Download or read book Looping in an English Language Arts Classroom a Look at Literary Skills in a Looping Middle Schools written by Cristina A. Smarra and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the benefits of a looping English language arts classroom in regards to middle school students' literacy skills, self-advocacy skills and viewpoints on curriculum feedback and criticism.... This study seeks to determine the following questions: a) Is the current looping classroom system at the parochial middle school an effective means of improving eighth grade students' literacy skills in an English language arts classroom for those students who have been in a looping environment for two years? b) What are the benefits to a looping English language arts classroom for middle school students in eight (sic) who have been in a looping environment for two years? c) Should other private and public schools adopt this method of looping classrooms?

Download or read book Reading Reconsidered written by Doug Lemov and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TEACH YOUR STUDENTS TO READ WITH PRECISION AND INSIGHT The world we are preparing our students to succeed in is one bound together by words and phrases. Our students learn their literature, history, math, science, or art via a firm foundation of strong reading skills. When we teach students to read with precision, rigor, and insight, we are truly handing over the key to the kingdom. Of all the subjects we teach reading is first among equals. Grounded in advice from effective classrooms nationwide, enhanced with more than 40 video clips, Reading Reconsidered takes you into the trenches with actionable guidance from real-life educators and instructional champions. The authors address the anxiety-inducing world of Common Core State Standards, distilling from those standards four key ideas that help hone teaching practices both generally and in preparation for assessments. This 'Core of the Core' comprises the first half of the book and instructs educators on how to teach students to: read harder texts, 'closely read' texts rigorously and intentionally, read nonfiction more effectively, and write more effectively in direct response to texts. The second half of Reading Reconsidered reinforces these principles, coupling them with the 'fundamentals' of reading instruction—a host of techniques and subject specific tools to reconsider how teachers approach such essential topics as vocabulary, interactive reading, and student autonomy. Reading Reconsidered breaks an overly broad issue into clear, easy-to-implement approaches. Filled with practical tools, including: 44 video clips of exemplar teachers demonstrating the techniques and principles in their classrooms (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) Recommended book lists Downloadable tips and templates on key topics like reading nonfiction, vocabulary instruction, and literary terms and definitions. Reading Reconsidered provides the framework necessary for teachers to ensure that students forge futures as lifelong readers.

Download or read book There s Room for Me Here written by Janet Allen and published by Stenhouse Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do with students who cannot or will not read and write? This portrait of Kyle Gonzalez's classroom offers teachers theory-based strategies for helping students become motivated and successful readers and writers. You will see how one middle school teacher sets up her literacy classroom, offers intervention and support for struggling students, and assesses their progress. Rich in description of Kyle's successes, the book also looks honestly at why some practices were ineffective in her setting. With Janet's and Kyle's practical and detailed suggestions for creating a literate environment, you'll learn how to:establish a literacy workshop;choose and use effective resources;implement effective, informative record-keeping;help students establish goals and assess progress;use read-alouds as well as shared, guided, and independent reading and writing;instill reading and writing practices that help students read content-specific texts. There's Room for Me Here includes record-keeping forms, extensive bibliographies of literature and professional materials, resource information, and samples of strategy lessons all embedded in this engaging story of a teacher's first three years building a literacy workshop in her classroom. Kyle's students are middle school learners who struggle with literacy. The strategies, content-area connections, and management ideas, however, are applicable and appropriate for use by any 3-12 teacher.

Download or read book Decolonizing Middle Level Literacy Instruction written by Michael Domínguez and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text offers pre-service and in-service teachers pragmatic strategies for teaching middle-grades literacy in culturally proactive and sustaining ways. By demystifying big ideas and complex concepts, Domínguez and Seglem provide clear pathways and lessons for illuminating and engaging with race, ethnicity, culture, and identity in the middle-grade English Language Arts classroom. While addressing social justice, equity, diversity, and liberation can seem intimidating or unrelated to classroom practice, the authors demonstrate how weaving such questions into instruction benefits students’ development. The guidance, strategies, and lessons in this book provide an answer to the question: What does decolonial literacy teaching look like? Concrete but not prescriptive, the authors encourage us to reconsider accepted logics of schooling, so that we can better support adolescents as they navigate complex identity landscapes. Bringing together disparate conversations around reading, writing, identity, and decolonial thinking, and specifically tailored to the middle grades, this book serves as a comprehensive toolkit for praxis and covers such topics as cultural change, community connections, and racial literacy. Each chapter features tips on reading and writing instruction, Teacher Spotlights, Planning Questions, and Additional Resources to make it easy for educators to apply the strategies to their own contexts. An accessible entry to addressing challenging questions around identity in the classroom, this book is essential reading in courses and professional development on ELA and literacy methods as well as teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. For teachers looking to push toward equity and reshape literacy education so that it serves all middle-grade students, Domínguez and Seglem offer plenty of accessible and motivating places to start.

Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Middle School Language Arts written by Linda Wrighton M Ed and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform your writing with Middle School Language Arts: Sentence Structures, the ultimate guide for middle school students and homeschoolers looking to master the art of writing. Designed specifically for independent learners, this comprehensive book breaks down complex sentence structures into easy-to-understand lessons, making it the perfect resource for students aiming to enhance their writing skills and teachers seeking a reliable tool for instruction. This book covers all the essential areas of sentence structure, including identifying and correcting sentence fragments and run-on sentences, using coordination and subordination to show relationships between ideas, and manipulating sentence structure to emphasize key points. Each lesson is carefully crafted to introduce students to different types of clauses and phrases, helping them add variety and detail to their sentences, and ultimately creating a distinctive writing style that stands out. Each lesson in Middle School Language Arts: Sentence Structures is set out in a clear, student-friendly format, starting with an objective that outlines what the student will achieve. The lessons include step-by-step explanations, examples, and practice tasks designed to reinforce the concepts learned. Success criteria are provided to help students track their progress, while key vocabulary is highlighted to build a strong foundation in language arts terminology. This book will empower students to become confident, skilled writers by providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to construct effective and engaging sentences. Whether used in the classroom or at home, Middle School Language Arts: Sentence Structures will inspire a love of writing and equip students with the skills they need to succeed academically and beyond. Perfect for those looking to improve their writing fluency, this book is an essential addition to any middle school language arts curriculum.

Download or read book Writing Instruction for English Learners written by Eugenia Mora-Flores and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-10-29 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on narrative, expository, and persuasive writing and poetry, this guide provides strategies and tools to facilitate writing development for English learners in Grades 2–8.

Download or read book Building Academic Literacy written by Audrey Fielding and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-04-22 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building Academic Literacy: An Anthology for Reading Apprenticeship is a volume for middle and high school students addressing the topic of literacy and the important role it plays in our lives. Featuring lively and provocative essays, journalistic writings, and poetry as well as inspiring personal stories, the anthology offers a broad range of cultural and historical perspectives on the following themes: Literacy and Identity: The different ways people see themselves as readers. Literacy and Power: How reading and writing can open doors in our lives. How We Read: The different ways our minds work as we try to understand what we read. Breaking Codes: Our need to navigate unfamiliar types of texts.

Download or read book Teaching Literature in Middle School written by National Council of Teachers of English and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, part of a series which serve as guides for K-12 teachers who are striving to align lively, classroom-tested practices with standards, gathers together brief articles spotlighting instructional suggestions. The book begins with overviews of the key component of fiction, with special emphasis on character. It then continues with a section suggesting major themes of interest to young readers. The third section of the book illustrates ways of moving students from insightful responses to more distanced critical perspectives, while the final section offers ideas for creating communities of readers through such experiences as role playing, student seminars, and the involvement of families and others outside the school. (NKA)

Download or read book The Strengths and Weaknesses of Looping in Middle School Education written by Ann L. Lehman and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Whole Novels for the Whole Class written by Ariel Sacks and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Work with students at all levels to help them read novels Whole Novels is a practical, field-tested guide to implementing a student-centered literature program that promotes critical thinking and literary understanding through the study of novels with middle school students. Rather than using novels simply to teach basic literacy skills and comprehension strategies, Whole Novels approaches literature as art. The book is fully aligned with the Common Core ELA Standards and offers tips for implementing whole novels in various contexts, including suggestions for teachers interested in trying out small steps in their classrooms first. Includes a powerful method for teaching literature, writing, and critical thinking to middle school students Shows how to use the Whole Novels approach in conjunction with other programs Includes video clips of the author using the techniques in her own classroom This resource will help teachers work with students of varying abilities in reading whole novels.

Download or read book Strategies for Integrating Reading and Writing in Middle and High School Classrooms written by Karen D. Wood and published by National Middle School Association. This book was released on 2001 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book In the Middle written by Nancie Atwell and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Can Pop Culture and Shakespeare Exist in the Same Classroom written by Kristine Gritter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expecting students to jump right into a rigorous literature discussion is not always realistic. Students need scaffolding so that they will be more engaged and motivated to read the text and think about it on a deeper level. This book shows English language arts teachers a very effective way to scaffold—by tapping into students’ interest in pop culture. You’ll learn how to use your students’ ability to analyze pop culture and transfer that into helping them analyze and connect to a text. Special Features: Tools you can use immediately, such as discussion prompts, rubrics, and planning sheets Examples of real student literature discussions using pop culture Reflection questions to help you apply the book’s ideas to your own classroom Connections to the Common Core State Standards for reading, speaking, and listening Throughout the book, you’ll discover practical ways that pop culture and classic texts can indeed coexist in your classroom. As your students bridge their academic and social lives, they’ll become more insightful about great literature--and the world around them.

Download or read book Using Literature in a Middle School English Language Arts Classroom to Discuss American Social Class written by Amy Lynn Corron and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Building Strong Writers in Middle School written by Jim Delisle and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve proficiency in core language arts concepts with 24 classroom-ready activities that align with Common Core State Standards. By engaging students in meaningful language arts activities that relate to their lives, teachers can promote authentic writing in which students explore their personal thoughts and beliefs, resulting in richer work. Complete with step-by-step directions and student examples—and developed and tested in public and private classrooms with students of varying abilities—Building Strong Writers in Middle School helps students understand themselves and one another more deeply, contemplate how their writing can affect the larger world, and express themselves in literary forms. With writing now being required across the curriculum, teaching language arts at the middle school level is more important than ever. Digital content includes reproducible handouts.

Download or read book In the Middle written by Nancie Atwell and published by Heinemann Educational Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nancie Atwell reflects on the ten years of her teaching experience since writing the first edition of the seminal work, "In the Middle."