Download or read book Unlocking the Power of Academic Vocabulary with Secondary English Language Learners written by Yu Ren Dong and published by Maupin House Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2013 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Unlocking the Power of Academic Vocabulary, Dr. Yu Ren Dong, an associate professor of English education at Queens College, City University of New York, helps secondary teachers expand their instructional repertoire to teach academic vocabulary in a systematic, meaningful, contextualized, and exciting way. Every secondary, subject-matter teacher will find strategies, easy-to-integrate activities, and tips on selecting words and planning lessons. As you teach with these strategies, your English language learners will be able to: tap into prior knowledge through cross-language transfer and cross-cultural comparisons; use concept-based vocabulary, such as analogies, metaphorical language, themes, sources, inquiry, and graphic organizers; interact with new words in context to decipher euphemisms, words with multiple meanings, connotation, and context clues; engage in interactive read-alouds, think-alouds, and wordplay; and master vocabulary through writing. Charts, student examples, suggested resources, and subject-matter vocabulary lists give teachers the hands-on tools they need to teach the concepts behind words as well as the actual definitions, spelling, and sounds. Transform your academic vocabulary instruction into an engaging, skill-building mix that carries over into students' reading, writing, thinking, and conversations in all subject areas.

Download or read book Building Academic Language written by Jeff Zwiers and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Of the over one hundred new publications on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), this one truly stands out! In the second edition of Building Academic Language, Jeff Zwiers presents a much-needed, comprehensive roadmap to cultivating academic language development across all disciplines, this time placing the rigor and challenges of the CCSS front and center. A must-have resource!” —Andrea Honigsfeld, EdD, Molloy College “Language is critical to the development of content learning as students delve more deeply into specific disciplines. When students possess strong academic language, they are better able to critically analyze and synthesize complex ideas and abstract concepts. In this second edition of Building Academic Language, Jeff Zwiers successfully builds the connections between the Common Core State Standards and academic language. This is the ‘go to’ resource for content teachers as they transition to the expectations for college and career readiness.” —Katherine S. McKnight, PhD, National Louis University With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by most of the United States, students need help developing their understanding and use of language within the academic context. This is crucially important throughout middle school and high school, as the subjects discussed and concepts taught require a firm grasp of language in order to understand the greater complexity of the subject matter. Building Academic Language shows teachers what they can do to help their students grasp language principles and develop the language skills they’ll need to reach their highest levels of academic achievement. The Second Edition of Building Academic Language includes new strategies for addressing specific Common Core standards and also provides answers to the most important questions across various content areas, including: What is academic language and how does it differ by content area? How can language-building activities support content understanding for students? How can teachers assist students in using language more effectively, especially in the academic context? How can academic language usage be modeled routinely in the classroom? How can lesson planning and assessment support academic language development? An essential resource for teaching all students, this book explains what every teacher needs to know about language for supporting reading, writing, and academic learning.

Download or read book Teaching English Language Learners in Secondary Subject Matter Classes written by Yu Ren Dong and published by IAP. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for secondary subject matter teachers and administrators who work with English language learners (ELLs) in subject matter classes. It is also for college professors who prepare pre-service teachers to work with those students. The book brings together insights from linguistic, socio-cultural, educational, cognitive, developmental perspectives of what it means for ELLs to learn both English and subject matter knowledge in English as a second language. It delineates unique challenges that ELLs experience, offers ELLs’ learning stories, and suggests concrete strategies with classroom teaching examples across academic disciplines. The 2nd edition broadens the scope of the 1st edition in several aspects. Specifically, it includes two chapters about secondary ELLs’ previous educational experiences in their home countries, a chapter on subject matter lesson planning with ELLs in mind with teacher collaborative strategies, and more principle- based and field-tested effective instructional and assessment strategies for working with ELLs.

Download or read book The Power of Words written by Sean Clouden and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever been frustrated because you couldn't learn or do something?Have you ever felt stupid in a subject or activity?Have you ever reached the bottom of a page totally confused about what you had just read?Would you like to know the secrets of being able to learn and do anything?Since the times of ancient Greece, great thinkers, writers, philosophers, scientists and leaders have understood and used the power of words to solve great mysteries, discover universal truths and bring enlightenment to the world.This power grants the amazing ability of being able to learn and do anything, and it can be tapped by anyone who understands and applies it.In this book, you ll learn...-How you can use words to awaken your inner genius.-The real meaning of conceptual understanding and the step-by-step process of how to achieve it.-The ten ways you can misunderstand what you re reading and how to handle each.-How to use the system taught to help your child learn and do anything.-A surefire way defeat learning disorders such as ADD and ADHD and become a great learner.-The most powerful learning tool I know and how to use it.-A special method of approaching new subjects or activities that will allow you to quickly grasp them and get results.-The Holy Grail of Learning and how to achieve it.-And more...

