Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction. The book presents lessons, read-alouds, and activities that motivate students to engage with a wide variety of exemplary texts. Links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are explained throughout. Key topics include how to build academic vocabulary, balance fiction and nonfiction, and address the needs of English language learners. Examples from diverse classrooms and end-of-chapter discussion questions and engagement activities enhance the book's utility as a professional development resource. Reproducible handouts and other tools can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

What is a prefix? You'll find the answer inside this book it's overflowing with prefixes. Brian P. Cleary's playful rhymes and Martin Goneau's humorous illustrations creatively present the concept of prefixes for young readers. For easy identification, key prefixes appear in color and comical cats reinforce each idea. Pre- and Re-, Mis- and Dis-: What Is a Prefix? turns traditional grammar lessons on end! Read and reread this book aloud and delight in the sense and nonsense of words.

The fourth edition of Language and Learning continues to provide an accessible, comprehensive explanation of how language can be understood. Written specifically for Australian teacher-education students, the aspects of language explored include the purposes and uses of language. language-learning capacities of children and the influence of technology on language and learning.

Linguistics is a subject that has remained largely confined to the academy, rather than being integrated into school curricula. This is unfortunate but not surprising, as although some teacher education programs include courses on linguistics, it is not comprehensively integrated into teacher education, so it is largely absent from the curriculum. This volume brings together a team of leaders in the field of linguistics and education, to provide an overview of the current state of research and practice. It demonstrates changes which can be made to teaching, such as revising teacher's preparation, developing and implementing practical applications of linguistics in both primary and secondary classrooms, partnering linguists with classroom teachers, and working to improve state and national education standards. The contributors emphasize the importance of collaboration between professional linguists and educators in order to meet a common goal: to raise awareness of the workings of language.

Build young writers’ competence and confidence with Vicki Spandel’s 6-Trait approach!    “[A]n essential read for primary writing teachers everywhere!”  —Wendy Ellis, Literacy Specialist, Arkansas State Department of Education   Creating Young Writers is now packed with more activities, more strategies, more lesson plans, and a goldmine of resources that every new or veteran educator should have! Vicki Spandel’s exploration of her powerful 6-trait approach will guide teachers in planning a successful elementary writing program that will help build strong writers from the very beginning!   The treasured resource for fostering early writing skills just got better!  Highlights more recommended books to use as mentor resources for every trait –including conventions! Expands teachers’ understanding of how to respond positively to every writer’s work. Encourages teachers who have not tried modeling with their students to do so with confidence. Offers positive assessment options for virtually ANY writer with revised continuums that focus on what beginning writers CAN do. Includes a study guide-oriented collection of discussion questions and challenging activities, perfect for a study group!

Learning contractions can be fun when it happens at the zoo. Readers learn an important language arts concept in one of their favorite settingswith some of the most commonly used contractions they hear and say every day. With full-color photographs of animals to help engage readers, this book augments classroom learning with an easy-to-understand explanation of contractions.

Intended for those embarking on courses in nutrition and related fields, this book charts the involvement and impact of nutrition across the lifespan and at community level. It provides coverage of topical subjects, such as functional foods, synthetic and mimetic ingredients, along with the spectre of chronic disease.