Title: Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in Good Books (Hardcover) Author: Daniel L. Darigan, Michael O. Tunnell, James S. Jacobs Publisher: Prentice Hall (August 17, 2001) Language: English Paperback: 608 pages ISBN-10: 0130813559 ISBN-13: 978-0130813558
Book Description:
Children’s Literature: Engaging Teachers and Children in good Books has several key, unique features…
Original interviews with 21 children’s book authors/illustrators
Integrated technology features including Internet teaching strategies, an accompanying free CD database, and guidance for using the Companion Website
Teaching Tips that share practical K-8 teaching strategies
Title: The 100+ Series Vocabulary in Context: 1500 Words Every Middle School Student Should Know (Paperback) Author: Margaret Brinton Publisher: Instructional Fair (January 16, 2002) Language: English Paperback: 128 pages ISBN-10: 0742402258 ISBN-13: 978-0742402256
Book Description:
Students improve their communication and writing skills as they improve their vocabulary. The main focus here is on identifying context clues to help them to better understand the correct definition of each word. Contains a variety of activities to stimulate interest and ensure that students can apply what they’ve just learned. Reproducible. 128 perforated pages.
Title: Students To Use Context Clues: Strategies and Practice Pages That Teach Students How to Use Context Clues to Build Vocabulary and Comprehension (Paperback) Author: Helen Zeitzoff Publisher: Teaching Resources (February 1, 2005) Language: English Paperback: 80 pages ISBN-10: 0439524776 ISBN-13: 978-0439524773
Book Description:
Packed with practice pages, this one-of-a-kind resource helps students read independently and confidently. Students practice nine simple strategies for using context clues to figure out the meanings of unknown words- without the help of an adult or a dictionary! Includes helpful strategy sheets for students and teachers and a reproducible strategy mini-poster.
Title: Building Vocabulary With Familiar Songs: A Unique and Fun Way to Motivate Students to Play With Language and Enrich Their Vocabulary Author: Kathleen Dorsey Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources (Teaching (August 1, 2007) Language: English Paperback: 64 pages ISBN-10: 0439813115 ISBN-13: 978-0439813112
Book Description:
Introduce students to new words and their meanings using favorite childhood songs and rhymes. First, students sing or recite a familiar song or rhyme and discuss what it means. Then, they replace some of its words with synonyms. Students can learn 10 to 20 new vocabulary words per song or rhyme. A fun yet meaningful way to build vocabulary! For use with Grades 3–6.
Title: Speaking, Listening and Drama Author: Andy Kempe Publisher: David Fulton Publish (July 7, 2005) Language: English Paperback: 114 pages ISBN-10: 1843120410 ISBN-13: 978-1843120414
Book Description:
Written for practicing and trainee English and Drama specialists, this text clarifies what constitutes useful knowledge about spoken English and how pupils aged 11-16 can develop their skills in speaking and listening through the use of drama.
Title: Vocabulary Skill Building Author: Tonya Y. Sims Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 19, 2005) Language: English Paperback: 136 pages ISBN-10: 1420825259 ISBN-13: 978-1420825251
Book Description:
The Vocabulary Skill Builder is a resource book designed to enrich the language arts program. Each of the 30 lessons include 20 words and their definitions followed by a variety of activities that reinforce writing, word knowledge and comprehension skills. A "Home Connection" is included in every lesson to encourage parent participation. Complete answer key is included. For grades 5-8.
Title: The English Teachers’ Companion, Third Edition: A Complete Guide to Classroom, Curriculum, and the Profession Author: Jim Burke Publisher: Heinemann; 3 edition (November 2, 2007) Language: English Paperback: 568 pages ISBN-10: 0325011397 ISBN-13: 978-0325011394
Book Description:
The third edition of The English Teacher’s Companion again delivers vital information on the teaching of English, including foundational advice for teaching literature; nurturing reading, writing, and thinking skills; and organizing for success. But it also responds to needs that Jim has heard in speaking engagements and professional development workshops across the country. Teachers and teacher educators asked for:
the latest research on literacy
more information about national standards
ways to consider gender in instruction
advice for teaching Advanced Placement classes
ideas for teaching media literacy and incorporating technology effectively into instruction
even more resources for mentoring new teachers
analysis of how trends in society, culture, and politics impact teachers and their classrooms.
Title: Classroom Instruction That Works With English Language Learners Author: Jane D. Hill, Kathleen M. Flynn Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve (September 30, 2006) Language: English Paperback: 144 pages ISBN-10: 1416603905 ISBN-13: 978-1416603900
Book Description: As more and more English language learners (ELLs) are included in mainstream classrooms, what can we do to ensure that they understand academic content and develop their English language skills? To answer this question, authors Jane Hill and Kathleen Flynn have examined decades of research, interviewed mainstream teachers with ELLs in their classrooms, and reviewed the classroom recommendations from Marzano, Pickering, and Pollock’s seminal Classroom Instruction That Works (2001) through an ELL lens. The result is Classroom Instruction That Works with English Language Learners—a comprehensive guide to helping elementary school students at all levels of English language acquisition succeed.
The strategies discussed in the book include homework and practice, summarization and note taking, and use of nonlinguistic representations, among many others. For each strategy, the authors provide a summary of the research, detailed examples of how to modify the strategy for use with ELLs in mainstream classrooms, and teacher accounts of implementation. Because ELLs face cultural hurdles as well as linguistic ones, this book also shows teachers how to glean insight into students’ backgrounds and address the cultural biases inherent in many classroom practices.
Accommodating English language learners is one of the greatest challenges educators face today. Just as different levels of fluency require different approaches, so too do different backgrounds and languages. This practical, research-based book gives elementary school teachers the guidance they need to help ELLs of all nationalities thrive alongside their English-dominant peers.
TVnews Programme (http://tvnews.hkedcity.net) is a free, online, self-access English learning platform which aims at encouraging students to learn English via authentic and multi-media online resources. These materials are based on TVB Pearl’s local English news. Through watching daily English news report, students can enrich their English vocabulary and enhance their listening skills. Students’ awareness towards social affairs will also be enhanced.
TVnews 08/09 programme has been started on 16th October, 2008 this year. Schools participating in TVnews programme are welcome to share your school’s experience, teachers’ feedback and students’ feedback with others.
Mr. Jerry Chui, a participating teacher of TVnews 07/08, shared with others teachers about how TVnews programme could be integrated in teaching English Language at school during the seminar on "Using Online Resources in English Learning and Teaching cum TVnews 2007/08 Award Presentation Ceremony" which was held on 4th October 2008. Here is the video clip about the sharing.
Title: Chicken Soup for the Teacher’s Soul - Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Educators Author: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen Publisher: Health Communications (1 Jul 2002) Language: English Paperback: 384 pages ISBN-10: 1558749780 ISBN-13: 978-1558749788
Book Description: Written by a wide range of teachers, counsellors, administrators, educational consultants and former students, this book is filled with heart-warming stories that celebrate the contributions that teachers make in our lives every day. So, here’s your permission slip to laugh with them, cry with them, and become inspired by them!
