Thứ Năm, 27 tháng 4, 2017

Less is More Teaching Literature With Short Texts Grades 6-12

Kimberly Hill Campbell defines several kinds of short texts. She then applies the same reading strategies to all of them. If you want to know about strategies, read Strategies That Work by Harvey and Goudvis or anything by Laura Robb.


The majority of the recommended reads in this book, particularly the short stories, are tired and over-anthologized. The most agonizing thing about this book, though, is that Campbell never misses a chance to reference how she rose above the texts and curriculums imposed upon her to become a special teacher. This book is absolutely not worth reading.


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Less is More 101 Ways to Simplify Your Life by Domonique Bertolucci

Trying to do it all, be it all and have it all is exhausting, but it has become normal to expect this from our lives. All too often people push themselves until they burn out, only to find that the things they struggled for were never that important.
 
 
 
Less is More shows you how to find more time and energy to enjoy the things in life that really do matter. By making small changes in the way you live, you can simplify your life, reduce your stress and improve your health and happiness.
 
 
 
Domonique Bertolucci includes thoughtful quotes from leaders, role models and icons alongside ideas and advice on how to make those small, simple changes ? learn to say ?no?, embrace silence, practise moderation and rest your mind. These inspirational quotes and ideas will help you transform your life into one you really want to be living

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How to Grow a Novel The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them by Sol Stein

Each year thousands of fiction writers, from beginners to bestselling author, benefit from Sol Stein's sold-out workshops, featured appearances at writers' conferences, software for writers, on-line columns, and his popular first book for writers, Stein on Writing.
 
 
 
What sets Stein apart is his practical approach. He provides specific techniques that speed writers to successful publication.
 
 
 
How to Grow a Novel is not just a book, but an invaluable workshop in print. It includes details and examples from Stein's editorial work with a #1 bestselling novelist as well as talented newcomers. Stein takes the reader backstage in the development of memorable characters and fascinating plots. The chapter on dialogue overflows with solutions for short-story writers, novelists, screenwriters, and playwrights.
 
 
 
Stein shows what readers are looking for-- and what they avoid-- in the experience of reading fiction. The book offers guidelines-- and warnings-- of special value for nonfiction writers who want to move into fiction. Stein points to the little, often overlooked things that damage the writer's authority without the writer knowing it. And this book, like no other writing book, takes the reader behind the scenes of the publishing business as it affects writers of every level of experience, revealing the hard truths that are kept behind shut doors.

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Glencoe Biology Interactive Student Edition

Glencoe Biology helps all students succeed with its organization around major Themes, Big Ideas, and Main Ideas of biology and its strong support for reading comprehension. This program's comprehensive content is made relevant to students through engaging real-world contexts. A wide variety of lab experiences builds strong inquiry skills. The abundance of differentiated instructional strategies helps teachers reach all learners. 
 
 
Reading age for native speakers: High School students
 
Features:
- Draws students into each section with Real-World Reading Links showing applications to their world
- Helps students organize key information for study and review with Dinah Zike's FoldablesTM. These unique graphic organizers help students take ownership of their learning.
- Helps struggling readers with "Reading Essentials in Biology". This supplement incorporates interactive reading strategies with core content written at a lower level than the textbook.
- Builds students' note-taking skills with "Science Notebook". This resource uses the research-based Cornell two-column, note-taking system that has proven to be successful in increasing retention of core content.
 
CONTENTS
 
Student Guide
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Study of Life
- Section 1: Introduction to Biology
- Section 2: The Nature of Science
- Section 3: Methods of Science
 
UNIT 1 Ecology
Chapter 2: Principles of Ecology
- Section 1: Organisms and Their Relationships
- Section 2: Flow of Energy in an Ecosystem
- Section 3: Cycling of Matter
Chapter 3: Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems
- Section 1: Community Ecology
- Section 2: Terrestrial Biomes
- Section 3: Aquatic Ecosystems
Chapter 4: Population Ecology
- Section 1: Population Dynamics
- Section 2: Human Population
Chapter 5: Biodiversity and Conservation
- Section 1: Biodiversity
- Section 2: Threats to Biodiversity
- Section 3: Conserving Biodiversity
 
UNIT 2 The Cell
Chapter 6: Chemistry in Biology
- Section 1: Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- Section 2: Chemical Reactions
- Section 3: Water and Solutions
- Section 4: The Building Blocks of Life
Chapter 7: Cellular Structure and Function
- Section 1: Cell Discovery and Theory
- Section 2: The Plasma Membrane
- Section 3: Structures and Organelles
- Section 4: Cellular Transport
Chapter 8: Cellular Energy
- Section 1: How Organisms Obtain Energy
- Section 2: Photosynthesis
- Section 3: Cellular Respiration
Chapter 9: Cellular Reproduction
- Section 1: Cellular Growth
- Section 2: Mitosis and Cytokinesis
- Section 3: Cell Cycle Regulation
 
