• "Reading Don't Fix No Chevys"
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked with a very diverse group of young men to understand how they use literacy and what conditions promote it. In this book they share what they have learned.
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff...
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• "Reading Don't Fix No Chevys"
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked with a very diverse group of young men to understand how they use literacy and what conditions promote it. In this book they share what they have learned.
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff...
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• "The Words Came Down!"
  English Language Learners Read, Write, and Talk Across the Curriculum, K-2 Browse the entire book online! "The Words Came Down" by Parker and Pardini outlines structures that successfully support ELL students both in the classroom and throughout the school, and shows teachers how to implement workshops in writing, reading, social studies, math, and science. Multiple examples of Understanding by Design.
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• 6+1 Trait® Writing NWREL (Original Source)
  The 6+1 Trait Writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. Select 6 + 1 Trait Scoring and then Writing Scoring Guide.
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• A Close-Up Look at Teaching Reading DVD
  Sharon Taberski’s classic video series A Close-Up Look at Teaching Reading is now available on a single DVD. The series takes you inside Sharon’s classroom andshows how to help students become fluent, independent readers by assessing their reading in authentic ways, demonstrating effective reading strategies, creating opportunities for children to practice strategies, and providing genuine responses. (Excellent prof. development resource).
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• About this Section | 6+1 Traits | Northwest Education
  History of the model. Welcome to this special section of Northwest Education, focusing on the 6+1 Trait™ Writing Assessment and Instruction Model. The model began to take shape nearly 20 years ago, sparked by the collaborative effort of dedicated teachers.
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• Academic Vocabulary Games (A Must See)
  This site was developed by a project in Tennessee to support Academic Vocabulary Development. It explains Marzano's 6-step process with additional support, activities, and/or games for each step.
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• Adaptation-Knowledge-Based.pdf (content reading 1-2)
  Adaptation of a Knowledge-Based Instructional Intervention to Accelerate Student Learning in Science and Early Literacy in Grades 1-2 Michael R. Vitale, East Carolina University Nancy R. Romance, Florida Atlantic University
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• Balancing Reading and Language Learning
  Outstanding Resource for Teaching English Language Learners, K–5 Combining the best classroom practices and research on teaching reading and language acquisition, Mary Cappellini integrates effective reading instruction with effective language instruction. Through the framework of a balanced reading program, she emphasizes the importance of constantly listening for and assessing children's language and reading strategies during read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, including literature circles.
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• Book Club for Middle School
  Taffy E. Raphael, Marcella Kehus, and Karen Damphousse Based on extensive classroom research, this book shows how to engage adolescent learners with a quality literature program and help them assume responsibility for their own learning. Rec. by International Reading Association and by Karen Bean, and ESL methods instructor for the IRC
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• Book Club Plus:A Conceptual Framework to Organize Literacy Instruction
  Taffy E. Raphael, Susan Florio-Ruane, MariAnne George. This articles describes a research-based literacy framework highly recommended by Dr. Karen Bean, one of the IRCs instructors for ESL methods.
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• Book Club Plus!
  Taffy E. Raphael, Susan Florio-Ruane, MariAnne George, Nina L. Hasty, and Kathy Highfield This research-based literacy framework for primary grades is recommended by International Reading Association and Karen Bean, an ESL instructor for the IRC See a Middle school version
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• Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
  Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Rocan This book garners high praise from Timothy Shanahan and Catherine Snow and is recommended by Colorin Colorado. Research-based practical suggestions.
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• Building Academic Background Knowledge
  PowerPoint developed by a school district on Marzano's 6-step process for Building Academic Background Knowledge. This is the html version of the file http://downloads.k12.hi.us/assessment/hawaiistateassessment/fall07/BuildingAcademicBackground.pps. Click on the link to see the PowerPoint presentation.
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• Carl's Corner.htm
  This website provides numerous literacy activities for students to complete. It is a tool for teachers to use to find book links, writing activities, assessment ideas, literacy stations, poems, mini books and much much more. All the materials are already pre-made and come with an explanation on how to use them. This site it gear to teacher who teach pre-k – 3rd grade. There are also literacy ESL materials on the site as well as Spanish materials. Rec by Janet Peters.
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• Colorin colorado
  Information, activities and advice for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners
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• Colorín Colorado :: Free Guides & Toolkits ( See Video)
  These free print guides were created for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve the reading achievement of children. BESURE TO SEE OTHER LINKS IN THE SIDEBAR
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• CPS High Quality Literacy Handbook
  This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It is divided by K-3, 4-8 and H.S. It clearly explains many specific strategies for literacy instruction with support for: Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for during observations. It also includes Observation Guides for Literacy Instruction in a rubric format.
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• Dual Language books prepared by ELLs ALL TEACHERS MUST SEE
  At Fairview School, the ESL students have worked very hard to complete dual language books. The students wrote stories in their native language and in English. Click on the links to the books below to read and listen to their stories.
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• English Companion.com: Room with a View
  This page tries to bring you into our classroom and show you what certain activities and assignments look like for Note-taking strategies, Graphic strategies, Discussion Strategies, Teaching strategies
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