http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/language?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "language" on Netvouz http://www.heinemann.com/products/E01136.aspx by Yvonne S. Freeman, David E. Freeman - Many middle school and high school students are recent immigrants or long-term English language learners who struggle with the academic language needed to read content-area textbooks and write papers for their classes. Likewise, many native speakers of English find content-area classes a challenge. Secondary teachers have little time to teach academic reading and writing skills because they must cover a great deal of content in their social studies, science, math, or language arts classes Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:24:09 GMT http://www.awesomelibrary.org/ Awesome Library organizes the Web with 28,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. Technology jgordon Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:34:26 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8948&r=sb050923 A Resource for Teaching English Language Learners, K–5Combining the best classroom practices and research on teaching reading and language acquisition, Mary Cappellini integrates effective reading instruction with effective language instruction. Through the framework of a balanced reading program, she emphasizes the importance of constantly listening for and assessing children's language and reading strategies during read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, including literature circles. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy jgordon Wed, 05 Oct 2005 02:09:14 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8948&r=sb050923 Outstanding Resource for Teaching English Language Learners, K–5 Combining the best classroom practices and research on teaching reading and language acquisition, Mary Cappellini integrates effective reading instruction with effective language instruction. Through the framework of a balanced reading program, she emphasizes the importance of constantly listening for and assessing children's language and reading strategies during read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading, including literature circles. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Sun, 09 Apr 2006 14:09:38 GMT http://www.cal.org/resources/faqs/rgos/mainstream.html This Resource Guide Online provides links to articles, digests, books, Web sites, and ERIC documents that offer information on the teaching of English language learners in mainstream classes. English as a New Language > Support Centers/ESL Organizations jgordon Wed, 04 May 2005 18:50:48 GMT http://www.wsu.edu/%7Ebrians/errors/errors.html This site by Paul Brians contains an alphabetized list of common errors in the use of English. Most are related to misuse of vocabulary where two terms are often confused. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:11:59 GMT http://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Academic-Language-Learners-Struggling/dp/1412988438/ref=sr_1_83?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313182496&sr=1-83 This book by Ruth Swinney and Patricia Velasco focuses on increasing teachers’ expertise in developing all students’ academic language. Included are graphic organizers, sample lesson plans, and reproducibles. The editorial reviews strongly applaud the effectiveness of this resource. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:06:12 GMT http://equity.4teachers.org/index.php? The Equity Index is a searchable database designed to locate resources and tools to help you meet the needs of a diverse classroom. Use this index to find RubiStar Rubrics, TrackStar Tracks and educational links on the Web. Find lessons or information for persons with special needs, disabilities, and language learners. Also find essentials on including persons of various races, religions, and cultures into your community. Multiculturalism jgordon Thu, 08 Dec 2005 02:51:14 GMT http://mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005123302 Two-language program produces results Dual Immersion students outperform English-only counterparts By TERRY SMITH Express Staff Writer Bilingual Resourses > Dual language jgordon Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:59:24 GMT http://www.thecenterweb.org/irc/index.html Since 1972, the Illinois Resource Center (IRC) has provided assistance to teachers and administrators serving linguistically and culturally diverse students. English as a New Language > Support Centers/ESL Organizations jgordon Mon, 22 Aug 2005 19:01:53 GMT