UNIT 3 Genetics
Chapter 10: Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
- Section 1: Meiosis
- Section 2: Mendelian Genetics
- Section 3: Gene Linkage and Polyploidy
Chapter 11: Complex Inheritance and Human Heredity
- Section 1: Basic Patterns of Human Inheritance
- Section 2: Complex Patterns of Inheritance
- Section 3: Chromosomes and Human Heredity
Chapter 12: Molecular Genetics
- Section 1: DNA: The Genetic Material
- Section 2: Replication of DNA
- Section 3: DNA, RNA, and Protein
- Section 4: Gene Regulation and Mutation
Chapter 13: Genetics and Biotechnology
- Section 1: Applied Genetics
- Section 2: DNA Technology
- Section 3: The Human Genome
 
UNIT 4 History of Biological Diversity
Chapter 14: The History of Life
- Section 1: Fossil Evidence of Change
- Section 2: The Origin of Life
Chapter 15: Evolution
- Section 1: Darwin’s Theory of Natural Selection
- Section 2: Evidence of Evolution
- Section 3: Shaping Evolutionary Theory
Chapter 16: Primate Evolution
- Section 1: Primates
- Section 2: Hominoids
- Section 3: Human Ancestry
Chapter 17: Organizing Life’s Diversity
- Section 1: The History of Classification
- Section 2: Modern Classification
- Section 3: Domains and Kingdoms
 
UNIT 5 Bacteria, Viruses, Protists, and Fungi
Chapter 18: Bacteria and Viruses
- Section 1: Bacteria
- Section 2: Viruses and Prions
Chapter 19: Protists
- Section 1: Introduction to Protists
- Section 2: Protozoans – Animal-like Protists
- Section 3: Algae – Plant-like Protists
- Section 4: Fungus-like Protists
Chapter 20: Fungi
- Section 1: Introduction to Fungi
- Section 2: Diversity of Fungi
- Section 3: Ecology of Fungi
 
UNIT 6 Plants
Chapter 21: Introduction to Plants
- Section 1: Plant Evolution and Adaptations
- Section 2: Nonvascular Plants
- Section 3: Seedless Vascular Plants
- Section 4: Vascular Seed Plants
Chapter 22: Plant Structure and Function
- Section 1: Plant Cells and Tissues
- Section 2: Roots, Stems, and Leaves
- Section 3: Plant Hormones and Responses
Chapter 23: Reproduction in Plants
- Section 1: Introduction to Plant Reproduction
- Section 2: Flowers
- Section 3: Flowering Plants
 
UNIT 7 Invertebrates
Chapter 24: Introduction to Animals
- Section 1: Animal Characteristics
- Section 2: Animal Body Plans
- Section 3: Sponges and Cnidarians
Chapter 25: Worms and Mollusks
- Section 1: Flatworms
- Section 2: Roundworms and Rotifers
- Section 3: Mollusks
- Section 4: Segmented Worms
Chapter 26: Arthropods
- Section 1: Arthropod Characteristics
- Section 2: Arthropod Diversity
- Section 3: Insects and Their Relatives
Chapter 27: Echinoderms and Invertebrate Chordates
- Section 1: Echinoderm Characteristics
- Section 2: Invertebrate Chordates
 
UNIT 8 Vertebrates
Chapter 28: Fishes and Amphibians
- Section 1: Fishes
- Section 2: Diversity of Today’s Fishes
- Section 3: Amphibians
Chapter 29: Reptiles and Birds
- Section 1: Reptiles
- Section 2: Birds
Chapter 30: Mammals
- Section 1: Mammalian Characteristics
- Section 2: Diversity of Mammals
Chapter 31: Animal Behavior
- Section 1: Basic Behaviors
- Section 2: Ecological Behaviors
 
UNIT 9 The Human Body
Chapter 32: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
- Section 1: The Integumentary System
- Section 2: The Skeletal System
- Section 3: The Muscular System
Chapter 33: Nervous System
- Section 1: Structure of the Nervous System
- Section 2: Organization of the Nervous System
- Section 3: The Senses
- Section 4: Effects of Drugs
Chapter 34: Circulatory, Respiratory, and Excretory Systems
- Section 1: The Circulatory System
- Section 2: The Respiratory System
- Section 3: The Excretory System
Chapter 35: Digestive and Endocrine Systems
- Section 1: The Digestive System
- Section 2: Nutrition
- Section 3: The Endocrine System
Chapter 36: Human Reproduction and Development
- Section 1: Reproductive Systems
- Section 2: Human Development Before Birth
- Section 3: Birth, Growth, and Aging
Chapter 37: Immune System
- Section 1: Infectious Diseases
- Section 2: The Immune System
- Section 3: Noninfectious Disorders
 
