Leveled Texts--Literary Heroines Text Set

Leveled Texts--Literary Heroines Text Set
Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1480789569

This leveled text set shines a spotlight on five beloved (and spunky) female characters in classic literature. Texts are written at four levels to differentiate instruction. Provided comprehension questions complement the texts.

Leveled Texts--Literary Element Focus: Setting Text Set

Leveled Texts--Literary Element Focus: Setting Text Set
Author:
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre:
ISBN: 148078964X

Focus on SETTING with this leveled text set featuring five beloved tales from a variety of fiction genres! Texts are written at four levels to differentiate instruction. Provided comprehension questions complement the texts.

Texts from Jane Eyre

Texts from Jane Eyre
Author: Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2015-11-05
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1472150740

Mallory Ortberg presents... Texts from Jane Eyre is a whimsical collection of sharp, satirical and side-splittingly funny text message conversations from your favourite literary characters. Of course if Scarlett O'Hara had an unlimited data plan, she'd be sexting Ashley Wilkes at all hours; and if Mr Rochester could text Jane Eyre, his ARDENT MISSIVES would be in ALL-CAPS; and Daisy Buchanan would text you from behind the wheel - and then text you to come pick her up after the car crash. Texts from Jane Eyre is a witty, original and very clever kind of mashup that brings your favourite authors and literary characters right into the twenty-first century. Mallory Ortberg is a genius.

Leveled Texts for Classic Fiction: Fantasy and Science Fiction

Leveled Texts for Classic Fiction: Fantasy and Science Fiction
Author: Stephanie Paris
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781425809843

Inspire students' imaginations and teach the elements of fiction using leveled texts! Support your differentiated instruction with this book featuring excerpts from 15 different classic works including: The Lost World, A Journey into the Center of the Earth, and The Secret Garden. This resource is perfect for close reading or small-group instruction because each selection is written at four different reading levels and includes a focus on setting, character, plot, or language usage. These texts can support students' vocabulary devlopment, improve writing skills, foster engagement, and promote creative thinking. Symbols placed in the lower corner of each page represent the reading level range and are designed to help teachers differentiate instruction. Comprehension questions are also provided to complement each reading level

NAEP 1992 Reading Report Card for the Nation and the States

NAEP 1992 Reading Report Card for the Nation and the States
Author: Ina V. S. Mullis
Publisher: Center
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1993
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

The National Assessment of Educational Progress' (NAEP) 1992 reading assessment was administered to nationally representative samples of fourth-, eighth-, and twelfth-grade students attending public and private schools, and to state representative public-school samples of fourth graders in 43 jurisdictions. Nearly 140,000 students were assessed in all. Data were summarized on the NAEP reading proficiency scale ranging from 0 to 500, and results were reported according to three achievement levels at each grade--basic, proficient, and advanced. Major findings were that (1) 59% of the fourth graders, 69% of eighth graders, and 75% of twelfth graders reached the basic level or beyond; (2) 25%, 28%, and 37% of grade 4, 8, and 12 students met or exceeded the proficient level, respectively; (3) from 2% to 4% of students at any of the grade levels achieved the "advanced" performance level; (4) fourth graders within the basic level generally understood simple narratives; (5) eighth graders reading within the basic level demonstrated literal understanding of passages; (6) twelfth graders within the basic level were able to interpret aspects of the passages they read and make connections between their reading and their own knowledge; (7) students attending private schools had higher average reading proficiency than students at public schools; (8) considerable variation in performance existed within and across participating states; (9) females had higher average reading proficiency than males at all three grade levels; and (10) fourth graders appeared to be learning reading through varied instructional approaches. (Contains 67 tables and 9 figures of data; a detailed description of anchoring the achievement levels, an overview of procedures, state contextual background factors, and reading passages are attached.) (RS)

Evaluation of the Achievement Levels for Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress

Evaluation of the Achievement Levels for Mathematics and Reading on the National Assessment of Educational Progress
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2017-05-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0309438179

Since 1969, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) has been providing policymakers, educators, and the public with reports on academic performance and progress of the nation's students. The assessment is given periodically in a variety of subjects: mathematics, reading, writing, science, the arts, civics, economics, geography, U.S. history, and technology and engineering literacy. NAEP is given to representative samples of students across the U.S. to assess the educational progress of the nation as a whole. Since 1992, NAEP results have been reported in relation to three achievement levels: basic, proficient, and advanced. However, the use of achievement levels has provoked controversy and disagreement, and evaluators have identified numerous concerns. This publication evaluates the NAEP student achievement levels in reading and mathematics in grades 4, 8, and 12 to determine whether the achievement levels are reasonable, reliable, valid, and informative to the public, and recommends ways that the setting and use of achievement levels can be improved.

