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“william e lewis, phd”

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  • Literacy Instruction with Disciplinary Texts

    Strategies for Grades 6-12

    by William E. Lewis, PhD, John Z. Strong, PhD ...
    To develop strong disciplinary literacy skills, middle and high school students need to engage with diverse types of challenging texts in every content area. This book provides a blueprint for constructing literacy-rich instructional units in English language arts, science, and social studies. The authors describe how to design interconnected text sets and plan lessons that support learning and ... Read more

    $38.69 USD

  • Cracking the Common Core

    Choosing and Using Texts in Grades 6-12

    by William E. Lewis, PhD, Sharon Walpole, PhD, Michael C. McKenna, PhD ...
    This book guides teachers in grades 6-12 to strategically combine a variety of texts--including literature, informational texts, and digital sources--to meet their content-area goals and the demands of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). It presents clear-cut ways to analyze text complexity, design challenging text sets, and help students get the most out of what they read. Provided are ... Read more

    $34.19 USD

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  • Bringing Words to Life

    Robust Vocabulary Instruction

    by Isabel L. Beck, PhD, Margaret G. McKeown, PhD, Linda Kucan, PhD ...
    Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors ... Read more

    $34.19 USD

  • Children's Literature in the Classroom

    Engaging Lifelong Readers

    by Diane M. Barone, EdD ...
    Series series Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy
    Many reading programs today overlook an essential component of literacy instruction—helping children develop an enduring love of reading. This authoritative and accessible guide provides a wealth of ideas for incorporating high-quality children's books of all kinds into K–6 classrooms. Numerous practical strategies are presented for engaging students with picturebooks, fiction, nonfiction, and ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Understanding Reading

    A Psycholinguistic Analysis of Reading and Learning to Read, Sixth Edition

    by Frank Smith ...
    Series series Routledge Education Classic Edition
    Understanding Reading revolutionized reading research and theory when the first edition appeared in 1971 and continues to be a leader in the field. In the sixth edition of this classic text Smith’s purpose remains the same: to shed light on fundamental aspects of the complex human act of reading – linguistic, physiological, psychological, and social – and of what is involved in learning to read ... Read more

    $82.99 USD

  • The Building Blocks of Preschool Success

    by Katherine A. Beauchat, EdD, Katrin L. Blamey, PhD, Sharon Walpole, PhD ...
    Written expressly for preschool teachers, this engaging book explains the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of implementing best practices for instruction in the preschool classroom. The authors show how to target key areas of language and literacy development across the entire school day, including whole-group and small-group activities, center time, transitions, and outdoor play. Detailed examples ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Best Practices in ELL Instruction

    Edited by Guofang Li, PhD, Patricia A. Edwards, PhD ...
    Series series Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy
    In this indispensable 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 linguistically diverse students; and building ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

  • Exemplary Instruction in the Middle Grades

    Teaching That Supports Engagement and Rigorous Learning

    Edited by Diane Lapp, EdD, Barbara Moss, PhD ...
    Offering fresh alternatives to common instructional practices that fail to get results, this accessible, highly practical guide highlights ways to motivate middle school students while enhancing content-area learning. Each chapter features an enlightening case study of a teacher whose current strategies are not supported by research; describes effective instructional alternatives, illustrated with ... Read more

    $35.99 USD

  • The Power of Scriptwriting!—Teaching Essential Writing Skills through Podcasts, Graphic Novels, Movies, and More

    by Peter Gutiérrez ...
    This dynamic resource offers teachers a new way to energize the teaching of writing while also meeting Common Core State Standards. The author draws on his unique background in education and media to provide this all-in-one resource to help teachers use the versatility of scriptwriting to motivate students and support literacy skills across the disciplines. Each chapter covers a different medium, ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • Comprehension Across the Curriculum

    Perspectives and Practices K-12

    Edited by Kathy Ganske, PhD, Douglas Fisher, PhD ...
    Series Book 12 - Solving Problems in the Teaching of Literacy
    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 understanding in social studies, math, and science, as well ... Read more

    $44.09 USD

  • Reclaiming Reading

    Teachers, Students, and Researchers Regaining Spaces for Thinking and Action

    Edited by Richard J. Meyer, Kathryn F. Whitmore ...
    Inviting teachers back to the role of reflective advocates for thoughtful reading instruction, this book presents theory and pedagogical possibilities to reclaim and build upon the knowledge base that was growing when government mandates, scripted commercial programs, and high stakes tests took over as the dominant agenda for reading instruction in U.S. public schools. Focusing on literacy ... Read more

    $76.99 USD

  • Literacy Instruction for Adolescents

    Research-Based Practice

    Edited by Karen D. Wood, PhD, William E. Blanton, EdD ...
    Thorough and accessible, this professional resource and text shows how the latest research in adolescent literacy can be translated into effective practice in middle and high school classrooms. Leading authorities discuss findings on the adolescent learner, addressing such essential topics as comprehension, content-area literacy, differentiated instruction, gender differences in literacy learning, ... Read more

    $63.89 USD