• "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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• 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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• 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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• Annotated List of Graphic Organizers and Reading Strategies (MUST SEE)
  This annotated list, a school resource, has compiled and annotated many resources on graphic organizers and reading strategies. It has resources that are appropriate across the grade levels. It includes more difficult ones for HS.
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• Articles on how to teach English language learners to read ... and succeed!
  Peruse this section of Colorin' Colorado for research-based and best-practice information for educators, parents, and others concerned about the achievement of ELL students.
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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!
  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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• Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools
  Drawing from 35 years of research, Robert J. Marzano focuses on what works. The vocabulary terms that are critical to students' success are included for all grade levels. Learn why insufficient background knowledge is a chronic cause of low achievement, and learn strategies that help.
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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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• Colorin colorado
  Information, activities and advice for Spanish-speaking parents and educators of English language learners
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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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• Colorín Colorado :: Research & Reports
  Here you will find the latest reports and research-based recommendations on reaching, teaching, and assessing ELLs. This section may be especially useful for researchers, graduate students, policymakers, curriculum developers, and school administrators.
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• Colorín Colorado :: Welcome
  A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners: Focus on teaching ELLs to read.
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• CPS High Quality Instruction Handbook
  This resource from the Chicago Reading Initiative provides very explicit guidance for the components of their literacy framework. It defines a strategy, what the teacher does, what the students do and what an observer is looking for. Rubrics for age-appropriate evaluations are included.
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• CPS High Quality Literacy Handbook
  This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It is divided by K-3, 4-8 and H.S. It clearly explains many specific strategies for literacy instruction with support for: Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for during observations. It also includes Observation Guides for Literacy Instruction in a rubric format.
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• CPS High Quality Literacy Instruction Handbook
  This resouce is part of the Chicago Reading Initiative. It explains many specific strategies for Word Knowledge, Fluency, Comprehension and Writing. It explains what students would do, what the teacher would do and what the evaluator would look for.
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• Dual Language books prepared by ELLs ALL TEACHERS MUST SEE
  At Fairview School, the ESL students have worked very hard to complete dual language books. The students wrote stories in their native language and in English. Click on the links to the books below to read and listen to their stories.
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• Guided Reading at the Emergent Level (2 Videos)
  Guided Reading at the Emergent Level Video Observe four actual guided reading sessions and learn how to prepare for and initiate a successful guided reading program in your classroom. This is a page from WrightGroup.com. Scroll down to read more about the resource.
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