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Writing and Reading Connections: Bridging Research and Practice
by Zoi A. Philippakos Steve GrahamWriting skills are essential for success in the 21st-century school and workplace, but most classrooms devote far more time to reading instruction, with writing often addressed in isolation or excluded. In this insightful professional development resource and text, leading researchers discuss why and how to integrate writing and reading instruction in grades K–12 and beyond. Contributors explore how to harness writing–reading connections to support learning in such areas as phonics and spelling, vocabulary, understanding genre and text structure, and self-regulated strategy development, as well as across content areas and disciplines. Special considerations in teaching emergent bilingual students and struggling literacy learners are described. User-friendly features include guiding questions, classroom examples, and action questions that help teachers translate the research and concepts into practice.
Writing, Redefined: Broadening Our Ideas of What It Means to Compose
by Shawna CoppolaWhat does it mean to write or to be a writer? In Shawna Coppola's book Writing, Redefined: Broadening Our Ideas of What It Means to Compose, she challenges the reader to expand beyond standard alphabetic writing and consider alternative forms of composition when assigning writing to students. This book empowers teachers to change what counts as writing in schools and classrooms, opening the door to students who may not consider themselves to be writers, but should and can. Inside you'll find alternative, engaging writing assignments that are visual, aural, or multimodal that will involve all students, specifically those: Who prefer to compose using a wider array of forms and modes For whom standard English is not the norm Who have been identified as dyslexic Whose cultural traditions lean heavily towards more aural forms of composition Who are considered struggling writers By finding ways to accommodate all styles of writers, students are free to unleash their creativity and share their story with others. While there is no question composition in written form is important and worth of study, broadening our definition of writing expands an enormous range of possibilities for composing for all students.
The Wrong Book
by Drew DaywaltWhat if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading—and laughing!Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong! before they put out a fire?That&’s what the narrator of this hilarious picture book thinks! Good thing there are some other characters in this book to set him straight…With bright bold illustrations, this laugh-out-loud funny story, written by the author of The Day the Crayons Quit, is sure to give kids—and grown-ups—a serious case of the giggles. Because a flower goes chugga-chugga-choo-choo. Right? Right?
Wutaryoo
by Nilah MagruderWutaryoo is tired of not knowing who she is or where she comes from—so she sets off on an adventure to reveal her true history in this essential picture book about telling your own story and finding your own truth."What are you?" "Where are you from?" "Who are your people?"These are questions the mysterious creature known as Wutaryoo has been asked all her life—and she has no idea how to answer. The rabbit was born from a gardener's hole. The wolf was born in moonlight. All the animals know their origin stories, so why doesn't Wutaryoo know her own?Confused and curious, she sets off on a journey to discover her own ancestry in this heartwarming, relatable tale for young readers as well as recent and soon-to-be graduates.
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
by Eugene FieldWYNKEN, BLYNKEN AND Nod one nightSailed off in a wooden shoe–Sailed off on a river of crystal lightInto a sea of dew . . .So begins Eugene Field’s lovely bedtime poem, which tells of three wee fishermen who sail up to the stars, and a boy who imagines it all before he drifts off to sleep. Field’s timeless text has lulled generations of little listeners into dreamland, and this version, complimented by Giselle Potter’s magical illustrations, is perhaps the most enchanting—and the closest to Fields’ own vision—of all.
Xavier Ox's Xylophone Experiment (Animal Antics A to Z)
by Barbara deRubertisXavier Ox loves music. But sometimes his drumming is rather EXPLOSIVE! So Alpha Betty and Xavier's classmates start an exciting experiment to build an extra-strong xylophone—just for Xavier Ox.
