| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xix, 456 pages : illustrations, forms ; 28 cm. |
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Jossey-Bass teacher |
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Jossey-Bass teacher.
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| Note |
"Grades 3-8"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Recognizing student differences -- 1. Reaching all students through differentiated instruction -- Definitions, descriptions, and key components -- How, what, and through which means do we differentiate? -- The challenge of differentiating instruction -- Multisensory instruction -- The advantages of cooperative learning -- Brain-compatible research and strategies -- Helpful Web sites -- References -- 2. Reaching students through their learning styles and multiple intelligences -- Learning styles -- Multiple intelligences -- Learning style elements -- References -- Reproducibles -- Activity 2.1. The 100 percent smart activity -- Activity 2.2. Job application -- 3. Understanding and reaching special populations of students -- Learning disabilities -- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- Other mental health disorders in children -- Asperger's syndrome -- English language learners -- Gifted and talented students -- Dual or multiple exceptionalities -- Tips for parents of children in special populations -- Helpful Web sites -- References -- 4. Understanding reading and writing difficulties in students -- Prevalence of reading problems and research results -- The gender gap in reading -- Reading disorders -- Struggles with writing -- Research-based literacy intervention programs -- Other important resources -- References. |
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pt. 2. Reaching students in the classroom and at home -- 5. Using accommodations, modifications, and supports -- Student support team process -- Accommodations, modifications, and supports checklists -- School support staff and expertise -- References -- 6. Managing behavior through support and interventions -- Understanding student behavior -- Supporting proactive classroom management -- Preventing student misbehavior in the classroom -- Implementing behavior management systems -- Addressing student misbehavior -- Research-based model of schoolwide positive behavioral interventions and supports -- Tips for dealing with challenging or difficult kids -- References -- Reproducibles -- Form 6.1. Behavioral improvement report -- Form 6.2. Elementary school daily report -- Form 6.3. Middle school daily report -- Form 6.4. Self-monitoring behavior log -- Form 6.5. Student-generated progress report -- 7. Questioning and engaging students -- Getting and focusing students' attention -- Maintaining students' attention through active participation -- Questioning techniques to increase student participation -- Other inclusive questioning strategies -- Socratic seminar -- Reciprocal teaching -- Asking the right questions -- Questioning games and other ideas -- Questioning tips for parents -- References -- 8. Fostering students' self-esteem and resilience -- Student needs for school success -- Classroom strategies and programs to promote self-esteem -- Schoolwide strategies and programs to build resilience and self-esteem -- Community mentorship programs -- Community service -- Interventions and supports -- Principals' efforts -- References -- Reproducibles -- Form 8.1. Student standout for the week -- Form 8.2. Buddy assistance folder -- 9. Increasing home-school collaboration and parent involvement -- Strategies for increasing parent participation in school activities and functions -- Partnering with parents of special population students -- Communication tips for teachers -- Communication tips for parents -- Home extension activities -- References -- Reproducibles -- Form 9.1. Parent interest form -- Form 9.2. Parent report -- Form 9.3. Home extension activities -- 10. Working to improve organization, time management, and homework success -- What teachers can do to help build organizational skills -- What teachers can do to help with time management -- What teachers can do to support the homework process -- References -- Reproducibles -- Form 10.1. Notebook check -- Form 10.2. Substitute plan -- Form 10.3. Daily monitoring -- Form 10.4. Weekly progress report -- Form 10.5. Homework tips for parents. |
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pt. 3. Designing curriculum to hook in students -- 11. Hooking in reluctant readers and writers -- What is balanced literacy? -- Motivating struggling readers and writers -- Books that appeal to reluctant readers -- Activities to keep reluctant readers reading -- Resources -- Reproducibles -- Activity 11.1. Using Shel Silverstein's "Messy rooms" -- Activity 11.2. -- Poetry log -- Activity 11.3. Comic strip recording sheet -- Activity 11.4. Wrapper/label information sheet -- Activity 11.5. Idiom activity form -- Activity 11.6. Let's read a menu -- Activity 11.7. Almanac research sheet -- Activity 11.8. Create your own almanac questions -- Activity 11.9. Let's read a television guide -- Activity 11.10. Television watching observation and evaluation sheet -- Activity 11.11. Caldecott books recording and information sheet -- Activity 11.12. Let's read a recipe -- Activity 11.13. Book report monthly schedule -- Activity 11.14. Bookmark -- Activity 11.15. Let's create a report card -- Activity 11.16. Create your own test -- Activity 11.17. Literature/geography study guide -- 12. Making oral language come alive in the classroom -- Making talk important in the upper-grade classroom -- Getting students to use oral language -- Assessing oral language -- References -- Teacher resources -- Reproducibles -- Activity 12.1. Speech plan sheet -- Activity 12.2. Oral language monthly presentations -- Activity 12.3. An oral language presentation : a how-to-do speech -- Activity 12.4. Interview planning sheet -- Activity 12.5. Game day activity -- Activity 12.6. Science experiment planning sheet : oral presentation -- Activity 12.7. Oral language teacher evaluation -- Activity 12.8. Oral language peer evaluation -- 13. Revvin' up the content areas -- Nonfiction : we're all in this together -- Social studies and other textbooks : a deeper look -- Discovery through nonfiction : research in the classroom -- The science connection -- References -- Teacher resources -- Reproducibles -- Activity 13.1. A biographical journey -- Activity 13.2. Native American poster board project -- Activity 13.3. Native American poster project rubric -- Activity 13.4. Explorer notebook student packet -- Activity 13.5. Explorer notebook (group) student check-off list -- Activity 13.6. Sample starters for the diary entry for The Great Kapok Tree -- Activity 13.7. Rubric for The Great Kapok Tree : point of view response to literature -- Activity 13.8. Research note-taking sheet -- Activity 13.9. Information about bibliographies -- Activity 13.10. Mystery place or mystery creature research report rubric -- Activity 13.11. What you mystery research report should include -- Activity 13.12. Mystery research project rubric (individual) -- Activity 13.13. Mystery powder observation sheet -- Activity 13.14. Research topic suggestions -- Activity 13.15. Discovery fair due date schedule -- Activity 13.16. Discovery fair essentials -- Activity 13.17. Student/teacher evaluation form -- Activity 13.18. Research : add some of those "extras" -- Activity 13.19. Research daily log -- Activity 13.20. Student Interest survey form for observational investigation -- Activity 13.21. Observation study -- Activity 13.22. Observation project information sheet -- Activity 13.23. Becoming a pumpkinologist : an observation and hands-on investigation -- Activity 13.24. Pumpkin investigation letter to parents -- Activity 13.25. Plant observation team sheet -- Activity 13.26. Science project student evaluation -- 14. Motivating students to be successful mathematicians -- Recent reform in math instruction -- Setting up the classroom -- Supporting classroom learning -- Instructional practices -- Assessing student work -- Using resources -- Addressing the needs of special populations -- Making math relevant through real-life experiences -- Other tips for teachers -- References -- Teacher resources -- Reproducibles -- Activity 14.1. Math assignment sheet -- Activity 14.2. Geometry design project -- Activity 14.3. Pig score sheet -- Activity 14.4. End-of-year math evaluation -- Activity 14.5. Math is everywhere you look assignment sheet -- Activity 14.6. Math is everywhere you look evaluation form -- Activity 14.7. Graphing can be fun : a math project -- Activity 14.8. Question possibilities for graphing projects -- Activity 14.9. Graphing project design form -- Activity 14.10. Parent letter for the shopping adventure -- Activity 14.11. Shopping adventure recording sheet -- Activity 14.12. Super Bowl math activity packet -- Activity 14.13. Survival math parent letter -- Activity 14.14. Survival math packet (experiencing math in your everyday life) -- Activity 14.15. Survival math rubric, teacher evaluation -- Activity 14.16. Survival math record sheet -- Activity 14.17. Survival math checklist activity -- Activity 14.18. Survival math peer evaluation form -- Activity 14.19. Math in the real world -- Activity 14.20. Using a menu to solve math problems -- Activity 14.21. Thanksgiving math project, simulation -- Activity 14.22. Gift giving math project for December -- 15. Making the most of music and art in the classroom -- Providing balance between work and relaxation -- Music implementation -- Art implementation -- Books for music and art centers -- References -- Teacher resources -- Reproducible -- Activity 15.1. Photography project. |
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Inclusive education -- United States.
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Mainstreaming in education -- United States.
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Elementary school teaching -- United States.
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Cognitive styles in children -- United States.
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Lesson planning -- United States.
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Motivation in education -- United States.
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Learning disabled children -- Education -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Heimburge, Julie A.
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| ISBN |
0787981540 paperback |
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9780787981549 paperback |
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