Chủ Nhật, 27 tháng 8, 2017

Mother Goose Readers Theatre for Beginning Readers by An thony D Fredericks - Readers Theatre Series

Written for children reading at first and second grade levels, this readers theatre book uses Mother Goose rhymes as its basis, making it especially valuable to teachers and librarians working on building fluency skills in their beginning readers.
 
 
The book offers plays based on well-known rhymes, complete with presentation and instructional follow up suggestions. The author also offers staging diagrams that enable teachers to use each script with entire classrooms of students, and he includes lists of further teaching resources for each play as well.
 
 
Reading levels are based on accepted readability formulas. Several of the scripts feature simultaneous Spanish translations—a real plus for ELL programs. An introductory chapter discusses the educational value of using readers theatre with young readers and ELL students. Grades 1 and 2.
 

Little Critters The Night Before Christmas

Little Critter watches in wonder as Santa Claus visits his house and fills his stocking with gifts
 
 
In a sprightly retelling of the holiday classic, Little Critter dreams of dancing sugarplums while patiently waiting for Santa and his reindeer to arrive. 
 

Little Critters I can Read This is My Town

Little Critter shares what he knows about his neighbors and the places to go in Critterville. Who delivers the mail? Where does Little Critter go to see a movie? Who keeps everyone safe? Come explore the town with Little Critter and discover where everyone works and plays!
 
 
 
This Is My Town is a simple story, ideal for emergent readers who are eager to know about who does what and where everything happens in their own towns.

Little Critter When I Get Bigger

1-Little Critter When I Get Bigger
In this funny, all-too-human picture book, Mercer Mayer's famous Little Critter dreams of the day when he will be big enough to go to first grade, dial phone numbers by himself, camp out in the backyard, or walk to the corner store. 


By the end of his energetic daydreaming, Little Critter is so tired he has to go to bed. As he himself admits, "I'm not bigger yet." It's a fine and familiar catalogue of what young children yearn for.



2-Little Critter When I Get Bigger Audio

Little Critter The New Potty

1-Little Critter The New Potty
Little Critter sure knows how to be a good big brother! 
 
 
He even helps his little sister learn how to use the new potty.







2-Little Critter The New Potty Audio

Little Critter The New Baby

1-Little Critter The New Baby
In this well-loved Little Critter picture book, our funny young hero has to get used to a new baby sister. What a problem. The baby doesn't pay attention when Little Critter reads to her. She cries when he makes silly faces. And she can't understand the jokes he tells. 


It's seems like an impossible task, but Little Critter finally figures out what you CAN do with a new baby -- and becomes a very good brother.





2-Little Critter The New Baby Audio

Little Critter Reading Workbook Grade K

These unique workbooks combine the fun of the Mercer Mayer's Little Critter characters with solid McGraw-Hill curriculum. The graphics and illustrations that fill each of the 32 pages effectively reinforce the concepts taught. Clear instructions allow for independent learning. Answer keys are provided so parents can check their child's progress.
 
 
 
These engaging workbooks will help children achieve the confidence they need to become fluent readers. By concentrating on such pivotal skills as letter-sound correlation, word recognition, and reading comprehension at appropriate age levels, these books will ensure that children will develop the reading confidence they need for success.

Little Critter Just Me and My Puppy

1-Little Critter Just Me and My Puppy
It's a child's wish come true. Mercer Mayer's famous Little Critter character has brought home a puppy. HIs parents will let him keep it if he takes care of the puppy himself. 


Little Critter agrees. He feels he is doing a good job, but the funny illustrations make it clear that the puppy is a lot of work -- and even a lot of trouble. Does Little Critter think ithe puppy is worth it? Yes, yes, and yes, again.






2-Little Critter Just Me and My Puppy Audio

Little Critter Just Me and My Mom

1- Little Critter Just Me and My Mom

Mercer Mayer's popular Little Critter enjoys a special day in the city with his mother. Little Critter means well, but he gets himself in trouble all along the way. His mother is oh so patient when Critter loses the train tickets, picks up a dinosaur egg in the natural history museum, and misbehaves at lunch. 


In spite of his difficulties, Little Critter falls asleep happily on the train going home, exhausted from the big outing with his mother.

Little Critter Just a Dump Truck

In this all-new die-cut board book Little Critter drives a big dump truck!
 

Little Critter I was So Mad

1-Little Critter I was So Mad
Mercer Mayer's very popular Little Critter stars in a picture book about feeling angry. With minimal text and funny illustrations to spell out every new situation, the book shows the Critter family saying no to everything Little Critter wants to do. He can't keep frogs in the tub. He can't help paint the house. 


Finally, mad at the world, Little Critter announces he will run away. When pals come by and ask him to come and play baseball, our young hero's mood quickly changes. He grabs his bat and heads off for the game, telling himself he can run away another day if he is still so mad






Little Critter I can Read Just Saving My Money

When Little Critter wants a new skateboard, Dad tells him that he needs to save his own money to buy it!


