Vocabulary Building Bilingual Mini-Books

Vocabulary Building Bilingual Mini-Books
Author: Merri Gutierrez
Publisher: Teaching Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-04
Genre: Picture dictionaries, English
ISBN: 9780439538077

More than 80% of the second language learners in the U.S. are Spanish speaking. In order to succeed in school and beyond, these students need to learn English. This book begins with a snapshot of the research showing the benefits of teaching with cognates-closely-related words from different languages, such as lemon and limón-for students who are learning English. Putting this research into practice is made easy with the accompanying mini-cognate dictionaries that are flexible enough to use across grade levels. For use with Grades K-6.

50 Fun-Filled Crosswords and Word Searches

50 Fun-Filled Crosswords and Word Searches
Author: Steve Herrmann
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1998-10
Genre: Crossword puzzles
ISBN: 9780590033237

In this great resource, you'll find a time-saving, kid-pleasing crossword and word search puzzle for 25 of your students' favorite books such as Matilda, Harriet the Spy, How to Eat Fried Worms, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and My Side of the Mountain. The puzzles are perfect for focusing on key vocabulary and asseeeing reading comprehension. Also includes classroom-tested prompts for each book that invite students to think, discuss, and write. For use with Grades 4-8.

Super-Fun Reading & Writing Skill Builders

Super-Fun Reading & Writing Skill Builders
Author: Scholastic Books
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1999-05
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439060653

Even reluctant readers love these exciting and entertaining activities that teach grammar rules, expand vocabularies, promote reading comprehension, and much more. A big, creative collection that will surely help boost standardized test scores, this instructor book features 50 motivating reproducibles that reach and teach every learner. Grades: 3-6.

Portable File-Folder Word Walls

Portable File-Folder Word Walls
Author: Mary Beth Spann
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1999-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439106153

Create portable word walls with students' favorite words by pasting patterns onto file folders with a variety of themes.

Building a Culture of Literacy in Your Community Through Día

Building a Culture of Literacy in Your Community Through Día
Author: Jeanette Larson
Publisher: American Library Association
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0838935990

A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children’s Day/Book Day, known as Día, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In anticipation of Día’s fifteenth anniversary, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) presents a collection of the best of its Día programming ideas, offering * A wealth of ready-to-use programs, easily adaptable for a variety of cultures * Cultural competency training tips to encourage outreach to minority populations * Interviews with library directors about the best ways to heighten awareness of cultural and literacy issues Complemented by numerous bilingual book suggestions, this resource is perfect for collection development, early literacy storytimes, and year-round program planning.

25 Super-Fun Spelling Games

25 Super-Fun Spelling Games
Author: Nancy Jolson Leber
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1999-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780590522113

Easy-to-learn games help children score higher on spelling tests. Illustrations throughout.