http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/reading?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "reading" 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://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://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.dubois.cps.k12.il.us/Strategie_Charts_Documents.htm This annotated list, a school resource, has compiled and annotated many resources on graphic organizers and reading strategies. It has resources that are appropriate across the grade levels. It includes more difficult ones for HS. Graphic Organizers jgordon Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:03:13 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/articles/ Peruse this section of Colorin' Colorado for research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others concerned about the achievement of ELL students. Administrators > Indicators of Effective Learning & Teacher Assessment jgordon Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:13:20 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 http://www.reading.org/publications/bbv/books/bk9154/index.html 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 Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:42:32 GMT http://www.reading.org/publications/bbv/books/bk9195/ 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 Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:40:27 GMT http://shop.ascd.org/productdisplay.cfm?productid=104017 Drawing from 35 years of research, Robert J. Marzano focuses on what works. The vocabulary terms that are critical to students' success are included for all grade levels. Learn why insufficient background knowledge is a chronic cause of low achievement, and learn strategies that help. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:00:34 GMT