From feeding the dog to selling lemonade, Little Critter learns the value of a dollar.


Little Critter I can Read Just Helping My Dad

Little Critter is going to help his dad all day long!
 
 
 
Things might not always go as planned, but that doesn't stop Little Critter from trying his hardest!
 

Little Critter I can Read Going to the Sea Park

Little Critter is going on a class trip!
 
 
There isn't a dull moment when Little Critter and his classmates go on a trip to the Sea Park! They see and learn about exciting and strange sea creatures—from crabs and octopuses to whales and sharks. A day at the Sea Park proves to be full of fun and adventure.
 
 
Going to the Sea Park is a story with simple, easy-to-read text—ideal for emergent readers who want to join Little Critter on a day of under-the-sea delight.

Little Critter I can Read Going to the Fire House

Whoosh! goes the water hose. Ooo! Eee! Ooo! goes the siren. Ding! Ding! goes the fire alarm.
 
 
Little Critter and his classmates are taking a trip to the firehouse! Little Critter puts on his boots and jacket—now he's ready to help Fireman Joe.
 
 
After checking the hose and ladder, Little Critter is ready for a fireman's helmet of his own. Join Little Critter as he learns to stop, drop, and roll with Fireman Joe!
 
 
This sweet, simple story is perfect for emergent readers ready to climb their own ladder.

Little Critter I can Read A Green Green Garden

Little Critter and his family plant some vegetables.


After lots of watering, weeding, and waiting, they enjoy a delicious meal—all from their green, green garden.


Little Critter All By Myself

1-Little Critter All By Myself (Ebook)
In this simple, sweet, and very human picture book, Mercer Mayer's popular Little Critter shows us all the things he can do by himself, from tying his shoes (almost) to pouring his own juice (and only spilling a little).

The wry illustrations often point up the fact that Little Critter doesn't do everything perfectly, but he makes an effort to do the best he can.





2-Little Critter All By Myself Audio

The Spelling Teachers Lesson a Day - 5 Minute Fundamentals Series Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 3-8

The effective and fun-filled way to teach spelling to elementary students
 
 
The Spelling Teacher's Lesson-a-Day gives teachers 180 engaging and ready-to-use lessons-one for each day of the school year-that boost spelling skills in students grades 3-6. These lessons may be used as "sponge" or "hook" activities (five-minute lessons to start off each school day) or teachers may simply pick and choose activities from within the book for the occasional spelling lesson.
 
 
Fry teaches spelling patterns by contrasting homophones (like-sounding words) to help students recognize these spelling patterns in more complex words. He also boosts students' spelling skills by demystifying contractions, abbreviations, capitalization, silent letters, suffixes and prefixes, and more.
Offers an easy-to-use method for teaching spelling that has been proven to be effective
Includes 180 ready-to-use, reproducible lessons-one for each day of the school year
 
 
A new volume in the new series 5-Minute FUNdamentals
 
 
This book is designed to be used by classroom teachers, homeschoolers, tutors, and parents.

The Grammar Teachers Activity a Day - 5 Minute Fundamentals Series Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 5-12

This must-have resource features 180 practical, ready-to-use grammar and usage lessons and activities–one for each day of the school year.


The activities included help students in grades 5-12 to acquire, improve, and expand their grammar skills, and become more adept and confident writers.

The Dyslexia Checklist A Practical Reference for Parents and Teachers - Jossey-Bass Teacher

The Dyslexia Checklist is a valuable guide for parents and teachers that can help them better understand children and teenagers with dyslexia and other reading- and language-based disabilities.


The book relays the most current research available and is filled with practical strategies, supports, and interventions. Using these tools teachers and parents can accommodate the needs and strengthen the skills of students with reading and writing disabilities across all age levels.


The book is presented in a simple, concise, easy-to-read checklist format and is filled with useful advice and information on a wide range of topics.
* Explains what we now know about dyslexia from decades of research
* Contains games to strengthen a child's literacy and language skills
* Provides important information for hooking in reluctant and struggling readers
* Offers suggestions for enhancing skills in vocabulary, comprehension, composition and written expression, spelling, math, and more The book also provides information on the educational rights of students with dyslexia.

The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists - Jossey Bass Teacher

1-The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists - Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 5-8
Hundreds of useful ideas for meeting the needs of each child The Differentiated Instruction Book of Lists is the definitive reference for DI for teachers in grades K-12. Ready for immediate use, it offers over 150 up-to-date lists for developing instructional materials, lesson planning, and assessment.
 
 
Organized into 12 convenient sections, the book is full of practical examples, teaching ideas, and activities that can be used or adapted to meet students' diverse needs. Coverage includes curriculum design, lesson planning, instructional strategies, assessment, classroom management, strategies by subject area (from Language Arts to Math to Physical Education), new media, etc.