Download or read book Foundations of Education written by Allan C. Ornstein and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2006 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations of Education incorporates relevant interdisciplinary perspectives and emphasizes coverage of key issues in education, with up-to-date research, primary resources, and documentation. This text provides comprehensive and substantive coverage of all foundational areas--including social, philosophical, historical, political, economic, curricular, and legal--for students who are preparing for a career in teaching and for those who simply wish to learn more about significant contemporary issues in education. The authors have included strong, thought-provoking pedagogy, and have emphasized the growing role of technology in education, especially in the new Technology@School feature.New! In This Case boxed features contain brief, fictional case scenarios that describe situations in which a new teacher might find themselves. Readers are asked to think critically about concepts discussed in each chapter to answer questions that encourage critical and applied analysis.New! Expanded topical overview charts in each chapter summarize and compare key developments and topics in education.New! Information about standards addresses the growing emphasis on holding students, teachers and schools accountable for performing at levels specified by local, state, and national standards. New sections focus on preparing teachers for the stress related to state/district standards, and legal issues, including the No Child Left Behind act, are addressed.Technology@School, a popular feature in every chapter, updates students on relevant developments in educational technology and provides information that may prove useful in their teaching careers. Topics include, Usingthe Internet to Learn About World Schools (Chapter 3), Helping Students Develop Media Literacy (Chapter 9), and Protecting Students from Undesirable Material on the Web (Chapter 13).Focus Questions appear at the beginning of each chapter and provide students with an organized reference to chapter material--Refocus Questions appear after major text sections and are designed to help reinforce and improve the students' comprehension by reviewing the information in the chapter.Taking issue charts appear in each chapter to present controversial issues in the field of education, offering arguments on both sides of a question to illustrate why the topic is important and how it affects contemporary schools. Instructors can use these charts as the basis for class discussions or essay assignments.Eduspace, a customizable, powerful, interactive platform, provides instructors with text-specific online courses and content in multiple disciplines. Eduspace gives an instructor the ability to create all or part of their course online using the widely recognized tools of Blackboard and quality text-specific content from HMCo. Instructors can quickly and easily assign homework exercises, quizzes, tests, tutorials and supplemental study materials and can modify that content or even add their own.

Download or read book Academic Word Power 3 written by Pat Bull and published by Academic Word Power. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Academic Word Powerhelps students master the 570 most common words from the Academic Word List. When students add this vocabulary to what they learn in a beginning ESL course, they will be able to comprehend 90% of the terms in texts across disciplines. Focusing on the most common words motivates students and allows instructors to take the guesswork out of choosing and researching vocabulary. The texts appeal to both native and non-native speakers and can be used in ESL, Developmental English, and high school English programs. The variety of exercises, activities, and vocabulary strategies prepare students for success in future academic reading. Interactive speaking activities appeal to students by developing a link between the focus word and their experience and knowledge, increasing retention.

Download or read book Teaching the Critical Vocabulary of the Common Core written by Marilee Sprenger and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2013 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your students may recognize words like determine, analyze, and distinguish, but do they understand these words well enough to quickly and completely answer a standardized test question? For example, can they respond to a question that says "determine the point of view of John Adams in his 'Letter on Thomas Jefferson' and analyze how he distinguishes his position from an alternative approach articulated by Thomas Jefferson"? Students from kindergarten to 12th grade can learn to compare and contrast, to describe and explain, if they are taught these words explicitly. Marilee Sprenger has curated a list of the critical words students must know to be successful with the Common Core State Standards and any other standardized assessment they encounter. Fun strategies such as jingles, movements, and graphic organizers will engage students and make learning these critical words enjoyable and effective. Learning the critical vocabulary will help your students with testing and college and career readiness, and will equip them with confidence in reading, writing, and speaking. Marilee Sprenger is also the author of How to Teach So Students Remember, Learning and Memory, and Brain-Based Teaching in the Digital Age.

