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Involving Pupils in Practice: Promoting Partnerships with Pupils with Special Educational Needs
by Richard Byers Mike Jelly Alan FullerFirst Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
iOpener: Animal Look-Alikes (iOpeners)
by Rachel Griffiths Margaret ClyneThis 691-word book compares animals that may look similar at first but are actually quite different! Young readers will discover the differences between alligators and crocodiles, butterflies and moths, frogs and toads, and seals and sea lions. This title includes recommended reading to discover more about these animals, a glossary of terms, an index, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 2Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Understand Context CluesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 20Guided Reading Level: KLexile Level: 19DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Beatrix Potter (iOpeners)
by Rosie McCormickThis book will give young readers a glimpse into the life and works of Beatrix Potter, the famous artist and writer. This title includes lots of photographs and a set of discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: HistoryGenre: Biography/AutobiographyComprehension Skill/Strategy: Draw ConclusionsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 16Guided Reading Level: ILexile Level: 16DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Book of Space (iOpeners)
by Rosie McCormickThis 1,065-word book uses a question and answer format to explain everything about space, from space exploration, to telescopes, to planets, to our solar system. Photography, diagrams, and timelines cover everything young readers will want to know about space, and discussion questions aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: ReferenceComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Text Organization and StructureDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 28Guided Reading Level: MLexile Level: N/ADK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Catching the Wind (iOpeners)
by Lynn BlancheThis 470-word book covers what wind is, how it helps things move, and when wind is too much. This title includes a glossary of terms, helpful diagrams, and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 2Subject: Physical ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and EffectDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 20Guided Reading Level: KLexile Level: 20DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Clouds (iOpeners)
by Jane MannersIn Clouds, confident young readers will learn all about the stages of the water cycle and all the kinds of clouds. Full-page photography showcases all the cloud types and their shapes, while discussion questions will aid in comprehension of this 206-word book.Grade: 1Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: VisualizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 16Guided Reading Level: ILexile Level: 16DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Encyclopedia of Places (iOpeners)
by DKIn Encyclopedia of Places, young readers will learn about the areas of the world, from the dry deserts to the cold tundra. This book includes beautiful photography of places and the common things those places contain. This 38-word book includes an index and discussion questions. It also introduces the concept of an encyclopedia to young learners.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: ReferenceComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Eva the Beekeeper (iOpeners)
by Jane MannersThis 289-word book tells all about a beekeeper named Eva Prieto. It explains all her tools, her job, and her work with bees during all four seasons. This book contains a glossary of key bee-related terms and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: 1Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Biography/AutobiographyComprehension Skill/Strategy: Understand Author's PurposeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 14Guided Reading Level: HLexile Level: 14DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Follow a River (iOpeners)
by Jane MannersFollow a River is a 198-word book for confident young readers who want to learn all about rivers. With beautiful photography of real rivers, descriptions of how they work, and amazing river facts, Follow a River is an excellent first guide to the subject. It also includes a glossary and discussion questions to aid in comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Make InferencesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 16Guided Reading Level: ILexile Level: 15DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Going to School (iOpeners)
by Margaret Clyne Rachel Griffiths Cynthia BenjaminThis 1,139-word book tells all about schools from around the world, from Ghana to Russia to Canada to Japan! This text uses examples of children who attend each school and details how long it takes them to get there, how the classroom is structured, and what their schoolwork looks like. This title includes a pronunciation guide and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 2Subject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 24Guided Reading Level: LLexile Level: N/ADK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Guide to Growing (iOpeners)
by Sue GravesThis 106-word book tells all about the life cycles and growth of organisms, including frogs, butterflies, ostriches, and even sunflowers. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Life ScienceGenre: ReferenceComprehension Skill/Strategy: Sequence of EventsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 10Guided Reading Level: FLexile Level: 9DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Homes Around the World (iOpeners)
by Maureen Dockendork Sharon JeroskiThis 41-word book is a tour of homes around the world for young readers. It contains big, beautiful pictures of all sorts of homes--in the United States, Bolivia, Mongolia, and more--focusing on words about shape, size, and location. There are questions at the end of the book to aid in discussion.Grade: KindergartenSubject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 3Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 3DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: I am a Drummer (iOpeners)
by Jane Manners Sam SacchettiIn I Am a Drummer, schoolchildren will read about Sam, a young drummer, and all the different ways he plays the drums. This title features clear photography, bright colors, and contains a lot of noisy words that are fun to read aloud. This 32-word book has discussion questions at the back to encourage reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Physical ScienceGenre: Biography/AutobiographyComprehension Skill/Strategy: Make InferencesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Inventing the Telephone (iOpeners)