This book offers teachers proven techniques for designing and delivering effective science instruction, measuring success, getting students to work together, and collaborating with other professionals.
 
 
The ready-to-use activities are tied to core curriculum standards for middle school students and each lesson incorporates adaptations for students with different learning needs.
 
 
Includes strategies for teaching a standards-based science curriculum
 
 
Contains a wealth of activities that can be adapted for learners of all abilities
 
 
Offers information for delivering effective instruction, measuring success, and student collaboration
The authors, both experienced teachers, offer a range of techniques, such as station/group activities, enrichment activities, and modifications for students with specific disabilities.

The Algebra Teachers Activity a Day - 5 Minute Fundamentals Series Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 5-12

Fun-filled math problems that put the emphasis on problem-solving strategies and reasoning
 
 
The Algebra Teacher's Activity-a-Day offers activities for test prep, warm-ups, down time, homework, or just for fun. These unique activities are correlated with national math education standards and emphasize problem-solving strategies and logical reasoning skills. In many of the activities, students are encouraged to communicate their different approaches to other students in the class.
 
 
Filled with dozens of quick and fun algebra activities that can be used inside and outside the classroom
Designed to help students practice problem-solving and algebra skills
 
 
The activities address a wide range of topics, skills, and ability levels, so teachers can choose whichever best suit the students' needs.

Teaching Content Outrageously by Stanley Pogrow - Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 4-12

A powerful instructional method for "hooking" students on academic learning
 
 
Drawing from a teaching model designed to banish boredom and student apathy, this book explains how dramatic practices can serve as powerful tools for enlivening lessons and captivating students, even the most resistant learners.
 
 
Filled with intriguing classroom examples, Pogrow shows how any teacher can make use of dramatic techniques, such as surprise, humor, fantasy, role plays, games, and simulations to create standards-based content lessons that are riveting, effective, and meaningful. The author explains how to design such lessons into any content area.
 
 
Stanley Pogrow (San Francisco, CA), a noted authority on teaching practices for disadvantaged students, is professor of educational leadership at San Francisco State University, where he coordinates the Educational Leadership for Equity Program.
 
 
Table of Contents
Contents
About This Book
About the Author
Acknowledgments
One Why Teach Outrageously in All the Content Areas?
Two Perspectives on Dramatizing Content Instruction
Three From Discipline to Outrageous Teaching: Classroom Use of Dramatic Techniques
Four How to Design Outrageous Lessons: Essential Steps
Five Outrageous Lessons: Examples from the Classroom
Six Suspense and Surprise: Why Outrageous Lessons Work
Seven Getting Started
Eight So…Let's Do It!
Appendix A The Origins of Drama
Appendix B Games and Quizzes—Selected Resources
Appendix C Simulation Units—Selected Resources
Appendix D Lesson Plans for the Sample Lessons
Appendix E Teaching Outrageously in the Early Grades
References
Index

Teaching As Leadership by Steven Farr - Jossey Bass

The Teaching As Leadership framework inspires teachers to: Set Big Goals; Invest Students and Their Families; Plan Purposefully; Execute Effectively; Continuously Increase Effectiveness; Work Relentlessly. The results are better educational outcomes for our nation's children, particularly those who live in low-income communities.
 
 
Inspires educators to be leaders in their classrooms and schools
 
 
Demystifies what it means to be an effective teacher, describes key elements of practice and provides a clear vision of success
 
 
Addresses the challenges every teacher, in every classroom, faces on a daily basis
An accompanying website includes a wealth of tools, videos, sample lessons, discussion boards, and case studies.

Supported Literacy for Adolescents - Jossey Bass Teacher Grades 6-12

Supported Literacy for Adolescents, written by nationally recognized experts, introduces an innovative and field-tested instructional framework for preparing secondary students to succeed academically in a fast-changing and globally networked world.
 
 
 
Filled with examples from science, history, literature, and special education classrooms, the book shows how teachers can enable diverse students, including under-performers, to develop critical thinking and other essential competencies along with the "multi-literacy" tools needed to engage in twenty-first century content learning.
 
 
 
 
Table of Contents
Contents
Preface
The Authors
The Contributors
Acknowledgments
Education Development Center
Chapter One A New Vision of Adolescent Literacy
Chapter Two Inside the Supported Literacy Framework
Chapter Three Using the Framework to Teach Content: A Science Unit
Chapter Four Teaching Writing to Understand Text: A Fiction Unit
Chapter Five Meaning Making with Special Education Students
Chapter Six Responding to Adolescent Reading Difficulties
Chapter Seven Engaging the Whole School in Supported Literacy
Key Terms
Appendix A Lesson Unit for “Understanding Climate Change”
Appendix B Lesson Unit for “How Far Would You Go to Fit In?”
Appendix C Reading Assessment: Sample Diagnostic Tests
Appendix D A Schoolwide Approach to Reading Difficulties
Appendix E Digital and Multimedia Tools for Content Inquiry
References
Index