Download or read book How to Teach an Additional Language written by Kris Van den Branden and published by John Benjamins Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive, research-based account of how people learn a second/foreign language and shows how classroom practice can be organised around research-based principles. In the first part, the book provides up-to-date insights into the cognitive, motivational, and emotional dimensions of learning an additional language. In the second part, ten principles of high-quality additional language teaching are introduced and illustrated by a wealth of authentic, classroom-based examples. The book also explores implications for curriculum design and the assessment of additional language competences. A separate chapter is devoted to the ways in which innovation in language education can be fostered. Throughout the book, the question is addressed whether additional language teaching should primarily focus on meaningful tasks, form-based practice, or the integration of both. This book is a must-read for all those who are interested in improving the quality of second and foreign language education.

Download or read book The Vocabulary Book written by Michael F. Graves and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2016-07-29 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new second edition includes two entirely new chapters on selecting vocabulary words for study and vocabulary instruction for English Language Learners. In addition, every chapter has been substantially updated to incorporate discussion of next-generation standards. Incorporating the newest research in vocabulary acquisition into the four-part model of vocabulary instruction that made the first edition a bestseller, this edition emphasizes vocabulary as an important tool in meeting the needs of increasingly diverse students K-12. It also includes new instructional approaches to teaching vocabulary that have been developed and classroom-tested since the release of the first edition.

Download or read book The Power of Words written by Scott C. Greenwood and published by R&L Education. This book was released on 2010-09-16 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers are intuitively aware of the connection between academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. Unfortunately, despite what we know about active instruction of vocabulary that will be retained by our students, teachers often assign vocabulary but rarely teach it well. The results are akin to a salesman who says about his product, 'I sold it, but they didn't buy it.' Greenwood provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendixes, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.

Download or read book Practice Your Spanish 1 Unlock the Power of Spanish Fluency written by Sam Fuentes and published by Clic-books Digital Media. This book was released on with total page 1421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hola Spanish learners! Ready to boost your language skills? Practice Your Spanish! is not a normal textbook. It's your passport to mastering Spanish through an immersive reading experience. For intermediate to advanced learners This book is for anyone keen to enhance their Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a high school or college student, preparing for Spanish SATs, or you just want to brush up on your language skills, this book is ideal. Dual-language experience Immerse yourself in a bilingual world! With lots and lost of parallel texts in both Spanish and English, this dual-language ebook is the perfect companion for reading comprehension practice. Engage in exercises that involve a variety of translating formats that ensure a well-rounded and interactive learning experience. Five units of linguistic richness Each of the five engaging units in the book offers a mix of single sentences and longer texts. Forget about tedious grammar exercises—this book focuses on enriching your language skills through practicing diverse linguistic structures, tenses, and essential expressions in Spanish. Click Your Way to Fluency The dual-language format of Practice Your Spanish! allows you to click through the material at your own speed. Whether you like to absorb one sentence at a time or to work on longer passages, you'll always have an English translation just a click away. Experience the satisfaction of understanding real Spanish effortlessly as you progress. Enrich Your Vocabulary This is definitely not just a vocabulary book. It’s a treasure trove of rich and varied Spanish language. Challenge yourself with a wide and rich vocabulary, and if you don't grasp everything immediately, no problem—an English translation is right there to help you. Not Just a Book, a Language Companion Remember, Practice Your Spanish! #1 is not a conventional textbook—it's a dynamic tool that will complement your learning journey. No grammar exercises here, just a wealth of linguistic opportunities to sharpen your Spanish skills. They Say 'Practice Makes Perfect'… So start today! Empower your language journey with Practice Your Spanish! And if you enjoy it, there are another FIVE books in the series. Click the 'Buy Now' button and take a giant leap towards Spanish fluency. ¡Sí se puede!

