http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/literacy?feed=rss&pg=6 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "literacy" on Netvouz http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9029&r=sb060830 English Language Learners Read, Write, and Talk Across the Curriculum, K-2 Browse the entire book online! "The Words Came Down" by Parker and Pardini outlines structures that successfully support ELL students both in the classroom and throughout the school, and shows teachers how to implement workshops in writing, reading, social studies, math, and science. Multiple examples of Understanding by Design. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:32:15 GMT http://www.writeguy.net/ Jeff has delivered training in effective writing and reading strategies and instruction for over 18 years, focusing on grades K-8. The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recently awarded Jeff's writing and selected him as one of the organization's consultants as well. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:51:40 GMT http://www.ncrel.org/litweb/adolescent/qkey10/ This Quick Key 10 Action Guide provides educators and policymakers with action options to improve adolescent literacy skills using the elements of student engagement in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development. The guide explains how student engagement is linked to achievement, offers practical examples and resources, and presents ideas for schools, districts, and states. Literacy jgordon Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:02:56 GMT http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/home.html Web-delivered instruction using current and past CNN and CBS news stories. Intended for adult literacy but appropriate for secondary. Includes the full text of each story, a simplified abridged story and an outline. Hence, great for multilevel classes. Includes interactive activities to test comprehension. The learner can choose to read the text, listen to the text, and/or view a short video. English as a New Language > Media (News etc.) jgordon Tue, 23 Aug 2005 01:14:47 GMT http://www.coursecrafters.com/ELL-Outlook/2007/jan_feb/ELLOutlookITIArticle1.htm By Suzanne Irujo, ELL Outlook™ Contributing WriterThe lack of research on teaching reading to ELLs means that teachers often must develop their own effective teaching strategies. In this article, Suzanne Irujo gives teachers specific suggestions for modifying reading programs to meet the needs of English language learners. Literacy > ELLs (See ESL section also) jgordon Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:39:54 GMT http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1571100857/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_3/103-8368736-5989446?%5Fencoding=UTF8 Author Janet Allen uses a conversational tone and puts vocabulary research into perspective and practice. This book provides excellent graphic organzers specifically for vocabulary. Many are very applicable for completion in heterogeneous groups. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Sat, 28 Jan 2006 03:55:28 GMT http://jc-schools.net/writeaway/ Write Away is a professional development project whose goal is to improve composition skills for grades 6-12 through a school-wide writing initiative based on the Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer developed by Judith S. and Evan Gould. See the PowerPoints on Persuasive and Expository Writing, especially the "Canned" Presentations. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:37:49 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8989&r=sb060612 View entire book online. Writing Sense outlines the classroom conditions necessary for successful writing instruction with English language learners, whether in writing workshop and/or small-group instruction. It includes 68 classroom-tested lessons for grades K–8 that show kids at all levels of language acquisition how to make connections, ask questions, visualize (make mental images), infer, determine importance, synthesize, monitor meaning and comprehension, and use fix-up strategies. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:29:30 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=8989&r=sb060612 Julie Kendall and Outey Khuon Writing Sense outlines the classroom conditions necessary for successful writing instruction with English language learners, whether in writing workshop and/or small-group instruction. It includes 68 classroom-tested lessons for grades K–8 that show kids at all levels of language acquisition how to make connections, ask questions, visualize (make mental images), infer, determine importance, synthesize, monitor meaning and comprehension, and use fix-up strategies. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:32:00 GMT http://www.go4english.com/index.php?lang=en This website provides resources for English language learners and ESL teachers. The links include free lesson plans, printable worksheets, quizzes, and games available for teachers. Students can also access games and activities for extra English practice. http://www.go4english.com/index.php?lang=en2009-03-04Recommended by Missy Haerle English as a New Language > Songs, Chant, Games, Quizzes, Survival Language Mostly jgordon Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:09:01 GMT