The school library has changed dramatically. Today, it is a portal to a world of learning that includes traditional books, digital resources, and online environments. As the importance of information
Conferring with students about reading allows for clearer access to one-on-one, in-the-moment teaching and learning, yet it can feel intimidating or overwhelming. Kari Yates and Christina Nosek want t
Faced with a vast list of roles and responsibilities and answering to a broad array of stakeholders, school administrators can feel like they must constantly play the role of invincible superhero. Rar
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
Teachers know that their students love to explore and learn. But, how do we make this possible with thirty students, with different needs, learning styles, and backgrounds, all in one small room with
What would a classroom look like if understanding and respecting differences in race, culture, beliefs, and opinions were at its heart? Welcome to Mary Cowhey's Peace Class in Northampton, MA, where
Students love math games and puzzles, but how much are they really learning from the experience? Too often, math games are thought of as just a fun activity or enrichment opportunity.Well Played shows
A large part of our everyday communication involves argumentation and reasoning—for example, when we want to persuade others, make good purchasing decisions, or analyze the messages we receive from ad
No matter where students’ lives lead after graduation, one of the most essential tools we can teach them is how to comprehend, analyze, and respond to arguments. Students need to know how writers’ and
The authors offer tips, advice, and concrete lesson plans for elementary and mid level teachers on how to teach the revision process. The text is divided into two main parts. The first part includes t
Burkins and Yaris, literacy consultants and former teachers, argue that students should move towards reading wellness in their literacy work, to include all aspects of reading from fluency, meaning, a
Publishing podcasts, writing digital stories with "choose your own adventure" endings, and collaborating with students around the country through wikis, Skype, and VoiceThread, Julie D. Ramsay never
Public discussions of global climate change and other threats to the planet are making children more aware of environmental issues. As increasing numbers of kids come to school wishing to take action,
How do we make writing meaningful to students? A leading educator and a popular novelist present a refreshing exploration of how the challenges of professional writers can give students new insights i
The first edition of Becoming a Literacy Leader chronicled Jennifer’s work as she moved to a new school and a new job as a literacy specialist and found herself tackling everything from teacher study
“In everything we have to understand, poetry can help.” —Tony Hoagland, Harper’s, April 2013In Poem Central, Shirley McPhillips helps us better understand the central role poetry can play in our perso
This poignant collection of stories and poems honors literacy educators for the often difficult and always essential work they do with students of all ages. A well-loved classic, Life's Literacy Lesso
The value of small-group instruction cannot be emphasized enough, but many teachers have found it difficult to manage, especially when class sizes remain large. Here is practical, theoretically-sound
Cathy Fraser believes that school research projects should be less of a chore and more like police investigations. In Love the Questions she describes ways to engage middle and secondary students from
Discover what happens when your students step out of their daily routines and activate their engagement. Author Katherine Mills Hernandez argues that movement, talk, and the physical environment of th
How do we ensure that all students are engaged each day in meaningful, challenging, and joyful work and have equal opportunity to learn? That is the central question Regie Routman addresses in
Relax and enjoy an afternoon’s reflection on how to break out of rigid prescriptions and orthodoxies that limit writing instruction . . . . —Tom Newkirk, from the Foreword When was the las
Instructional scaffolding is an essential part of teaching literacy. But what is scaffolding exactly? What does it look like in a classroom, and how can we improve the ways we use it? Despite its prom
Wolk (education, Northeastern Illinois U., Chicago and former elementary and middle school teacher) offers a resource for teachers who want to create an environment where students model caring, commun
Teachers recognize that frequent independent reading increases student knowledge on a wide range of topics, enhances vocabulary, and improves comprehension. Ban the Book Report inspires teachers to go
Allen, a literacy specialist who works as a reading coach and leads professional development programs, shares ideas for supporting new teachers in their first year, based on her experiences. She descr
For those of us who treasure memories of a childhood spent curled up with favorite books, it may be shocking to realize that reading is a chore for many of our students. In recent years, the increase
When faced with a blank page in their readers’ notebooks, students often fall back on what is familiar: summarizing. Despite our best efforts to model through comprehension strategies what good reader
This guide demonstrates how to engage elementary students in intentional discussion about math to help improve their learning. The authors outline the principles of intentional talk; the use of open s
Nonfiction writing is important in a student's school life and it is important a skill that they will use throughout their lives. The majority of our daily reading and writing experience is made up of
Rubin, a consultant and presenter on literacy and critical thinking skills who incorporated nature study into her first and second-grade curriculum, explains how nature study can help students learn t
Montgomery, Smith (elementary teachers, Louisville, Kentucky), and Overturf (former teacher, coordinator of the K-12 Reading Curriculum and Assessment for Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville,
Moynihan, a former elementary school principal, math curriculum specialist, and elementary teacher who consults with schools and districts, shows teachers and administrators how to identify the elemen
This volume shows K-8 teachers how to use poems in reading and writing workshops and across content areas. It defines mentor texts and discusses the connections between reading and writing and ways to
Since its publication in 1998, Apprenticeship in Literacy has become a teacher favorite, covering all aspects of a balanced literacy program in an integrated manner and showing how all components are
Classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and teacher trainer Cole was literary coach in a school the first year that fourth-grade assessment tests shifted from multiple choice to essay. Too many studen
All text comes with layers of meaning influenced by the background knowledge and attitudes of readers. This valuable resource examines the power of language and persuasion helps students critically ex
Some teachers love grammar and some hate it, but nearly all struggle to find ways of making the mechanics of English meaningful to kids. As a middle school teacher, Jeff Anderson also discovered that
More and more classrooms across the country are filled with children who speak languages other than English. In these diverse classrooms, many teachers struggle with how to create reading and writing