Student Resources
Skillbuilder Handbook
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Math Skills
- Reference Handbook
English/Spanish Glossary
Index
Credits
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Fundamentals of English Grammar Interactive - Bettys Talking Heads

The Talking Heads were developed to introduce grammar charts on the CD-ROMs that accompany Understanding and Using English Grammar (blue book) and Fundamentals of English Grammar (black book).
 
 
 
I wanted to find a way to speak directly to students who were using a computer program. To do this, I came up with the solution of creating grammar characters, animated cartoon characters named for aspects of English grammar. I affectionately call them Talking Heads.
 
 
 
These characters are the closest I could come to getting inside a computer myself and talking directly to the learner. Creating these grammar characters is some of the most enjoyable writing I've ever done.
 
 
CONTENTS
    * Course Intro
Chapter 1—Present Time
Chapter 2—Past Time
Chapter 3—Future Time
Chapter 4—The Present Perfect and The Past Perfect
Chapter 5—Asking Questions
Chapter 6—Nouns and Pronouns
Chapter 7—Modal Auxiliaries
Chapter 8—Connecting Ideas
Chapter 9—Comparisons
Chapter 10—The Passive
Chapter 11—Count/Noncount Nouns and Articles
Chapter 12—Adjective Clauses
Chapter 13—Gerunds and Infinitives
Chapter 14—Noun Clauses
Appendix 1—Phrasal Verbs
Appendix 2—Preposition Combinations
 
 
Each Talking Head animation talks about a grammar point. Open a chapter and choose a grammar topic to open the animation. Click the play button at the top right of the animation's text box to play the animation.


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English as an International Language Perspectives and Pedagogical Issues by Farzad Sharifian

Collectively, the chapters in this volume make a significant contribution to the emerging paradigm of English as an International Language (EIL) by exploring various aspects of the English language and its pedagogy in the context of the globalization of this language.


The volume shows great deal of promise in terms of expanding the paradigm and also establishing new grounds for thinking, research, and practice.


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Azar Grammar Series - Fundamentals of English Grammar WorkBook with Key 2nd Edition

Fundamentals of English Grammar combines communicative methods with the direct teaching of grammar. While retaining its characteristic clarity and simplicity in grammar instruction, this edition is enriched by a wide variety of language-learning activities for the classroom.
 
 
 
Key features:
• Numerous real communication opportunities using the students` lives as context.
• More interactive work in pairs and groups.
• Error-analysis exercises in every chapter.
• New exercises on form and meaning.
• Open-ended tasks for both speaking and writing. • Additional passages using target structures in extended contexts.
• Two Appendices, one with phrasal verbs, one with preposition combinations.
• Workbook devoted solely to self-study exercises.taken from easy english


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Writing Fiction The Practical Guide from New Yorks Acclaimed Creative Writing School

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this book.
 
 
Here you'll find: 
- The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character, plot, point of view, etc.-explained clearly and completely 
- Key concepts illustrated with passages from great works of fiction 
- The complete text of "Cathedral" by Raymond Carver-a masterpiece of contemporary short fiction that is analyzed throughout the book 
- Exercises that let you immediately apply what you learn to your own writing
 
 
Written by Gotham Writers' Workshop expert instructors and edited by Dean of Faculty Alexander Steele, Writing Fiction offers the same methods and exercises that have earned the school international acclaim. 
Once you've read-and written-your way through this book, you'll have a command of craft that will enable you to turn your ideas into effective short stories and novels. 
You will be a writer.

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The English Studies Book An Introduction to Language Literature and Culture 2nd Edition by Rob Pope

The English Studies Book is uniquely designed to support students and teachers working across the full range of language, literature and culture. Combining the functions of study guide, critical dictionary and text anthology, it has rapidly established itself as a core text on a wide variety of degree programs nationally and internationally.
 
