http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/literacy?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "literacy" on Netvouz http://books.heinemann.com/products/0509.aspx 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. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:44:30 GMT http://books.heinemann.com/products/0509.aspx 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. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Engaging Students and Multiculturalism jgordon Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:47:38 GMT http://www.nwrel.org/assessment/department.php?d=1 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. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Fri, 04 Jan 2008 20:59:49 GMT http://books.heinemann.com/products/E01730.aspx 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). Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > VIDEOs and DVDs jgordon Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:59:43 GMT http://www.prel.org/products/re_/ES0419.htm A Focus on Vocabulary by Fran Lehr, M.A., Lehr & Associates, Champaign, Illinois Jean Osborn, M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert, Visiting Research Professor, University of California - Berkeley A Focus on Vocabulary is the second in the Research-Based Practices in Early Reading Series published by the Regional Educational Laboratory at Pacific Resources for Education and Learning. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:18:06 GMT http://www.nwrel.org/nwedu/08-02/sixtraits/about.asp 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. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:04:21 GMT http://www.heinemann.com/products/E01136.aspx by Yvonne S. Freeman, David E. Freeman - Many middle school and high school students are recent immigrants or long-term English language learners who struggle with the academic language needed to read content-area textbooks and write papers for their classes. Likewise, many native speakers of English find content-area classes a challenge. Secondary teachers have little time to teach academic reading and writing skills because they must cover a great deal of content in their social studies, science, math, or language arts classes Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:24:09 GMT http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/vocab/strategies.html 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. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:38:00 GMT http://scienceideas.org/pubs-pres/articles-learrning-literacy/Adaptation-Knowledge-Based.pdf 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 Literacy > EMERGENT LITERACY jgordon Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:57:33 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8948&r=sb050923 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. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:09:38 GMT