Interactive Reading Guide

With this wire-spiral-bound book and CD-ROM package, Blachman (education, Syracuse University) and Tangel (chair, Committee on Special Education, Oriskany Central Schools) follow up their guide, Road

A popular classroom assessment tool, this supplement is widely used by pre-service and in-service teachers to assess or test students' reading progress. It also serves as a practical guide for reading

While most parents understand the importance of promoting literacy in their young children, they often aren't sure how to do it. This book provides guidance. Taking a ""literacy-throughout-the-day""

Reading Poetry offers a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of reading poetry. Successive chapters introduce key skills and critical or theoretical issues, enabling users to read poetry with

In Basic Teachings of the Buddha, Glenn Wallis selects sixteen essential dialogues drawn from more than five thousand Pali-dialect suttas of the Buddhist canon. The result is a vibrant introductory gu

Following on the phenomenal success of Remembering the Kanji, the author has prepared a companion volume for learning the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries of modern Japanese. In six short lessons of

Long before there were creative-writing workshops and degrees, how did aspiring writers learn to write? By reading the work of their predecessors and contemporaries, says Francine Prose. In Reading

For over twenty years, The Complete Book of Tarot has been one of the most popular and most used guides for the art of reading and understanding the tarot. Now, for the first time, Juliet Sharman-Burk

Separated into six easy-to-follow sections, this essential reading primer uses synthetic phonics to take children step-by-step through the complexities of the English language. This accessible approa

Includes 27 competencies/skills found on the MTTC Reading test and 125 sample-test questions. This guide, aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the Michigan Department of Education, covers t

Includes 14 competencies/skills found on the TExES Reading Specialist test and 125 sample-test questions. This guide, aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the Texas Department of Education,

This writing guide offers students an accessible introduction to the conventions of writing in the psychology discipline. Based on the latest edition of the APA Publication Manual, it provides a thoro

FieldWorking, Bonnie Stone Sunstein and Elizabeth Chiseri-Strater's acclaimed textbook, is an engaging guide to the fundamentals of ethnographic study, complete with practical help for research and wr

Terrorism. Same-sex marriage. Debt cancellation. The AIDS pandemic. These are just some of the critical contemporary issues addressed in this book.Issues Facing Christians Todayhelps thinking Christians sift through and respond to a sweeping array of complex and pressing topics. Thoroughly revised and updated by Roy McCloughry and fully endorsed by John Stott, this fourth edition continues a two-decades-plus legacy of bringing important current issues under the lens of biblically informed thinking.Combining a keen global awareness with a gift for penetrating analysis, the authors examine such vital topics as:Pluralism and Christian witnessCohabitation, environmentalism, and ecological stewardshipWar and peaceAbortion and euthanasiaAnd much more.An entirely new chapter on bio-engineering has been contributed by Professor John Wyatt of University College London. Including a study guide,Issues Facing Christians Todayis essential reading for Christians who wish to engage our culture with i

In this practical resource, veteran teacher Mary Schulman provides a step-by-step guide to guided reading in the intermediate grades. She demonstrates how to plan lessons, manage flexible groups, mat

This invaluable guide offers step-by-step, research-based strategies that will help you increase your students' reading comprehension, strengthen writing skills, and build vocabulary across content a

After reading this book and viewing the CD-ROM, experienced interactive writers will find their skills sharpened, and beginning writers will have gained all the information, models, and tools needed

Balanced reading and writing is a pedagogical approach that incorporates both skill-based and meaning-based instruction. Written for pre-service and practicing teachers, this guide explains how to imp

Schumm (teaching and learning, U. of Miami) compiles 14 chapters by education scholars in Florida in a guide (which originated in a doctoral seminar in reading) to differentiated instruction for diver

Weaving together the latest knowledge and best practices for teaching children to read, this indispensable text and professional resource provides a complete guide to differentiated instruction for di

Promote the love of story, familiarize children with a variety of story forms and stimulate curiosity in diverse subjects while building basic literacy skills. In this guide, dozens of enchanting sto

A treasure trove of behavioral information to give a huge edge over the competition, this guide teaches how to read tells—the subtle ways in which opponents betray themselves through body language, ta

In this guide for high school teachers, Thomas (education, Furman U.) introduces the work of contemporary American author Barbara Kingsolver and offers suggestions for incorporation into the reading a

A collection of essays provides a detailed look behind the scenes of one of television's most popular series, offering a character and episode guide, a timeline, and a study of such topics as the char

"An Owner's Manual" is an interactive workbook designed for young people grades 5 through 8 for use with guidance from a helping adult. Astutely written to be understood by these particular adolesce

This volume is a lucid and entertaining guide to the poet's craft, and an invaluable introduction to practical criticism for students. Chapters on each element of poetry offer a wide-ranging general a

Includes 12 competencies/skills found on the GACE Middle Grades Reading test and 127 sample-test questions. This guide, aligned specifically to standards prescribed by the Georgia Professional Standa

Frank Serafini has written extensively on the reading workshop, and in talks around the country, he's answered the tough questions about teaching through this powerful medium. Now in "Around the Readi

Unleash the power of shared reading with this in-depth guide, written by a mentor teacher/ staff developer. Classroom dialogues and lessons show how to model key skills and strategies and make the rea

Now retired, McNaughton was the founding teacher of Chinese at Oberlin College, Ohio, established Chinese-language programs at four other colleges and universities in the U.S., and taught at City U. o

This essential teaching guide assists non-specialist educators in syllabus revision, new course design, and classroom presentation of US Latina writers. The introduction outlines the major historical

The Get Ready series offers fun, easy-to-understand activities to enhance skills in every area, from spelling, reading, and language to math, science, and health. Get Ready for 1st Grade prepares c

The Get Ready series offers fun, easy-to-understand activities to enhance skills in every area, from spelling, reading, and language to math, science, and health. Get Ready for Kindergarten covers a

Designed as a comprehensive program planning and implementation guide for public libraries, this book begins with an overview of the history and current contexts of summer library reading programs. Ch

Henn-Reinke (ESL/bilingual education, U. of Wisconsin-Oshkosh) outlines an intervention program for elementary school students who struggle in their literacy development. Designed for small groups of

With 40 fast-paced units of instruction, Blueprint Reading for Machine Trades, 2E is our most complete guide to learning how to interpret industrial prints. Meeting the needs of a two-semester course