The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom

The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom
Author: Christie Jo Bott
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780810850484

Noted expert on bullying and English teacher, Bott hand-picked this selection of 40 books to use to successfully address the kinds of bullying behavior that occur at a particular age. Arranged by grade level (from K-12), chapters describe particular types of bullying and offer summaries and annotations, reviews and evaluations with quotations that illustrate themes in each. Activities and questions for discussion make this a particularly useful resource for the home, school, or public library.

STAND TALL Teacher's Manual, Grades 4–6

STAND TALL Teacher's Manual, Grades 4–6
Author: Suzanne W. Peck
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-01-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452205299

Stand Tall is a video-based educational program that educates teachers and students in Grades 4-6 about how to respond to disrespectful behavior.

STAND TALL Teacher's Manual & DVD, Grades 4–6

STAND TALL Teacher's Manual & DVD, Grades 4–6
Author: Suzanne W. Peck
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-02-02
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452241058

Stand Tall is a video-based educational program that educates teachers and students in Grades 4-6 about how to respond to disrespectful behavior.

Using Literature to Support Skills and Critical Discussion for Struggling Readers

Using Literature to Support Skills and Critical Discussion for Struggling Readers
Author: Nancy S. Williams
Publisher: R&L Education
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2004
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781578860968

In this book, Nancy S. Williams emphasizes the development of higher-level thinking skills and critical discussion with intermediate and middle school struggling readers. Discussion questions and extension activities_specific to over 100 children's literature selections_are included.

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read

Best Books for Kids Who (Think They) Hate to Read
Author: Laura Backes
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2012-01-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 030780917X

Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University

Literature Circle Role Sheets

Literature Circle Role Sheets
Author: Christine Boardman Moen
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1998-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1573101419

As a student-centered book discussion group, literature circles foster cooperative learning.

Readers' Advisory for Children and 'Tweens

Readers' Advisory for Children and 'Tweens
Author: Penny Peck
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2010-04-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598843885

This complete guide to youth readers' advisory covers genres, reading interests, and issues, as well as provides lists of sample titles and recommended reading. Finding children and 'tweens great books to read is still a key library service, even in the age of computers. Readers' Advisory for Children and 'Tweens is an easy-to-use, practical guide that will help any library staff member become more comfortable offering this service—and more adept at producing satisfying results. Beginning with basic advice on the readers' advisory interview, the book details how to find books for different age groups, including young children and their parents, emergent readers, transitional readers, and adept readers. It explores genre fiction for 'tweens, nonfiction, poetry and folklore, and graphic novels, and it offers techniques on promoting books and reading. Potentially sensitive issues such as book challenges, assisting English language learners, serving children from various cultures, working with teachers, and helping reluctant readers are addressed, as well. The advice is augmented with handy booklists and descriptions of dozens of websites that aid in youth readers' advisory.

Literature Circle Role Sheets (ENHANCED eBook)

Literature Circle Role Sheets (ENHANCED eBook)
Author: Christine Boardman Moen
Publisher: Lorenz Educational Press
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1998-03-01
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 142911150X

These ready-to-use, reproducible role sheets make literature circle discussions exciting, informative, fun and easy to manage. Literature circles accomodate a wide variety of reading levels and allow for differentiated instruction. In addition to promoting reading, writing and listening skills, literature circles encourage cooperation and courtesy, allow for individual assessment and motivate students to read! Updated list of books for text sets and end-of-book projects suggestions included. Descriptions of how to get started, troubleshoot problems and assess have been expanded.

Gateway to Reading

Gateway to Reading
Author: Nancy J. Polette
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2013-04-08
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Get young readers hooked on some of the best titles in juvenile literature, ranging from humor to mystery to fantasy, with unusual and effective methods like games. Getting students to want to read is one of the greatest challenges facing middle school teachers and librarians. Determining which are the "right books" that can spark a child's mental awakening is also difficult. This book from prolific author Nancy Polette furnishes interesting and fun games to pique students' interest in junior novels that are worth reading—carefully selected titles that will contribute to their educational and emotional growth. Gateway to Reading: 250+ Author Games and Booktalks to Motivate Middle Readers is a powerful tool for luring middle-school students away from the distractions of 21st-century media and introducing them to junior or 'tween novels that they won't be able to put down. By presenting children with a challenge to engage their minds—racing to decode book titles, or using their creativity to come up with titles of their own, for example—students are naturally drawn towards reading these books from well-known children's authors.

Adventure Literature Circles

Adventure Literature Circles
Author: Christine Boardman Moen
Publisher: Teaching and Learning Company
Total Pages: 11
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0787733652

These ready-to-use, reproducible role sheets make literature circle discussions exciting, informative, fun and easy to manage. Literature circles accomodate a wide variety of reading levels and allow for differentiated instruction. In addition to promoting reading, writing and listening skills, literature circles encourage cooperation and courtesy, allow for individual assessment and motivate students to read! Updated list of books for text sets is included.