Thứ Sáu, 23 tháng 6, 2017

Verbal Advantage - Charles Harrington Elster Level 1-10



First time in book form! A successful program for teaching 3,500 vocabulary words that successful people need to know, based on America's #1 bestselling audio vocabulary series.
 
"People judge you by the words you use." Millions of Americans know this phrase from radio and print advertising for the Verbal Advantage audio series, which has sold over 100,000 copies. Now this bestselling information is available for the first time in book form, in an easy-to-follow, graduated vocabulary building program that teaches an outstanding vocabulary in just ten steps. 
 
Unlike other vocabulary books, Verbal Advantage provides a complete learning experience, with clear explanations of meanings, word histories, usages, pronunciation, and more. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, the book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, teaching a vocabulary shared by only the top percentage of Americans, with a proven method that helps the knowledge last.
  
A 10-step vocabulary program teaches 500 key words and 3,000 synonyms. 
  
Lively, accessible writing from an expert author and radio personality.

1-  Verbal Advantage 10 Steps to a Powerful Vocabulary 

2- Verbal Advantage - Charles Harrington Elster Level 1

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Thứ Năm, 22 tháng 6, 2017

The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists - 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Educators, Librarians, Parents, and Teens

Looking for humorous novels for teen readers? A fast-paced sports novel for a reluctant reader? Biographies to use in history class? You'll find these lists and more in this treasury of "great reading lists".
 
 
 
This versatile guide provides one-page reproducible book lists and bookmarks for: *books about self (e.g., coming-of-age, perfectionism, gangs) * genre literature (e.g., fantasy, romance, historical fiction) *themes (e.g., extreme sports, vampires, peace) *settings (e.g., Ellis Island, Dust Bowl, WWII) *character studies (e.g., adventure with female protagonist, boy bonding books, fantasy heroes), and * read-alikes (for bookmarks).
 
 
 
More than 100 reproducible lists of books for ages 13-18 (junior/senior high) focus on new titles and classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase.
 
 
 
Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title.

Literature Lures - Using Picture Books and Novels to Motivate Middle School Readers

This is the tool teachers have been waiting for to explore important themes and to motivate students to become involved in the literature experience.
 
  
Each title was carefully chosen using as criteria the quality of the writing, the importance of its message, and how easily it could serve as a springboard to junior novels that explore the same theme.
 
 
Grades 6-10.
 

Everyday Editing - Inviting Students to Develop Skill and Craft in Writer Workshop

Instead of rehearsing errors and drilling students on what’s wrong with a sentence, Jeff invites students to look carefully at their writing along with mentor texts, and to think about how punctuation, grammar, and style can be best used to hone and communicate meaning.
 
 
 
Written in Jeff’s characteristically witty style, this refreshing and practical guide offers an overview of his approach to editing within the writing workshop as well as ten detailed sets of lessons covering everything from apostrophes to serial commas. These lessons can be used throughout the year to replace Daily Oral Language or error-based editing strategies with a more effective method for improving student writing.

Designing Language Courses - A Guide for Teachers

Designing Language Courses: A Guide for Teachers is a clear and comprehensive overview of course design. This text provides a practical guide to designing language courses by encouraging teachers to explore ways of planning and organizing content, and evaluating materials.
 
 
 
Examines the issues of designing language courses from three distinct perspectives: Teachers' Voices, which are authentic accounts of teachers' experiences; Frameworks, which are comprehensive discussions of theoretical issues; and Investigations, which are inquiry-based activities.


Writing to Communicate 2 - Paragraphs and Essays (3rd Edition)

Intermediate Level. With a combined process and product approach to academic writing, this Second Edition (formerly title You're in Charge!) helps students progress from the basics of paragraph writing to full-length essays.
 
  
The text's new models and exercises are centered around three main themes-milestones, ecology and relations- to help students generate content and build vocabulary for their writing.

Writing Better English Second Edition

Write in English like a native speaker!
 
 
 
Taking a developmental approach to improving writing skills, Writing Better English helps you increase your levels of proficiency in both grammar and vocabulary.
 
 
 
Before tackling sentence structures, the book helps you reinforce those grammar elements you may have trouble with, like verb tenses and pronouns. You'll then expand your written communication abilities through comprehensive explanations, skill-building exercises, and practical writing activities.