arts units written by practicing teachers to demonstrate what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework. Covering a variety of topics-including narrative voice, literary criticism, and writing original pieces-these field-tested units each contain: Teacher rationales explaining the unit design Connections to concepts, skills, and national or state standards Step-by-step directions for delivering the lessons and unit Modification strategies, assessments, and reproducibles Use these examples to design your own units and deepen your understanding of how the PCM framework helps tailor curriculum to the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each learner.
the Wood's Halfpence Controversy in Ireland - 1724-1725
This scholarly study contains critical new research as well as over 100 reprints of documents, broadsides, ballads that comprise the heart of the pamphlet controversy aroused by Wood's halfpenny scheme; the scheme which prompted Swift's Drapier's Letters. Many of these documents are of extreme rarity and are unrecorded by even the finest ......
The sun is rising, and it's time for all Animal Sleepy Heads to get out of bed! These are the songs their parents sing to help them wake up and greet the new day. In this charming sequel to her Animal Lullabies, Mandy Ross's tender and funny poems are delightfully illustrated by Dubravka Kolanovic. Perfect for animals of all species!
What Our Favorite Hero Teaches Us About Moral Choices
Presenting an interpretation of the "Harry Potter" sensation, this book argues that the attraction of these stories to children comes not only from the fantastical elements embedded in the plots, but also from their underlying moral messages.
