Prepare students to succeed with increasingly sophisticated reading and writing challenges. Designed for teachers of grades 4-5, this resource helps readers address the pivotal shift in learning expectations that occurs during the upper elementary years. Myriad templates, tools, and strategies are included to support collaborative teams as they work to establish a rich and robust plan for quality literacy instruction, assessment, and intervention. Use this resource to inspire fourth- and fifth-graders to excel in reading and writing: Understand the role PLCs and collaborative teams play in literacy development and reading comprehension strategies. Obtain strategies and tools, such as the pre-unit protocol, for unpacking and clarifying literacy standards. Explore adaptable, research-based instructional strategies, and learn how to plan high-quality literacy instruction that boosts student reading and writing skills. Examine the four components of the gradual release model--(1) focused instruction, (2) guided instruction, (3) collaborative learning, and (4) independent learning. Observe how to collaboratively score assessments and conduct effective data inquiry and analysis. Study the powerful impact literacy has on student engagement and inclusivity. Contents: Introduction: Every Teacher Is a Literacy Teacher Chapter 1: Establish Clarity About Student Learning Expectations Chapter 2: Examine Assessment Options for Literacy Chapter 3: Create a Learning Progression to Guide Instruction and Assessment Chapter 4: Develop Collective Understanding of Learning Expectations Chapter 5: Respond to Data to Ensure All Students Learn Chapter 6: Differentiate Instruction With Gradual Release of Responsibility Chapter 7: Plan High-Quality Literacy Instruction Chapter 8: Select Appropriate Instructional Strategies Chapter 9: Consider Equity in Literacy Epilogue Appendix A: List of Figures and Tables Appendix B: Templates and Tools Appendix C: Process for Prioritizing Standards Appendix D: Depth of Knowledge Overview Appendix E: Essential Understandings and Guiding Questions References and Resources Index
"A story starter suspends a student in the middle of a predicament. He is then faced with the question, "What happens next?" This is his que to expand and embellish the story however he wants"--Page 4 of cover.
Analyses why some children do not enjoy the writing experience, and outlines a process for developing enthusiasm in these students. Also presents a number of resources that can be used with students.
Dans cet ouvrage, l'auteure explique d'abord l'importance d'écrire de manière efficiente et dresse, à l'aide d'exemples concrets, un portrait des élèves qui éprouvent une difficulté en écriture.
Research papers don't have to be boring to read or to write. This book will show you how to get vibrant papers from your students--papers that teach both reader and writer something new.
Step-by-Step writing process instruction and the detailed concept modeling of Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar helps students improve their writing skills.
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Guide to Using the ABC News/Prentice Hall Video Library for Composition with the Blair Handbook
This booklet presents invaluable information on some of the most effective approaches and important concerns of composition instructors today.
Intended to enhance students' reading and writing skills and to develop their understanding and appreciation of the basic principles of good character.
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