100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Writing by
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.Experienced trio Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith (founder of The Literacy Shed) and David Waugh present 100 quick, exciting and inspiring writing activities for the primary classroom.Focusing on the underpinnings of literacy, including grammar, spelling and syntax, this must-have book provides ideas for'30-minute writes'– fun and engaging writing activities that can be completed within 30 minutes. The ideas can be completed in a standalone literacy session focusing on a particular writing skill, or incorporated into a longer session relating to literacy or even other subjects. With cross-curriculum links to blend writing and other subject areas such as history, art, PE, music and more, 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Writing is ideal for all teachers looking for fresh, invigorating ideas that have been tried and tested in primary classrooms.Written by experts in their field, 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips, taking it further ideas and online resources.
Developing Fluent Readers: teaching fluency as a foundational skill by
Viewing fluency as a bridge between foundational skills and open-ended learning, this book guides teachers through effective instruction and assessment of fluent reading skills in the primary grades. Fluency's relationship to phonological awareness, phonics, and print concepts is explained, and practical methods are shared for integrating fluency instruction in a literacy curriculum grounded in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Classroom examples, weekly lesson plans, and extensive lists of recommended texts add to the book's utility for teachers.
Fundamentals of Literacy Instruction and Assessment, Pre-K-6 by
Listed by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ)'s Teacher Prep Review as an exemplary text covering all five elements of scientifically based reading instruction! Understand the science of reading and how to implement evidence-based instruction to increase the reading and writing achievement of pre-K-6 students, including those at risk for reading difficulties. Fully revised and updated, this core text covers the research base for structured literacy instruction and practical guidance on the essential components of literacy instruction: oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, handwriting, spelling, and writing. Woven throughout this new edition are proven strategies for applying explicit, systematic instruction, including affirmative and corrective feedback, active engagement, effective practice, and ongoing assessment of student progress. Practical features such as instructional activities, scripted demonstrations of lessons, and online resources give readers explicit examples of how to translate the research into classroom instruction. Engaging, pragmatic, and accessible, this book is an essential text for preservice teacher candidates and a valuable resource for experienced teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and other professionals involved in teaching foundational literacy skills.
Something Musical Happened at the Library : adding song and dance to children's story programs by
Children's music has been strangely silent in library storytimes - until now. Rob Reid, renowned children's programming expert, offers a companion to accompany Children's Jukebox, Second Edition. Here's a comprehensive guide to make music an integral and engaging part of children's story hour Drawing on thousands of hours of listening and programming, Reid selects the best of the best into eight ready-to-use comprehensive lesson plans. Use this abundant mix of picture books paired with kid-tested musical recordings to: get up to speed fast to make music an everyday part of your programs; build your own storytimes with innovative and fun pairings of books and recordings; enliven any storytime by incorporating simple song types - from call and response to ever-popular rounds; and identify children's picture books and stories rich with musical themes.Annotated bibliography and resource lists make a wide range of materials accessible, including picture books featuring music, song lyrics, musicians, dance and dancers, along with directions to access to the recordings.Children's librarians, school library media specialists, early childhood educators, head start programs, preschool and
Story Frames for Teaching Literacy by
Mastering the art of storytelling isn't just a goal for professional writers. Analyzing and creating stories can boost critical literacy skills for all learners--and this comprehensive resource will show teachers and SLPs how. Aligned with the science of reading, this innovative guidebook reveals how to unlock literacy and learning skills by captivating K-12 students with the power of stories: how they're structured, how they reflect and change lives, and how students can create their own original narratives. Using dozens of diverse fiction and nonfiction books as vivid examples, you'll discover how to teach 12 key story elements (Story Frames) in dynamic, fun, and highly visual ways, including Quick Draws, storyboards, and icons that make narrative structure easy to grasp. Then you'll get in-depth guidance on how to use knowledge of story structure to build core literacy skills--from oral language to reading comprehension--and empower students to write their own personal stories in a variety of genres. Enhanced with more than 35 adaptable lesson plans and a complete package of online support materials, Story Frames is an accessible pathway to structured literacy that any educator can start using right away. You'll use it year after year to strengthen your students' skills and instill a lifelong love of reading and writing in every learner. STORY FRAMES WILL HELP YOU Get started with structured literacy in a fun and engaging wayBuild core literacy skills, including phonological awareness, reading comprehension, oral language, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, narrative development, and expository writingStrengthen your existing curriculum with flexible lesson plans and activities aligned with the science of reading Effectively teach narrative structure to both struggling and advanced learnersTeach students in any setting, with practical tips for teletherapy and virtual instructionBoost executive function skills by making the writing process comprehensible, meaningful, and manageableEmpower students with and without disabilities by giving them the tools to tell their own stories ONLINE MATERIALS: Implement Story Frames effectively with a full package of downloadable materials, including sample storyboards and templates, 40+ handouts and worksheets, game cards, slide decks to use in instruction, 30+ sample story analyses of books for children and young adults, and brief literature guides for applying Story Frames to picture books and to chapter books and novels.