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6 + 1 traits of writing / Culham, Ruth 2005  Book
Culham, Ruth Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2005.
Description 304pYellow Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Provides a model for teaching and assessing writing skills for primary grades.
Standard Number 9780439574129 Pb.
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6 + 1 traits of writing: the complete guide Grades 3 and up / Culham, Ruth 2003  Book
Culham, Ruth Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2003.
Description 304pPurple Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Provides a powerful model to teach and assess student writing.
Standard Number 0439280389 Pb.
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Classroom Discussion / Spiegel, Dixie Lee 2005  Book
Spiegel, Dixie Lee Book
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Publication India, Scholastic, 2005.
Description 160pPurple Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Includes strategies for engaging all students, building higher-level thinking skills, and strengthening reading and writing across the curriculum.
Contents Classroom Discussion: What it is and why it is important- The characteristics of true discussion The benefits of true discussion Final thought Enhancing learning in the content areas through discussion- Why use discussion across curriculum? How can discussion be used for preparation and follow-up? What time factors must be considered for discussion to work? Discussions in individual content areas Final thought Preparing for discussion: Setting up for success- Preparing the classroom climate for discussion Making decisions about groups and grouping Selecting questions for discussion Ensuring students come to small-group discussions well informed Final thought Facilitating discussion: Scaffolding instruction to help students take off- Tap students' understanding: Developing ownership of the discussion Invite participation: Ensuring all students have a voice Orchestrate the discussion: Gaining and maintaining momentum Seek clarification: Building understanding Final thought Following discussion: Keeping the thinking alive- Mini-lessons Reflection journals Thinking charts Final thought Assessing Discussion: Determining if your efforts are paying off Develop an overall plan for assessment Four important aspects of assessing discussion Record keeping Final thought Appendices- Discussion web Listening in on discussion form Confidence rating form Vocabulary Expectations chart Planning chart for whole-class discussion Discussion planning sheet Continuing thinking after discussion Analyzing reflection journal entries Tracking my thinking Rubric: Postdiscussion journal entries Determining if you have a discussion curriculum in place Plan for a teacher workshop based on this book
Standard Number 0439567572 pb.
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Fluent reader / Rasinski, Timothy 2003  Book
Rasinski, Timothy Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2003.
Description 192pBlue Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Oral reading strategies for building word recognition, fluency, and comprehension.
Standard Number 9780439332088 Pb.
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Making sense of history: Using high-quality literature and hands-on experiences to build content knowledge / Zarnowski, Myra 2006  Book
Zarnowski, Myra Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2006.
Description 208pOrange spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Myra Zarnowski breaks the mold on traditional instruction by providing guidelines for building students’ understanding of and excitement for history. She demonstrates how to use high-quality literature and hands-on experiences to help students not only grasp the facts, but make sense of the facts. Loaded with book lists, step-by-step study units, and the work of real students, to get students thinking, learning, and caring about the people and events of the past. For use with Grades 3 & up.
Standard Number 9780439667555 Pb.
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Smart answers to tough questions / Garan, Elaine 2007  Book
Garan, Elaine Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2007.
Description 160pWhite Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract A solution to questions on fluency, phonics, grammar, vocabulary, SSR, Tests, Support for ELLs, and more.
Standard Number 9780439024433 Pb.
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Teaching the information generation / Castagna, Vicki Benson 2005  Book
Castagna, Vicki Benson Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2005.
Description 224pYellow Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract Provides strategies for helping primary readers understand the fact-filled texts they encounter throughout their school years.
Standard Number 9780439517829 Pb.
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Tools for Leaders: Indispensable graphic organizers, protocols, and planning guidelines for working and learning together / Larner, Marjorie 2007  Book
Larner, Marjorie Book
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Edition 2008 (Reprint)
Publication India, Scholastic India Pvt. Ltd, 2007.
Description 175pBlue Spine
Series Theory and practice
Summary/Abstract Provides indispensable graphic organizers, protocols, and planning guidelines that teacher leaders, coaches, facilitators, or administrators can use to work and learn together. Helps to manage and facilitate learning with a community of adult learners.
Contents Introduction Foundations - Setting the tone - Logistics - Big-Picture planning and assessing - Agendas and evaluations The heart of the conversation - Beginning the conversation - Agreements to support your purpose - Listening to each other - Working relationships - Issues and dilemmas: Talking about what matters A culture of learning - Bringing new ideas into practice: Learning from books and workshops - Classroom observations - From a student's perspective
Standard Number 0439024277 Pb.
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Vocabulary-enriched classroom / Block, Cathy Collins; Mangieri, John N. 2006  Book
Block, Cathy Collins Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2006.
Description 224pMagenta Spine
Series Theory and practice
Summary/Abstract Provides theory and practices for improving the reading performance of all students in Grades 3 and up.
Standard Number 9780439730938 Pb.
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Word-Conscious Classroom: Building the vocabulary / Scott, Judith A; Skobel, Bonnie J.; Wells, Jan 2008  Book
Scott, Judith A Book
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Publication New York, Scholastic, 2008.
Description 184pRed Spine
Series Theory and Practice
Summary/Abstract The authors offer engaging ways to enhance word consciousness by linking reading and writing through step-by-step units on poetry, memoir, stories, and research writing and thus helps students to read, use, and recognize words as pleasurable and powerful tools of communication.
Contents Introduction Developing a word-conscious classroom Building a bank of powerful language: How to get started Playing with words: Using stand-alone games and activities to generate enthusiasm Books, books, books: Building word consciousness through read-alouds and shared reading Learning vocabulary through reading novels together Writing together: Scaffolding writing through whole-class activities Moving toward independence: Writing poetry Moving toward independence: Writing memoirs Moving toward independence: Writing fictional stories Developing word consciousness across the curriculum Assessment and evaluation And next
Standard Number 0439845661 Pb.
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