The Giant Germ

Author: Anne Capeci
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780439204200
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
When Keesha discovers mold on her sandwich, the class takes off on a tour of the mini microbe world, and they learn first hand that these little creatures can have huge effects. Ms. Frizzle proves that there is always more than meets the eye in this gigantic adventure. Illustrations.

The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment

Author: Diane Barone
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1412939143
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
The Practical Guide to Classroom Literacy Assessment, is every teacher's indispensable guide to assessment of all aspects of elementary literacy. It is an engaging and comprehensive resource for practitioners and pre-service teachers that integrates assessment and instruction activities to demonstrate practical ways for embedding test preparation into teaching and learning. Authentic teaching situations and dialogues in a story-like setting help readers become part of the background as observers, then use the structures and similar activities in their own teaching. The authors present specific assessment formats with how-to and when-to guidelines for reading, writing, and speaking--illustrated with rich examples, dialogues, scenarios, checklists, and student samples. An essential teacher's resource for linking literacy instruction and assessment more closely, evaluating grading, and providing meaningful instruction while conforming to current testing mandates, this is also an invaluable reference for coaches and administrators.

Improving Students' Writing, K-8

Author: Diane M. Barone
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 9781412917117
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
"Purposeful, realistic . . . and clearly writtena?|.the book renews my excitement for teaching writing, and for new teachers, the text offers suggestions from a voice of experience-all within the framework of NCLB legislation for differentiating teaching based on learnersa? needs." -Julia Weinberg, Instructor University of Nevada, Reno Give students the power to express their thinking in writing and to use writing as a process for learning! How can we improve students' ability to write "constructed response" to high stakes content area test items? How can we open for them the writing pathway to exploring and understanding informational texts? How can we help them develop the essential traits of proficient writing? Nationally recognized experts in literacy with experience in elementary, middle school, and university classrooms as well as consulting expertise, Barone and Taylor meld theoretical and practical considerations about writing instruction to explain how to teach each child to: Self-monitor to improve writing skills Grow in ability to write successful constructed response Use writing to process and stretch their own thinking Prepare for high stakes writing assessment Improving Studentsa? Writing, K-8 brings together real-life examples, rubrics, reproducible aids and how-toa's for getting the most out of your writers.

Scholastic's the Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie

Author: Joanna Cole
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780590400251
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
It's Broadcast Day in Ms. Frizzle's class. Ralphie promised everyone he'd figure out what kind of show they should put on. But, Ralphie is sick and can't come to school. So, everyone climbs aboard the Magic School Bus, because if Ralphie can't come to class Ms. Frizzle's class will come to him! Join the class as they travel Ralphie's bloodstream to find out how germs make him sick and how his body can make him well again.

The Heart of Wisdom Teaching Approach

Author: Robin Sampson
Publisher: Heart of Wisdom Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9780970181671
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 512

Book Description
Details the Bible-based homeschool teaching approach for parents, and discusses Christian education, learning styles, unit studies, bible study, and more.

Children's Books in Print

Author: R R Bowker Publishing
Publisher: R. R. Bowker
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1662

Book Description

Popular Series Fiction for K–6 Readers

Author: Rebecca L. Thomas
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1022

Book Description
Indexes popular fiction series for K-6 readers with groupings based on thematics, consistant setting, or consistant characters. Annotated entries are arranged alphabetically by series name and include author, publisher, date, grade level, genre, and a list of individual titles in the series. Volume is indexed by author, title, and subject/genre and includes appendixes suggesting books for boys, girls, and reluctant/ESL readers.

Children's Books in Print, 2007

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835248518
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Insect Invaders

Author: Anne Capeci
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 9780439314312
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
The class is turned into insects to learn about them.

Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Author: Robertson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781418011666
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
This booklet for Safety, Nutrition, and Health, part of the Early Childhood Education Professional Enhancement series, focuses on key topics of interest to future early childhood directors, teachers, and caregivers. Students will keep this informational supplement and use it for years to come in their early childhood practices.