Netvouz / jgordon / tag / ruth http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/ruth?feed=rss jgordon's bookmarks tagged "ruth" on Netvouz 6 + 1 Traits of Writing The Complete Guide ( Highly recommended) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439280389?ie=UTF8&tag=writi-20&link_code=as3&camp=211189&creative=373489&creativeASIN=0439280389 (Grades 3 and Up Ruth Culham: Books, This book provides a great orientation to using the traits with clear explanations and multiple examples. See other resources by this author. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:36:04 GMT 6+1 traits of writing: the complete guide, grades 3 and up http://www.nwrel.org/comm/catalog/detail.asp?RID=16382 Ruth Culhum Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation. Look at good writing in any genre, and you'll find these traits.With this book, teachers will learn how to assess student work for these traits and plan instruction. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:09:20 GMT Connecting Content and Academic Language for English Learners and Struggling Students Grades 2-6 http://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Academic-Language-Learners-Struggling/dp/1412988438/ref=sr_1_83?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1313182496&sr=1-83 This book by Ruth Swinney and Patricia Velasco focuses on increasing teachers’ expertise in developing all students’ academic language. Included are graphic organizers, sample lesson plans, and reproducibles. The editorial reviews strongly applaud the effectiveness of this resource. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > English Language Learners jgordon Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:06:12 GMT