 
 
This new edition takes full account of current changes in the subject while maintaining the authority, accessibility and flexibility so valued by users of the first edition. Revised and updated throughout, features include: 
 
a new prologue addressing changes and challenges in English Studies today
substantial entries on over 100 key critical and theoretical terms, from 'absence' and 'author' to 'text' and 'versification' - with new entries on 'creative writing', 'travel writing' and 'translation' practical introductions to all the major theoretical approaches, with new sections on Aesthetics, Ethics, Ecology and Sexuality
 
 
A rich anthology of literary and related texts from Anglo-Saxon to Afro-Caribbean, with fresh selections representing the sonnet, haiku, slave narratives and science fiction, and with additional texts by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Charles Darwin, Ian McEwan, Margaret Atwood, Amy Tan and others
 handy frameworks and checklists for close reading, research, essay writing and other textual activities, including use of the Internet

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Socratic Circles Fostering Critical And Creative Thinking In Middle And High School by Matt Copeland

The benefits and importance of Socratic seminars are widely recognized, but little has been written on how to make them happen successfully in the classroom.
 
 
 
By offering real-world examples and straightforward answers to frequent questions, Matt Copeland has created a coaching guide for both the teacher new to Socratic seminars and the experienced teacher seeking to optimize the benefits of this powerful strategy.
 
 
 
Socratic Circles also shows teachers who are familiar with literature circles the many ways in which these two practices complement and extend each other.
 
 
Effectively implemented, Socratic seminars enhance reading comprehension, listening and speaking skills, and build better classroom community and conflict resolution skills. By giving students ownership over the classroom discussion around texts, they become more independent and motivated learners. Ultimately, because there is a direct relationship between the level of participation and the richness of the experience, Socratic seminars teach students to take responsibility for the quality of their own learning.
 
 
Filled with examples to help readers visualize the application of these concepts in practice, Socratic Circles includes transcripts of student dialogue and work samples of preparation and follow-up activities. The helpful appendices offer ready-to-copy handouts and examples, and suggested selections of text that connect to major literary works.
 
 
As our classrooms and our schools grow increasingly focused on meeting high standards and differentiating instruction for a wide variety of student needs and learning styles, Socratic seminars offer an essential classroom tool for meeting these goals. Socratic Circles is a complete and practical guide to Socratic seminars for the busy classroom teacher.

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Smart Elementary WorkBook

Smart is an exciting new course with a strong grammatical base for secondary school students, taking them from beginner level to intermediate. 
 
 
 
The course introduces new language through ten topic-based units in which dialogues and reading texts help present new grammar and vocabulary in situations which are of interest to this age group. Fun characters which appear throughout the course also help present new language items.
 

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Smart Elementary Audio

Smart is an exciting new course with a strong grammatical base for secondary school students, taking them from beginner level to intermediate. 
 
 
 
The course introduces new language through ten topic-based units in which dialogues and reading texts help present new grammar and vocabulary in situations which are of interest to this age group. Fun characters which appear throughout the course also help present new language items.
 

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Smart Elementary Students Book

Smart is an exciting new course with a strong grammatical base for secondary school students, taking them from beginner level to intermediate.
 
 
 
The course introduces new language through ten topic-based units in which dialogues and reading texts help present new grammar and vocabulary in situations which are of interest to this age group. Fun characters which appear throughout the course also help present new language items.
 

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Reading the Web Strategies for Internet Inquiry (Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy Series)

Packed with ideas and instructional activities that cut across all content areas, this engaging book provides a comprehensive framework for promoting vital Web literacy skills in grades 3-8.
 
 
 
Teacher-friendly special features include helpful graphics, sidebars, practical tips, and nearly 100 reproducibles. Using a research-based, classroom-tested model of Internet inquiry, the authors explain the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of helping diverse learners: 
  - Locate useful information sources on the Web
  - Navigate the contents of a website
  - Critically evaluate what they read online
  - Synthesize the results of an Internet inquiry
 
 
 
Express new knowledge in their own words Note: The authors' website (www.ReadingTheWeb.net) features additional helpful materials: Web links keyed to each chapter, copies of the reproducibles in the book, a complete reference list, and more.

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Reading Rules Motivating Teens to Read by Elizabeth Knowles and Martha Smith

Filled with ideas, practical tips, useful statistics and other helpful data on teen reading, this book details numerous methods for getting teens to read, such as reading workshops, literature circles, book clubs, and booktalks.


An overview of YA literature and annotated bibliographies of both teen and professional reads further assists in creating a literacy game plan at your school. Grades 6-8.


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Questioning in the Secondary School (Successful Teaching Series) by Ted Wragg and George Brown

In Questioning in the Secondary School, Ted Wragg and George Brown explore the wide range of questions that teachers can ask, from those requiring simple recall of information right up to those that stimulate complex reasoning, imagination and speculation.
 
 
 
The book explores the various strategies open to teachers and, through a combination of activities and discussion points, helps them to:
reflect upon their uses of questions
 
 
 
develop their approaches to preparing, using and evaluating questions
explore ways to encourage pupils to ask questions

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