literacy

"When the new teacher announces all 3rd graders must read in front of everyone on Parents Night, Trevor Lee and his best friend take action before his secret of not being a good reader gets out"--Provided by publisher.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making collaboration and co-teaching work for general education teachers and English as a second language specialists to best meet the needs of English language learners, and includes six case studies, templates, self-assessments, and planning guides.

Discusses the role of parents in the education of their children, focusing on literacy, and looks at how schools can effectively involve parents as partners in literacy development.

"Newbery Medal-winning author of 'Bridge to Terebithia' follows a young Cuban teenager as she volunteers for Fidel Castro's national literacy campaign and travels into the impoverished countryside to teach others how to read. Inspired by true accounts, the novel includes an Author's note and a timeline of Cuban history"--Provided by the publisher.

Precious Jones, an illiterate incest victim now pregnant with her second child, finds her strength and voice when she is mentored by a new teacher.

A young pig uses her ability to read to outwit an illiterate wolf that intends to eat her.

"Learn practical strategies for teaching students the skills they need to think critically and communicate collaboratively in the 21st century"--Provided by publisher.

The Book Hog loves books and has a large collection, although he never learned to read.

This book focuses on the quantitative and qualitative factors of text complexity as well as the ways in which readers can be matched with texts and tasks. It also examines how close readings of complex texts scaffold students understanding and allow them to develop the skills necessary to read like a detective. --from publisher description.

"Kelly [Gallagher] and Penny [Kittle] mapped out a year of engaging literacy practices aligned to their core beliefs about what matters most. They share their insights on managing time tasks and offer teaching strategies for engaging students in both whole class and independent work"--Back cover.