Download or read book Speak written by Laurie Halse Anderson and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The groundbreaking National Book Award Finalist and Michael L. Printz Honor Book with more than 3.5 million copies sold, Speak is a bestselling modern classic about consent, healing, and finding your voice. "Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say." From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless, an outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. Now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. As time passes, Melinda becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. Only her art class offers any solace, and it is through her work on an art project that she is finally able to face what really happened at that terrible party: she was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent encounter with him. But this time Melinda fights back—and refuses to be silent. From Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award laureate Laurie Halse Anderson comes the extraordinary landmark novel that has spoken to millions of readers. Powerful and utterly unforgettable, Speak has been translated into 35 languages, was the basis for the major motion picture starring Kristen Stewart, and is now a stunning graphic novel adapted by Laurie Halse Anderson herself, with artwork from Eisner-Award winner Emily Carroll. Awards and Accolades for Speak: A New York Times Bestseller A National Book Award Finalist for Young People’s Literature A Michael L. Printz Honor Book An Edgar Allan Poe Award Finalist A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist A TIME Magazine Best YA Book of All Time A Cosmopolitan Magazine Best YA Books Everyone Should Read, Regardless of Age

Download or read book From Mandate to Achievement written by Elaine Makas and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2009-09-14 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a five-step model, this guide helps school leaders establish the processes necessary to align curriculum to mandated standards, develop curriculum maps, and systematize instructional practices.

Download or read book Point Less written by Sarah M Zerwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An exploration of moving away from traditional letter or number grades as an assessment and as a result producing more thoughtful students whose learning is more authentic"--

Download or read book Developing Standards Based Report Cards written by Thomas R. Guskey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a clear framework, this volume helps school leaders align assessment and reporting practices with standards-based education and develop more detailed reports of children's learning and progress.

Download or read book Marking Time written by Edward Town and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging, encyclopedic account of the material world of early modern Britain as told through a unique collection of dated objects The period from 1500 to 1800 in England was one of extraordinary social transformations, many having to do with the way time itself was understood, measured, and recorded. Through a focused exploration of an extensive private collection of fine and decorative artworks, this beautifully designed volume explores that theme and the variety of ways that individual notions of time and mortality shifted. The feature uniting these more than 450 varied objects is that each one bears a specific date, which marks a significant moment—for reasons personal or professional, religious or secular, private or public. From paintings to porringers, teapots to tape measures, the objects—and the stories they tell—offer a vivid sense of the lived experience of time, while providing a sweeping survey of the material world of early modern Britain.

Download or read book There is Another Way written by Margaret A. Byrnes and published by Quality Press. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Marking Time written by Michael Korda and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Developing Grading and Reporting Systems for Student Learning written by Thomas R. Guskey and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2024-07-24 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers, parents, students, administrators, and community members all agree that we need better grading and reporting systems. Often, these systems are inadequate because they are part of a tradition that can go unexamined and unquestioned for years. Here is the first serious look at the issue, written to provide all those involved — especially teachers — with a coherent and thoughtful framework. Guskey and Bailey offer four pillars of successful grading and reporting systems: Communication is the primary goal of grading and reporting Grading and reporting are integral parts of the instructional process Good reporting is based on good evidence Creating change in grading and reporting requires creating a multi-faceted reporting system Written to help readers develop a deeper and more reflective understanding of the various aspects of the subject, Thomas Guskey and Jane Bailey′s work brings organization and clarity to a murky and disagreement-filled topic. Here is a practical and essential guide for teachers, administrators or anyone concerned with understanding and implementing best practices in grading and reporting systems.