by Sue GravesThis 254-word book tells all about the history of the telephone from its invention by Alexander Graham Bell to its use today. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: HistoryGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Ideas/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 18Guided Reading Level: JLexile Level: 17DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Looking at Cities (iOpeners)
by Margaret Clyne Rachel GriffithsIn Looking at Cities, beginning readers can explore all the features of a city: its busy streets, its tall buildings, and its many people. Beautiful photographs are accompanied by simple sentences to help new readers learn about cities. This 30-word book includes interactive questions at the back to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Planes, Trains, and More (iOpeners)
by Sue GravesPlanes, Trains, and More will let young readers discover all the exciting ways people can travel: by airplane, by bicycle--and even by space shuttle! This 43-word book includes interactive questions at the back and uses large, colorful photos to teach children all about travel.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: GeneralizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Sand (iOpeners)
by Margaret Clyne Rachel GriffithsThis 49-word book for young readers will teach all about sand, how it's made, and where it's found. Every page contains big, beautiful photographs, and there are discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Cause and EffectDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 8Guided Reading Level: ELexile Level: 8DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Small and Large (iOpeners)
by Arlene BlockThis colorful 89-word book of large and small animals helps young readers learn about animals, size, and opposites. Discussion questions are included to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Compare and ContrastDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Star Pictures (iOpeners)
by Leslie KimmelmanStar Pictures introduces young readers to some key constellations, beautifully photographed and then outlined to show their shapes. This 43-word book will ignite schoolchildren's interest in astronomy. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Use Picture CluesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Tick Tock World Clocks (iOpeners)
by Lucy FloydThis 43-word book gives young readers a glimpse of clocks around the world: in big cities, small towns, in stations, and in parks. It identifies the geographical places where clocks can be found, along with a world map that details where all the photos of the clocks in the book were taken. Tick Tock World Clocks also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: World CulturesGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: GeneralizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 4Guided Reading Level: CLexile Level: 4DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Trees and Leaves (iOpeners)
by Jane MannersIn Trees and Leaves, schoolchildren will learn to identify many different leaves and the trees they come from by their size, shape, and color. This 33-word book includes discussion questions and bright, clear photography to teach children all they need to know about leaves and trees.Grade: KindergartenSubject: Life ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Draw ConclusionsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: A Trip to the Beach (iOpeners)
by Deborah KekewichIn A Trip to the Beach, a family explores the beach and finds animals all over: by the water, in the sand, and at the shoreline. This 44-word book for young readers will introduce new words with clear, fun photographs of the beach and its inhabitants. It also includes discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: KindergartenSubject: GeographyGenre: Nonfiction NarrativeComprehension Skill/Strategy: Identify Main Idea/DetailsDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 6DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: What’s the Address? (iOpeners)
by Rachel GriffithsThis 186-word book teaches young readers all about addresses for every place, including the SkyDome in Canada and the Eiffel Tower in France! Each location is beautifully photographed and includes a little information about the place as well as its address. This title includes an index and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension.Grade: 1Subject: GeographyGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Use Graphic SourcesDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 10Guided Reading Level: FLexile Level: 19DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
iOpener: Where Do Plants Grow (iOpeners)
by Lynn BryanIn Where Do Plants Grow?, young readers will discover all the places on earth where plants live. From cactuses in the desert to seaweed in the ocean, this 28-word book covers a basic tour of plant life and its habitat. It also includes glossary terms and discussion questions to aid in reading comprehension. Grade: KindergartenSubject: Earth ScienceGenre: Informational TextComprehension Skill/Strategy: Classify/CategorizeDiagnostic Reading Assessment (DRA/EDL): 6Guided Reading Level: DLexile Level: 5DK's iOpeners equip K-6 students with the skills and strategies they need to access and comprehend nonfiction so that they are not only learning to read but reading to learn. The combination of high-interest content and eye-popping photography of iOpeners brings science and social studies topics to life, raises student achievement in reading, and boosts standardized test scores.
IOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments
by Larry L. Lewis Jr.iOS in the Classroom is a fully illustrated step-by-step guide to teaching the use of the iPad running iOS 9 to students with visual impairments. The book explores the extensive accessibility options available, where to find them, and how to configure them. It delves into VoiceOver and Zoom, the use of external keyboards and refreshable braille displays, as well as a discussion on touch screen gestures and braille chord commands. Also included is information on finding and managing content, using the iPad for a range of online activities, and utilizing specific apps, all geared to enabling students with visual impairments to use the iPad for the same classroom tasks as their peers and ensuring their success in the classroom.