http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/literacy?feed=rss&pg=10 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "literacy" on Netvouz http://www.crede.org/products/print/occreports/g1.html Research on the Five Standards for Effective Pedagogy and Student Outcomes Ed. Research and Theories > Bilingual and ESL research jgordon Wed, 31 Aug 2005 04:12:37 GMT http://www.allynbaconmerrill.com/bookstore/product.asp?isbn=0205418066&rl=1 This brief and highly practical text by Paul Boyd-Batstone offers pre-service and in-service teachers strategies and activities for differentiating early literacy instruction for English language learners. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:06:23 GMT http://www.corwin.com/books/Book235994?siteId=corwin-press&subject=C00&q=Empower+English+Language+Learners+with+Tools+from+the+WEB#tabview=title Gayle H. Gregory Adapted from the highly successful Differentiated Literacy Strategies for Student Growth and Achievement in Grades K–6, this book provides a wealth of grade-specific literacy strategies that not only increase student achievement but also increase it rapidly. The authors provide proven practical tools for differentiating instruction to meet language and individual learning styles. Teachers will find an instructional and assessment framework designed to promote critical competencies. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:09:35 GMT http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/scholasticprofessional/books/dri.htm In this resource for 5th -12th grades, reading expert Laura Robb invites you into her classroom so you can see how and why to differentiate reading instruction with your own students. She shows you how to differentiate whole-class reading, provide targeted support while working in small groups, build comprehension through student-centered journal writing, and tier assignments to maximize the learning potential of each student. Forward by Carol Ann Tomlinson Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Differentiating Instruction jgordon Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:32:02 GMT http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/06/04/39read.h27.html?print=1 Kennedy Manzo discusses the controversial findings of the Reading First Impact Study. "With the end of the six-year period of Reading First on the horizon, no clear empirical picture has emerged of how well the federal program is doing at a national level in bringing struggling readers to proficiency." Literacy > Research jgordon Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:07:15 GMT http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/elementary_sites_ells_71638.php by Judie Haynes "Do you want to discover great web sites for the English language learners in your class? Here is a painless way to give students English language practice in the classroom or at home." This site links to ELL friendly readings, not specifically designed for ELLs but can be helpful. English as a New Language > About ELLs and Great Resources jgordon Mon, 24 Dec 2007 03:51:10 GMT http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/read180/research/pdfs/ELLReport.pdf This resource summarizes the research on Read 180, an intervention program that incorporates whole group, individualized software, and small group activities for struggling readers. Literacy > ELLs (See ESL section also) jgordon Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:39:51 GMT http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/HaitianLit.pdf A study of the Haitian Literacy Program at the Hyde Park High School in Boston English as a New Language > Secondary Only jgordon Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:17:39 GMT http://www.all4ed.org/about_the_crisis/students/ell Alliance for Excellent Education provides links related to the research on literacy for secondary ELLs and another for possible solutions. Administrators > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:48:49 GMT http://www.colorincolorado.org/articles/antunez_essentcomp.php This afticle by Beth Antunez provides recommendations and considerations for instruction of ELLs within each of the Reading First components. It should be kept in mind, however, that the Reading First components did not originate from studies including ELLs, and that despite research indicating a need for native language instruction, any discussion within the context of Reading First is about teaching ELLs to read in English. Literacy > ELLs (See ESL section also) jgordon Thu, 07 Dec 2006 15:36:53 GMT