• "Reading Don't Fix No Chevys"
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked with a very diverse group of young men to understand how they use literacy and what conditions promote it. In this book they share what they have learned.
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff...
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• "Reading Don't Fix No Chevys"
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff Wilhelm, two of the most respected names in English education and in the teaching of reading, worked with a very diverse group of young men to understand how they use literacy and what conditions promote it. In this book they share what they have learned.
  The problems of boys in schools, especially in reading and writing, have been the focus of statistical data, but rarely does research point out how literacy educators can combat those problems. That situation has changed. Michael Smith and Jeff...
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• 6+1 Trait® Writing NWREL (Original Source)
  The 6+1 Trait Writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as create a common vision of what 'good' writing looks like. Select 6 + 1 Trait Scoring and then Writing Scoring Guide.
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• A Close-Up Look at Teaching Reading DVD
  Sharon Taberski’s classic video series A Close-Up Look at Teaching Reading is now available on a single DVD. The series takes you inside Sharon’s classroom andshows how to help students become fluent, independent readers by assessing their reading in authentic ways, demonstrating effective reading strategies, creating opportunities for children to practice strategies, and providing genuine responses. (Excellent prof. development resource).
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• A Focus on Vocabulary (Good overview of general voc. research and instruction)
  A Focus on Vocabulary by Fran Lehr, M.A., Lehr & Associates, Champaign, Illinois Jean Osborn, M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dr. Elfrieda H. Hiebert, Visiting Research Professor, University of California - Berkeley A Focus on Vocabulary is the second in the Research-Based Practices in Early Reading Series published by the Regional Educational Laboratory at Pacific Resources for Education and Learning.
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• About this Section | 6+1 Traits | Northwest Education
  History of the model. Welcome to this special section of Northwest Education, focusing on the 6+1 Trait™ Writing Assessment and Instruction Model. The model began to take shape nearly 20 years ago, sparked by the collaborative effort of dedicated teachers.
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• Academic Language for English Language Learners and Struggling Readers
  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
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• Academic Vocabulary Games (MUST SEE)
  This site was developed by a project in Tennessee to support Academic Vocabulary Development. It explains Marzano's 6-step process with additional support, activities, and/or games for each step.
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• Adaptation-Knowledge-Based.pdf (content reading 1-2)
  Adaptation of a Knowledge-Based Instructional Intervention to Accelerate Student Learning in Science and Early Literacy in Grades 1-2 Michael R. Vitale, East Carolina University Nancy R. Romance, Florida Atlantic University
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• Balancing Reading and Language Learning
  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.
  Stenhouse books and videos help K-12 teachers deepen their professional knowledge and build their students' skills as readers, writers, and thinkers.
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• Book Club for Middle School
  Taffy E. Raphael, Marcella Kehus, and Karen Damphousse Based on extensive classroom research, this book shows how to engage adolescent learners with a quality literature program and help them assume responsibility for their own learning. Rec. by International Reading Association and by Karen Bean, and ESL methods instructor for the IRC
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• Book Club Plus:A Conceptual Framework to Organize Literacy Instruction
  Taffy E. Raphael, Susan Florio-Ruane, MariAnne George. This articles describes a research-based literacy framework highly recommended by Dr. Karen Bean, one of the IRCs instructors for ESL methods.
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• Book Club Plus!
  Taffy E. Raphael, Susan Florio-Ruane, MariAnne George, Nina L. Hasty, and Kathy Highfield This research-based literacy framework for primary grades is recommended by International Reading Association and Karen Bean, an ESL instructor for the IRC See a Middle school version
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• BookPALS Storyline Online (MUST SEE)
  The Screen Actors Guild Foundation is proud to bring you Storyline Online, an on-line streaming video program featuring SAG members reading childrens books aloud. Hand-picked by BookPALS National Program Director Ellen Nathan, a former teacher and librarian, each of the books on this site offer an accompanying lesson plan and activity guide.
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• Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction
  Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown,Linda Rocan This book garners high praise from Timothy Shanahan and Catherine Snow and is recommended by Colorin Colorado. Research-based practical suggestions.
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• Carl's Corner.htm
  This website provides numerous literacy activities for students to complete. It is a tool for teachers to use to find book links, writing activities, assessment ideas, literacy stations, poems, mini books and much much more. All the materials are already pre-made and come with an explanation on how to use them. This site it gear to teacher who teach pre-k – 3rd grade. There are also literacy ESL materials on the site as well as Spanish materials. Rec by Janet Peters.
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• Closing the Achievement Gap: How to Reach Limited-Formal-Schooling and Long-Term English Learners
  by Sandra P. Mercuri, Yvonne S. Freeman, David E. Freeman - Struggling older English learners pose a real challenge for educators. Some of these students are new arrivals with limited or interrupted schooling. Others have been in and out of ESL and bilingual programs in this country since kindergarten, but have never succeeded academically. This book provides research-based practices and comprehensive examples from three teachers.
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• Colorin colorado
  Information, activities and advice for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners
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• Colorín Colorado :: Free Guides & Toolkits ( See Video)
  These free print guides were created for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to improve the reading achievement of children. BESURE TO SEE OTHER LINKS IN THE SIDEBAR
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• Colorín Colorado :: Reading 101 for English Language Learners
  This article provides guidance in teaching reading to ELLs with great links. By: Kristina Robertson (2009)
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