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An authoritative teacher resource and widely adopted text, this book provides a comprehensive overview of adolescent literacy instruction in the era of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Leading educators describe effective practices for motivating diverse learners in grades 5-12, building comprehension of multiple types of texts, integrating literacy and content-area instruction, and teaching English language learners and struggling readers. Case examples, lesson-planning ideas, and end-of-chapter discussion questions and activities enhance the utility of the volume. New to This Edition *Extensive CCSS content incorporated throughout the book. *Chapters on disciplinary literacy, text complexity, and differentiated instruction. *Chapters on academic language, writing instruction, history and English/language arts classrooms, and coaching.

Product Description: By 1936, after a decade of Civil War and even before the Xi'an Incident, Mao Zedong had begun talking about a "New Stage" of cooperation between the Guomindang and the Communist Party. With the establishment of a framework for cooperation between the two parties, and as Japan began its brutal war against China, Mao began to develop this theme more systematically in both the political and military spheres...read more

Product Description: This book presents a comprehensive view of teaching the language arts, with attention both to direct instruction in communication skills and to the integration of language curricula with other subject areas. Community and parental involvement in education is emphasized...read more

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Product Description: Kathleen and James Strickland provide their students with opportunities for authentic learning through meaningful, reflective activities every day. They firmly believe that if we empower students to make decisions about their learning, to set goals, and to work at a pace that is appropriate for them, they will be engaged in true learning...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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This text for secondary preservice and in-service English language arts teachers offers a rationale for meaning-centered English language arts teaching and practical strategies for application. Its goal is to provide readers with an understanding of the issues involved in English teaching and specific examples of how to apply this understanding to classrooms. Teaching strategies are presented through a series of stories depicting teachers from a variety of settings practicing their craft with secondary students. Features: *A solid introduction and interesting personal narratives introduce the issues and ideas involved in English language arts teaching. *Case studies based on actual teachers and students realistically illustrate methods that can be used in secondary English classes. *Lessons are described in sufficient detail to be converted to teaching models. *Multicultural emphasis prepares teachers for the contemporary classroom. *Chapters and sections incorporate the new literacies of TV, film, and computers in the English language arts class. *Pedagogical aids include end-of-chapter questions and activities, reproducible charts and worksheets; an updated listing of young adult novels; and annotated recommended readings. *An appendix on writing a personal narrative helps students develop as writers. New in the Second Edition: *Updates. All chapters, the bibliographies, and the references are thoroughly updated to reflect changes since the first edition was published. Chapters 1 and 2 have been totally rewritten. *Standards/Benchmarks. The IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts are incorporated into the text. Benchmarks and Performance Assessment Measures are included in all the pedagogical chapters to address proficiency concerns. A section on helping students prepare for state proficiency tests has been added. *Computers. More is included on the use of technology, both as a content to learn and as a process for learning. *New Sample Unit Plans. Sections based on the instructional stories offer examples to help readers prepare for teaching. *Literature response questions. These are now provided in Chapter 4 for use in journaling and discussions. *Glossary. A chapter on important terms and useful strategies for the English language arts classroom has been added.

Product Description: This valuable resource offers an alternative framework for middle and secondary school English instruction. The authors provide concrete strategies for engaging students in critical inquiry projects about the social worlds they inhabit or about those portrayed in literature and the media, their peer, school, family, romance, community, workplace, and virtual worlds...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Disscusses award-winning titles, including summaries, applicable social science discipline, NCSS thematic strands, critical-thinking questions, and related books and activities. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Book by Newman, Judith M.

Product Description: The contributors to Language Study in Middle School, High School, and Beyond believe that language should be the central focus for study in the reading and language arts classroom and that gaining mastery over language can be stimulating, enlightening, and enjoyable...read more

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Product Description: Book by Oglan, Gerald R.

Product Description: This methods textbook takes a whole-language approach to teaching social studies and features the experiences of classroom teachers and college members. Updated and expanded literature examples include many titles that feature people of diverse backgrounds and abilities...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A Book on Balanced Instruction

Product Description: Book by Ruthven, Beverly, Rogers, Sue F.

Product Description: The curriculum is divided by month into themes. September is Insects; October is Signs of Fall and Halloween; November is Madeline Teaches Social Studies; December is holiday Customs around the World; January is Let It Snow in January; February is Love Your Body; March is March of the Dinosaurs; April is April Showers Bring Whales; May is May in the Desert...read more

Product Description: The author describes in this text what goes on in intermediate classrooms where the writing process is emphasized - what the teachers say and do, how the children respond and write, and how children's and teachers' expectations and understadning on the subject meet and sometimes diverge...read more

Product Description: A timely reference for experienced and new teachers.

Product Description: This basic social studies book exposes students to the diverse populations found in the classroom. It offers coverage of multi-cultural education and provides a list of available childrens literature for use in the classroom.