http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/language?feed=rss&pg=4 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "language" on Netvouz http://llt.msu.edu/vol7num1/net/default.html Foreign Language Study and the Brain, a site created and maintained by Dr. Teresa Kennedy of the University of Idaho, is a good place to start for those foreign language (FL) educators who wish to find out more about how the brain works and how those workings relate to second language acquisition. The goal of this Web site is stated clearly on the home page Ed. Research and Theories > Brain Research jgordon Thu, 01 Sep 2005 01:31:28 GMT http://gbs.glenbrook.k12.il.us/Academics/gbseng2/index.htm This site prepared by Glenbrook South HS provides support for students for writing a research paper. See other links for writing support etc. Rec. by Paul Ceisel Student Resources jgordon Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:35:51 GMT http://www.internet4classrooms.com/lang_write.htm Lots of resources for: different forms of writing, teaching analogies, graphic organizers, using the internet, etc. Language Arts jgordon Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:08:47 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/tdl/policy/index.shtml This Web site is devoted to exploring current language and educational policies with emphasis on how these policies can be put into practice. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 15:03:04 GMT http://eduscapes.com/ladders/themes/circles.htm Literature Circles involve a small group of students exploring a piece of literature in depth. Although you'll find lots of books and articles on the Literature Circles, there are many ways to implement the strategies across grade levels and subject areas. Think of literature circles as one element of a balanced literacy program rather than "the solution." Language Arts jgordon Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:51:09 GMT http://www.mainstreamspublications.com/profdev.html#4 This site introduces several resources for working with ELLs. The resources provide introductory and practical support for teachers with ELLs in their classes as well as for ESL teachers. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 28 Dec 2007 15:18:52 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idProduct=8949 Reading is all about understanding. Many English language learners simply do not understand what they are reading, whether it's a picture book, a literature selection, or a science textbook. Juli Kendall and Outey Khuon believe that small group comprehension lessons have a key role to play in advancing students' understanding of texts. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:55:32 GMT http://www.middleweb.com/linkswkprv.html Check out the many resources in this site across the disciplines. Focus on middle school but some of the links are appropriate for other grades. Teacher Resources > Lesson Planning jgordon Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:22:41 GMT http://www.responsiveclassroom.org/pdf_files/videos/rc_mmactivities_directions.pdf This PDF provides directions for the activities Modeled in the Responsive Classroom Morning Meeting DVD. Language Arts jgordon Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:10:26 GMT http://www.njpep.org/tutorials/ell_mainstream/resources.html This professional development tutorial provides the school community with awareness, knowledge, information and techniques for creating a supportive learning environment for these students. Tutorials jgordon Wed, 12 Jan 2005 14:02:04 GMT