Contributions

  • Robertson, Dana A.. - Contributor

Publication

2013 - The Guilford Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

35,500 words, Guess

Page Count

142 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781462510429
  • Open LibraryOL31144889M

Classifications

  • DDC372.6
  • LCCLB1576 .P258 2013
  • LCCLB1027.23

Description

"Featuring vivid examples and lesson plans, this book helps K-8 teachers reflect on and improve the ways talk is used in their classrooms. The authors explain the important role of skillful "teacher talk" in effective, motivating literacy instruction geared to the Common Core standards. Presented are clear-cut ways to help students set explicit goals for their learning; explain and model key strategies; and provide ongoing feedback. Over a dozen easy-to-implement lessons in vocabulary, comprehension, and writing are complete with how-to-do-it instructions, classroom vignettes, text suggestions, and reproducible worksheets. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials"-- "Subject Areas/Keywords: CCSS, classroom discussions, Common Core State Standards, comprehension, elementary, English language arts, explanations, explicit, informational texts, lesson plans, listening, literature, oral language, reading instruction, speaking, strategies, teacher talk, teaching, vocabulary, writing DESCRIPTION Featuring vivid examples and lesson plans, this book helps K-8 teachers reflect on and improve the ways talk is used in their classrooms. The authors explain the important role of skillful "teacher talk" in effective, motivating literacy instruction geared to the CCSS. Presented are clear-cut ways to help students set explicit goals for their learning; explain and model key strategies; and provide ongoing feedback. Over a dozen easy-to-implement lessons in vocabulary, comprehension, and writing are complete with how-to-do-it instructions, classroom vignettes, text suggestions, and reproducible worksheets. The large-size format facilitates photocopying. Purchasers also get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Talk that teaches: using strategic talk to help students achieve the common coreThe Guilford Press2013-01-01

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