Download or read book Practice Your Spanish 2 Unlock the Power of Spanish Fluency written by Sam Fuentes and published by Clic-books.com. This book was released on with total page 1299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hola Spanish learners! Ready to boost your language skills? Practice Your Spanish! is not a normal textbook. It's your passport to mastering Spanish through an immersive reading experience. For intermediate to advanced learners This book is for anyone keen to enhance their Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a high school or college student, preparing for Spanish SATs, or you just want to brush up on your language skills, this book is ideal. Dual-language experience Immerse yourself in a bilingual world! With lots and lost of parallel texts in both Spanish and English, this dual-language ebook is the perfect companion for reading comprehension practice. Engage in exercises that involve a variety of translating formats that ensure a well-rounded and interactive learning experience. Five units of linguistic richness Each of the five engaging units in the book offers a mix of single sentences and longer texts. Forget about tedious grammar exercises—this book focuses on enriching your language skills through practicing diverse linguistic structures, tenses, and essential expressions in Spanish. Click Your Way to Fluency The dual-language format of Practice Your Spanish! allows you to click through the material at your own speed. Whether you like to absorb one sentence at a time or to work on longer passages, you'll always have an English translation just a click away. Experience the satisfaction of understanding real Spanish effortlessly as you progress. Enrich Your Vocabulary This is definitely not just a vocabulary book. It’s a treasure trove of rich and varied Spanish language. Challenge yourself with a wide and rich vocabulary, and if you don't grasp everything immediately, no problem—an English translation is right there to help you. Not Just a Book, a Language Companion Remember, Practice Your Spanish! #1 is not a conventional textbook—it's a dynamic tool that will complement your learning journey. No grammar exercises here, just a wealth of linguistic opportunities to sharpen your Spanish skills. They Say 'Practice Makes Perfect'… So start today! Empower your language journey with Practice Your Spanish! And if you enjoy it, there are another FIVE books in the series. Click the 'Buy Now' button and take a giant leap towards Spanish fluency. ¡Sí se puede!

Download or read book Academic Word Power 2 written by Donna Obenda and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each book in Academic Word Power 1-4 focuses on 140 word families from the Academic Word List, allowing instructors to take the guesswork out of choosing which vocabulary words are most necessary to propel ESL, Developmental English, and high school students toward success reading college textbooks.

Download or read book Academic Vocabulary in Middle and High School written by Donna Ogle and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners. The expert authors present a wealth of specific teaching strategies, illustrated with classroom vignettes and student work samples. Connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are highlighted throughout; an extensive annotated list of print and electronic resources enhances the book's utility.

Download or read book PrepMinds 222 written by Shreyam Shrivastava and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introducing "PrepMinds 222: Mastering GRE Vocabulary," a comprehensive resource for GRE verbal success. Carefully curated from actual test questions, it presents 222 high-frequency words organized under unique "Big Ideas" for better retention. Dynamic exercises promote practical application and lifelong vocabulary skills. Perfect for aspirants, trainers, and language enthusiasts, this book guarantees a stellar verbal performance on the GRE through strategic learning techniques. Unlock the power of words and excel in the exam with "PrepMinds 222." The ultimate tool to achieve GRE success in just 100 words."

Download or read book Teaching Your Secondary ELLS the Academic Language of Tests written by R4 Educated Solutions and published by Solution Tree. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research shows that when English language learners understand the vocabulary used on tests, their scores soar--critical information for schools in an age of testing and accountability. This manual provides evidence-based, teacher-friendly lesson plans that will help English language learners deal with unfamiliar language features on standardized test questions. Teaching Your Secondary ELL Students the Academic Language of Tests supports English language arts teachers in grades 6-12 in providing instruction for content-specific language skills. Each lesson plan provides background information for the teacher, implications for high-stakes testing, a list of materials, academic vocabulary, activities, and in many cases, graphic organizers.

Download or read book Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator written by Alisa R. James and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-08-24 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay energized and organized throughout your school year! Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator: Strategies for the First Year and Beyond will help you face the unique challenges of teaching and support your development as a physical educator. Practical and reader friendly, Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator is filled with the most current information plus examples based on the author's experiences as both a K-12 teacher and a college instructor who prepares future teachers. You'll also find a wealth of information on handling day-to-day issues, such as adapting to the work environment, understanding the school culture, communicating with parents, and behavior management. In addition, sample letters and forms included in the book, such as a typical letter to parents, unit plan, and PE contract, offer models to use in creating your own. Two appendixes provide quick access to suggested teacher resources and FAQs, such as how to prepare for a substitute teacher and concerns about the tenure process. Survive and Thrive as a Physical Educator offers strategies to help you • get your gymnasium, your equipment, and yourself organized to begin the school year; • prepare your lessons and unit plans and deliver effective instruction for all students; • evaluate students’ progress; • establish rules and routines to promote good behavior and appropriate consequences for misbehavior; • employ a range of motivational techniques to encourage participation in your class; • develop positive relationships and effective communication with parents and guardians; • understand and navigate your workplace culture; and • avoid burnout and find opportunities for professional growth. This practical guide will help you sharpen your teaching skills, enjoy your work with students, and meet the challenges of teaching, whether it is your first year on the job or one of many in your physical education career.