http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/middle?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "middle" on Netvouz 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://www.cal.org/create/downloads/ResearchOverview-WordGeneration.pdf Adapting Texts to English Language Learners’ Needs builds on the development and evaluation of Word Generation, an interdisciplinary middle school academic language support program. Word Generation uses engaging paragraphs to present crucial, non-disciplinary, all-purpose academic words and defines activities to help students learn them. The adapting-texts component develops alternative forms of the paragraphs to be used in a modified, ELL-focused version of Word Generation. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:47:10 GMT http://www.schoolsmovingup.net/cs/smu/view/rs/24585?SMUpdate0729 This report focuses on two overlapping areas to address the undereducation of Latino students: English learners’ acquisition of English and Latino middle school students’ preparation for post-secondary education. To explore these areas in depth, the authors treat them as separate focus areas. The authors contend that these focus areas provide a foundation for high academic achievement and gateway to postsecondary education and beyond, respectively. The report proffers policy recommendations that include—but are not limited to—these two areas. It concludes by affirming the crucial nature of teacher professional development as well as learning programs and schools that facilitate success for Latinos and English learners. Ed. Research and Theories > Bilingual and ESL research jgordon Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:13:38 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=355&r=sb080707&REFERER= "A must-have for any beginning middle-level teacher" (VOYA). Day One and Beyond will give your new staff the lowdown on what to do on the first day and first week, discipline, classroom layout, grouping, teaming, parents, homework, record keeping, substitute-teacher plans, and more.Rick Wormeli wins award for distinguished service New England League of Middle Schools honors Rick for his 'visionary' work with middle level learners. He was featured in one of Carol Ann Tomlinson's videos on differentiation. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Classroom Management jgordon Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:39:28 GMT http://www.eyeoneducation.com/prodinfo.asp?number=639%2DX This bestseller by Amy Benjamin shows how to vary instruction to respond to the needs of individual learners. The concrete examples in this book demonstrate how you can use differentiated instruction to clarify: • the content • the process• and the product. This book is uniquely interactive. It includes a chapter on teaching ELLs. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:15:32 GMT http://www.eyeoneducation.com/prodinfo.asp?number=693%2D4 This book by Sheryn Spencer Northey has an abundance of time-saving, practical strategies for teachers in grades 6-12. A treasury of activities and resources, this book explains, demonstrates, and helps you select among a wide variety of differentiation processes, such as- - Whole Class Differentiation - Tiered Lessons - Learning Centers - Flexible Grouping - Literature Circles - Individualized Instruction - Independent Study - Learning Contracts Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:08:26 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=328 Becoming an Accomplished Middle-Level Teacher Drawing on the wisdom of educators, researchers, and twenty years of personal experience in the middle school classroom, Rick Wormeli lays out a clear vision of what responsive middle-level teaching can be. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:42:11 GMT http://www.successforall.net/middle/reading.htm Middle School Reading Scores Skyrocket Using New Adolescent Literacy Program State reading test scores show remarkable gains from 2001 to 2004 in seven middle schools participating in a study of The Reading Edge, a scientifically based literacy program including curricula, instructional methods, and professional development for teachers of young adolescents. Literacy > Research jgordon Sat, 14 Jan 2006 17:06:52 GMT http://teachmiddleeast.lib.uchicago.edu/ Scholars from the University of Chicago developed this teacher resource to provide an overview of Middle Eastern cultures and their contributions to the world. Social Studies > World History jgordon Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:21:56 GMT http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/collegeed/CE-materials-brochure.pdf This is a resource for counselors and others who are helping prepare middle and high school students for college. College Support jgordon Thu, 15 Sep 2005 23:17:17 GMT