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"This book help[s] teachers understand what literacy looks like in English/Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and other humanities-related subjects (such as: philosophy, psychology, history, classics, drama, for[ei]gn language, and art), and shows them how to develop these literacy skills in their students"--Provided by publisher.

Provides K-12 teachers guidance on how to meet the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts, with strategies on how to design lessons and units, and discusses how to approach the standards for curriculum development.

"Working on the Work (WOW) offers a motivational framework for improving student performance by improving the quality of school designed for students. In this second edition, author Phillip Schlechty incorporates what he's learned from the field and from the hundreds of workshops he and his organization, the Schlechty Center, have conducted since the book's first publication. WOW is a theory of motivation that tries to answer the question: "What can teachers build into the task and activities they design for students that will increase the prospect which students will find meaning in the tasks assigned?" The guide is filled with practical wisdom"--Provided by publisher.

Describes learning environments and routines that promote the development of individuals who can think, plan, create, question, and engage independently. Includes a DVD featuring instructive video clips.

"The companion to Teach Like a Champion, the book that took the teaching community by storm In his acclaimed book Teach Like a Champion, Doug Lemov shared 49 essential techniques used by excellent teachers. In his companion Field Guide, he further explores those techniques in a practical guide. With the Teach Like a Champion Field Guide, teachers will have an indispensable resource that complements their classroom application of Lemov's techniques. The activities are designed to accompany the practitioner on the journey to become a champion teacher. The activities span three stages: learning the techniques, preparing to use the techniques, and actual practice. In addition to developing and sharpening teaching techniques, the activities provide a proven system for assessing outcomes. The book includes thirty new video clips of champion teachers with analysis from the author. It also includes helpful charts for teachers to track their own progress and to record feedback from colleagues. Most importantly, by using the Field Guide, teachers will be prepared to successfully unlock the talent and skill in all their students. A hands-on exploration of 49 techniques that are guaranteed to boost success in the classroom Includes 30 video clips of champion teachers Written by Doug Lemov, bestselling author of Teach Like a Champion Teach Like a Champion Field Guide is a must-have workbook for every teacher, from beginner to veteran. The workbook is also a great tool for professional development"--.