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Direct linkGanske, Kathy, Ed.; Fisher, Douglas, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2009
Successful students use comprehension skills and strategies throughout the school day. In this timely book, leading scholars present innovative ways to support reading comprehension across content areas and the full K-12 grade range. Chapters provide specific, practical guidance for selecting rewarding texts and promoting engagement and…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies, Interdisciplinary Approach
Beck, Isabel L.; McKeown, Margaret G.; Kucan, Linda – Guilford Publications, 2008
Responding to readers' stories, questions, and requests for extended examples, this book was developed as a complementary volume to "Bringing Words to Life." The authors present additional tools, tips, and explanations of such questions as which words to teach, when and how to teach them, and how to adapt instruction for English language learners.…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development
Lesaux, Nonie K.; Marietta, Sky H. – Guilford Publications, 2011
All too often, literacy assessments are given only for accountability purposes and fail to be seen as valuable resources for planning and differentiating instruction. This clear, concise book shows K-5 educators how to implement a comprehensive, balanced assessment battery that integrates accountability concerns with data-driven instruction.…
Descriptors: Test Results, Second Language Learning, Accountability, Individualized Instruction
Kame'enui, Edward J., Ed.; Baumann, James F., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2012
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Play, Vocabulary, Learning Strategies
Xu, Shelley Hong – Guilford Publications, 2010
Grounded in research and practical expertise, this volume helps K-6 teachers skillfully support all of their English language learners (ELLs)--from a single student to an entire classroom. Ideas for teaching ELLs across different grade and proficiency levels include ways to link instruction to students' lived experiences, use a variety of…
Descriptors: Reading Comprehension, Writing (Composition), Oral Language, Second Language Learning
Lems, Kristin; Miller, Leah D.; Soro, Tenena M. – Guilford Publications, 2009
Written specifically for K-12 educators, this accessible book explains the processes involved in second-language acquisition and provides a wealth of practical strategies for helping English language learners (ELLs) succeed at reading. The authors integrate knowledge from two fields that often remain disconnected--linguistics and literacy--with a…
Descriptors: Listening Comprehension, Spelling, Reading Fluency, Morphemes
McIntyre, Ellen; Hulan, Nancy; Layne, Vicky – Guilford Publications, 2010
This practical, teacher-friendly book provides indispensable guidance for implementing research-based reading instruction that is responsive to students' diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Structured around the "big five" core topics of an effective reading program--phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension--the…
Descriptors: Discussion, Reading Programs, Phonemic Awareness, Second Language Learning
Bean, Rita M., Ed.; Dagen, Allison Swan, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Bringing together leading experts, this book presents the principles of effective literacy leadership and describes proven methods for improving instruction, assessment, and schoolwide professional development. The book shows how all school staff--including reading specialists and coaches, administrators, teachers, and special educators--can play…
Descriptors: Reading Consultants, Reading, Reading Programs, Second Language Learning
Li, Guofang, Ed.; Edwards, Patricia A., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2010
In this work, prominent authorities review the latest research on all aspects of ELL instruction (K-12) and identify what works for today's students and schools. Provided are best-practice guidelines for targeting reading, writing, oral language, vocabulary, content-domain literacies, and other core skill areas; assessing culturally and…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Writing Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, American Indians
Block, Cathy Collins, Ed.; Parris, Sheri R., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2008
Now in a substantially revised and updated second edition, this comprehensive professional resource and text is based on cutting-edge research. In each chapter, leading scholars provide an overview of a particular aspect of comprehension, offer best-practice instructional guidelines and policy recommendations, present key research questions still…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Reading Comprehension, Reading Research, Global Approach
Lenski, Susan, Ed.; Lewis, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2008
This volume discusses factors that affect struggling readers in grades 7-12 and provides research-based strategies for improving their reading and writing skills. Chapters examine why some adolescents have trouble achieving reading proficiency, describe school-wide policies and programs that support literacy, and suggest age-appropriate classroom…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Independent Reading, Social Action, Second Language Learning
Barone, Diane M.; Xu, Shelley Hong – Guilford Publications, 2007
Summarizing current research and weaving it into practical instructional strategies that teachers can immediately use with young English language learners (ELLs), this book addresses a major priority for today's primary-grade classrooms. All aspects of effective instruction for ELLs are explored: oral language development and instruction,…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Instructional Materials, Educational Strategies, Oral Language
Graham, Steve, Ed.; MacArthur, Charles A., Ed.; Fitzgerald, Jill, Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2007
Highly practical and accessible, this indispensable book provides clear-cut strategies for improving K-12 writing instruction. The contributors are leading authorities who demonstrate proven ways to teach different aspects of writing, with chapters on planning, revision, sentence construction, handwriting, spelling, and motivation. The use of the…
Descriptors: Writing Instruction, Instructional Improvement, Teaching Methods, Elementary Education
