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Just Read It: Unlocking the Magic of Independent Reading in Middle and High School Classrooms. Corwin Literacy
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Jarred Amato – Corwin, 2024
Independent reading is more than just "drop everything and read" -- it is a gateway to writing, critical thinking, discussion, and deeper learning. Author Jarred Amato, an accomplished middle and high school English teacher and founder of Project LIT Community, believes in the power of independent reading not only to turn around the…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, High School Students, Independent Reading, Learning Activities
Concept-Based Literacy Lessons: Designing Learning to Ignite Understanding and Transfer. Grades 4-10. Corwin Teaching Essentials
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Lois A. Lanning; Tiffanee Brown – Corwin, 2024
A Concept-Based Curriculum is designed to help students uncover important, transferable understandings about what it means to be a capable reader, writer, speaker, viewer, listener, and thinker. But, too often, a well-designed, conceptual curriculum does not translate into conceptual teaching. "Concept Based Literacy Lessons" helps…
Descriptors: Reading Instruction, Literacy Education, Language Arts, Teaching Methods
Differentiated Literacy Strategies for English Language Learners, Grades 7-12
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Gregory, Gayle H.; Burkman, Amy – Corwin, 2011
This versatile handbook is for middle school and high school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for adolescent ELL students at various stages of literacy competency. Adapted from the highly successful "Differentiated Literacy Strategies for Student Growth & Achievement in Grades 7-12", the authors use brain-based strategies…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Functional Literacy, English (Second Language), Individualized Instruction