Download or read book Changing the Grade written by Jonathan Cornue and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many educators agree that the 100-point grading model is not always a reliable way to evaluate student learning. But is there another way to more accurately and equitably grade students and provide high-quality information to parents while fostering student learning? If so, why haven’t school districts across the country changed their practices? In Changing the Grade, author and educator Jonathan Cornue presents a detailed model for developing a more reliable, standards-based grading system—including 30 steps to guide you through the process. In addition to identifying and addressing the barriers to change—such as concerns about how colleges and employers will interpret an alternative grading model—Cornue offers a concrete structure for changing the grading system, providing guidance on: • Thinking in a new way about why grades are given and the purpose of a report card grade; • Identifying what needs to be changed and what actions must be taken to facilitate the change; • Building a team of stakeholders—including teachers, principals, and guidance counselors—to lead the change process; • Developing the new standards-based grading structure; • Designing standards-based assignments and assessments that align with a new grading structure; • Avoiding grade inflation; and • Getting buy-in from teachers and other staff members, principals, administrators, the board of education, and the community by demonstrating that the change process is intentional, research-based, student-focused, and permanent. The book also includes helpful samples of standards-based gradebooks, homework assignments, rubrics, and report cards. If you are interested in making a systemic and systematic shift to a high-quality grading structure that is far less subjective than many commonly found in schools, consider Changing the Grade.

Download or read book Prom written by Laurie Halse Anderson and published by Scholastic UK. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone's excited about the prom except Ashley, who couldn't care less. She's too busy worrying about her crazy family and TJ her flaky boyfriend. But when disaster strikes the prom committee, somehow Ashley gets roped into helping save the evening - and finds out a lot about herself too...

Download or read book Making Citizens written by Beth C. Rubin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Citizens illustrates how social studies can recapture its civic purpose through an approach that incorporates meaningful civic learning into middle and high school classrooms.

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Download or read book On Your Mark written by Thomas R. Guskey and published by Solution Tree Press. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create and sustain a learning environment where students thrive and stakeholders are accurately informed of student progress. Clarify the purpose of grades, craft a vision statement aligned with this purpose, and discover research-based strategies to implement effective grading and reporting practices. Identify policies and practices that render grading inaccurate, and understand the role grades play in students’ future success and opportunities.

Download or read book In the Classroom written by Richard M. Trimble and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 1990 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short, practical guide written by a veteran classroom teacher for the less experienced teacher. The author believes that traditional educational methods fall short of preparing the new teacher for the realities and experience of the work-a-day world in the classroom. This book does just that. Discipline methods, effective lecturing techniques, efficient classroom organization and motivational techniques are among the wide variety of topics discussed. A particularly useful section is a segment on 'over 100 ideas for your classroom.' This chapter contains special lessons, class games, and unique interest-grabbing homework assignments that can be of benefit to teachers of all levels of experience and expertise.

Download or read book Choices for the High School Graduate Fourth Edition written by Bryna J. Fireside and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Source of My Strength written by Faith Whyte and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becoming a teenage mother in Camden, New Jersey looked like the beginning of the end for Faith to many. At 17 years old, Faith is the mother of two daughters, living on her own, preparing for her high school graduation. She marries the father of her children, overcomes domestic violence, and the rejection of divorce all within the same year. She meets Kevin, a minister of the gospel, whom she falls in love with and marries a few years later. Between the two of them they experienced the deaths of four immediate family members, over a five year period. Their marriage began to swim in the sea of trouble. They would attend marriage counseling, in search of the two people they both fell in love with initially. Faith started her own business and was the Executive Director and CEO of her company Partners Into Action. Faith had it all: a magnificent 6,400 sq. ft. home, situated on one acre of land, with a manicured lawn, tastefully decorated and fully furnished, expensive automobiles, jewelry, designer suits, and a healthy bank account. When the storm came raging, and all Hell broke loose, she had a stroke and would undergo a strenuous rehabilitation process. She wasn’t prepared for what was about to happen next and was knocked completely off her square. She would lose everything and for the first time in her life was faced with homelessness. While serving God and standing strong on her faith, she will discover how to overcome trials, tribulations and setbacks in life. The storm would take her by surprise as she goes from the top of her game high in the sky, to the bottom on the ground. “Now with God fully in my life, it feels like waking up everyday to Superman. What a wonderful change has come over me. Thank you Lord for saving me. You are “The Source of My Strength”.