Inspire Student Writers & Poets
The co-authors of Mentor Texts and Nonfiction Mentor Texts have provided another “must have” resource for teachers of all disciplines. Even poetry haters!
A Wonderful Advisory Resource
This book is an excellent resource for specific ideas & activities as well as the research that supports Advisory, says teacher educator Amanda Wall.
Research, Adventure & CCSS
Blend research into an adventure story? Kevin Hodgson says this intriguing book can help achieve standards for expository, informational & narrative writing.
The Struggling Student (Me)
Special educator and co-teacher Laurie Wasserman gained new insights into what it means to be a struggling student when she joined a math PD project. She shares.
Climbing Reading Ladders
Teacher Mark A. Domeier likes the concept behind Teri Lesesne’s reading ladders but says they'll have to be adapted to the realities of MS class size.
More Why To than How To
A book less about teaching comics & more about settings that let all students thrive by mixing conversation, art, storytelling & technology, says Kevin Hodgson.
Theory Rooted in Rich Research
The authors focus on an essential topic, says reviewer Fran Toomey: How do we activate, access & build background knowledge in learners?
Math Tools for the Common Core
Learning consultant Mike Fisher has more ideas for integrating technology & the Common Core. This time: Digital tools that can deepen math learning.
The Educator’s Bible
This book "spectacularly delivers on its promise" to present a com- prehensive framework for great teaching, says Julie Dermody. "It's a career investment."