http://netvouz.com/jgordon/tag/writing?feed=rss&pg=7 jgordon's bookmarks tagged "writing" on Netvouz http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/teaching/writing_ells This new section on Colorín Colorado presents 15 ELL-specific resources focused on writing, 15 ELL-specific resources focused on writing, including articles, online tools, research reports, and tips for parents. In addition, we highlight resources from our sister sites and other recommended sources. Literacy > Writing Strategies jgordon Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:24:24 GMT http://classroom.jc-schools.net/read/spelldemons.htm A list of common misspelled words. Students can keep a copy in their binders. Literacy > Spelling jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:18:53 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=0375&r=sb050609 In this videotape set, high school teacher Cris Tovani brings viewers into her school and classroom and shows how she and her colleagues are meeting the challenge of improving students' reading skills across the curriculum. The tapes include examples of Cris working with students using texts from multiple disciplines in her classroom, as well as collaborating with colleagues throughout the school. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > VIDEOs and DVDs jgordon Fri, 10 Jun 2005 13:08:11 GMT http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/scholasticprofessional/books/content_rich.htm Nancy Akhavan provides "A Time-Saving Approach for Making the Most of Your Literacy Block. The key is folding content instruction into the literacy block—taking students beyond the learning of reading and writing strategies to applying those strategies to content learning." Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:51:24 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9095&r=sb071119 Since its publication in 1998 Craft Lessons by Ralph Fletcher and JoAnn Portalupi has become a mainstay of writing teachers, both new and experienced. Readers value the pithy, practical lessons—each printed on one page—and appreciate the instructional language geared to three grade-level groupings: K–2, 3–4, and 5–8. This new edition provides up-dated examples and many new features. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sat, 24 Nov 2007 19:10:55 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9110&r=sb080327 "Liz Hale shows us how to make good writing more tangible for our students" (Lucy Calkins). Crafting Writers introduces specific elements of writing craft and gives you a process for noticing them. You'll get advice on teaching craft one-on-one and to the whole class, group conferring, assessment, and more Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:21:22 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://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9059&r=sb070223 Jock Mackenzie, Essay Writing contains easy-to-incorporate lessons along with tips for teaching specific concepts that range from pre-writing exercises to revising and editing to celebrating the final product. Review entire book online. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:00:53 GMT http://www.stenhouse.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=9094&r=sb071017 Jeff Anderson These lessons can be used throughout the year to replace Daily Oral Language or error-based editing strategies with a more effective method for improving student writing. Not written for ELLs but may be a helpful resource for teaching mechanics. Books & Videos/DVDs: Professional Development > Literacy > Writing jgordon Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:44:10 GMT http://www.exemplars.com/index.php Standards-Based Performance Assessment & Instruction This site contains rubrics across the disciplines. Some in Spanish as well as many student examples. Assessment jgordon Fri, 09 Jun 2006 18:18:58 GMT