How many times have you looked at a specific CCSS writing/grammar standard or benchmark and wondered how you would approach teaching it. This book is a must have teaching tool! With ideas for teaching over 300 writing/ grammar concepts from K-8 it is a phenomenal resource! From creative writing starts to anchor chart/ mini-lesson ideas this book has it all. Any elementary/ middle school teacher needs to have this book in their teaching toolbox!
Close reading has become a kind of buzzword among educators. I know that the “Wonders” reading/ language arts curriculum even includes a “Close Reading Companion”. But what is Close Reading really? How does a teacher even to begin thinking about how to incorporate Close Reading into their classroom? What are the benefits of Close Reading? Notice and Note by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst answers all of these questions and more. This book is jam-packed with incredibly helpful information and comprehension strategies that lead to higher level thinking. This research based practice book is a great tool for teachers 2-8th grade.
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