Constructing Strong Foundations of Early Literacy

Constructing Strong Foundations of Early Literacy
Author: Malinda E. Jones
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2022-08-31
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1000632644

This text provides a comprehensive understanding of the foundational literacy knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes necessary to guide emerging readers and writers in early childhood. Centered on the critical question of why some children learn to read easily, while others do not, this text walks readers through developmentally appropriate goal setting based on the foundational literacy skills that are critical for preschool and kindergarten children to develop. Written in an authoritative yet accessible style, chapters offer instructional strategies, insights, and scenarios from educators, self-reflection, and a variety of methods for implementation. Each chapter also includes differentiation for children with language and learning challenges as well as dual language learners, exploring methods for valuing the home language while building critical literacy skills in the classroom. Providing critical skills for guiding all emerging readers to an independent reading level, this is an essential resource for both students in early childhood, literacy, and special education courses and educators in early childhood public education, non-profit preschool settings such as Head Start, home and daycare settings, and private and corporate care and education centers.

A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book

A/AS Level English Literature B for AQA Student Book
Author: Carol Atherton
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2015-06-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1107468027

A new series of bespoke, full-coverage resources developed for the 2015 A Level English qualifications. Endorsed for the AQA A/AS Level English Literature B specifications for first teaching from 2015, this print Student Book is suitable for all abilities, providing stretch opportunities for the more able and additional scaffolding for those who need it. Helping bridge the gap between GCSE and A Level, the unique three-part structure focuses on texts within a particular time period and supports students in interpreting texts and reflecting on how writers make meaning. An enhanced digital version and free Teacher's Resource are also available.

Activities for a Differentiated Classroom: Level 6

Activities for a Differentiated Classroom: Level 6
Author: Wendy Conklin
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1425894208

Easily implement grade appropriate lessons suitable for Grade 6 classrooms. Based on current research, these easy-to-use lessons are based on a variety of strategies to differentiate your instruction. Activities are included to allow access to all learners. ZIP file contains interactive whiteboard-compatible resources, including sample projects, templates, and assessment rubrics. This resource is correlated to the Common Core State Standards and is aligned to the interdisciplinary themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

Beyond Leveled Books

Beyond Leveled Books
Author: Karen Szymusiak
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1571103309

Leveled books are now recognized as an essential tool in helping beginning readers learn to read. But once students have mastered many basic decoding and comprehension strategies, they move into a period of transition as readers. Transitional readers, with their diverse needs, have always challenged and delighted teachers in the upper-elementary grades. These readers have mastered many skills but are not yet able to choose books and sustain reading independently in a wide variety of genres. This book takes a close look at the way classroom routines, small-group instruction, mini-lessons, and conversations can help students move toward independence. Text levels are an effective tool for helping teachers match books with readers, but transitional readers can also benefit from the additional perspective that enables teachers to recognize the supports that texts have to offer. Beyond Leveled Books asks teachers to explore beyond levels and to look closely at the "supports" in the books they are reading with their students. These text supports include the way chapters are organized, text layout, dialogue, and more. Series books, chapter books, and picture books will take on new roles in upper-elementary reading instruction. Organized in charts and bibliographies, Beyond Leveled Books includes many examples of text supports from books commonly used by grades 2-5 teachers. This book provides teachers with:examples of classroom instruction for transitional readers;sample mini-lessons;strategies for grouping students for small-group instruction;assessment techniques;samples of student work;resources for working with parents;lists of suggested books for instruction.Beyond Leveled Books invites teachers to examine the characteristics and needs of transitional readers and provides instructional tools that will help students become strategic, independent readers.