¡Ya podemos seguir! (¡Arriba la Lectura!, Leveled Reader Benchmark K-2, Level E #5)
by Lisa Trumbauer Mike DammerNIMAC-sourced textbook
Yak and Dove
by Kyo MaclearSometimes the unlikeliest friends form the greatest friendships. A funny, charming picture book from a dynamic duo.Friends Yak and Dove are complete opposites. Yak is large and Dove is small. Yak has fur and Dove has feathers. Yak is polite. Dove is ill-mannered. Yak likes quiet. Dove likes noise. One day as Yak and Dove list their differences they come to the conclusion that maybe they aren't meant to be friends. In the hope of finding a new best friend, Yak holds auditions. But when a small feathered contestant sings Yak's favorite song, the two begin to think that maybe they are alike after all . . .Yak and Dove whimsically captures the highs and lows of friendship through the three interconnected tales of two very different friends.
Yard Sale (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Paul VassosNIMAC-sourced textbook. What Can You Find? There is something for everyone at a yard sale.
Yardsticks: Children In The Classroom Ages 4-14 (Third Edition)
by Chip WoodWritten with warmth and humor, Yardsticks offers clear descriptions of children's development. This comprehensive, user-friendly reference helps teachers and administrators use knowledge of child development to shape classrooms and schools where all children can succeed. For each age, this book includes: Narrative description of developmental traits Charts summarizing physical, social, language, and cognitive growth patterns Suggestions for curricular areas: reading, writing, mathematics, and thematic units Favorite books for different ages. What's new in the third edition: A new, brief overview of issues in the development of bilingualism and biliteracy among Latino/Hispanic children A new appendix on the "birthday cluster exercise" for applying the information in the book to working with a whole class of students An updated list of recommended children's books An updated list of recommended resources for teachers and parents.
Yasmin la amiga (Yasmin en español)
by Saadia FaruqiYasmin sabe exactamente a que´ quiere jugar cuando sus amigos vengan a su casa, pero ellos tienen otras ideas.¿Podra´n llegar a un acuerdo creativo que deje a todos contentos?
Yasmin la chef (Yasmin en español)
by Saadia FaruqiYasmin loves hosting parties! Music, friends, fun! But what she doesn't love is the spicy food her Pakistani family serves. Yasmin puts on her chef hat and plans to make her own amazing, fantastic recipe...as soon as she figures out what that is! Fully translated Spanish text.
Yasmin la constructora (Yasmin En Español Ser.)
by Saadia FaruqiTodos tienen ideas para el proyecto de construcción ,¡todos menos Yasmin! Las mejores ideas ya se les ocurrieron a otros. Pero por suerte, ¡el recreo todo lo soluciona! Yasmin encuentra su inspiración y crea algo que unirá a toda la clase.
Yasmin la exploradora (Yasmin En Español Ser.)
by Saadia Faruqi¡Todos los exploradores necesitan un mapa! Baba le dice a Yasmin que haga su propio mapa. Pero cuando Yasmin pierde a Mama en el mercado, ¿conseguirá encontrarla con su mapa?
Yasmin la fashionista (Yasmin En Español Ser.)
by Saadia Faruqi¡Yasmin está aburrida! Pero al ver la ropa preciosa en el armario de Mama, su aburrida aburrida se convierte en un elegante desfile de moda, hasta que… ¡UY! ¡El kameez de Mama se dañó! ¿Se lo podrá reparar antes de que Mama regrese a casa?
Yasmin, la guardiana del zoo (Yasmin en español)
by Saadia FaruqiYasmin's class is going to the zoo! The students love watching the animals do silly things, but when Yasmin is chosen to feed the monkeys, she's the one that does something silly. Can Yasmin fix her mistake and make friends with the monkeys? Fully translated Spanish text.
Yasmin la jardinera (Yasmin en español)
by Saadia Faruqi¡Es primavera! Yasmin y su papa´ trabajan con entusiasmo en el jardi´n. Yasmin se encarga de cuidar unas plantitas con flores. Las pone al sol, las riega y les pone tierra fe´rtil... entonces, ¿por que´ se marchitan? Un di´a, Yasmin oberva a Nani sentada al sol y descubre la solucio´n perfecta para sus plantas.
Yasmin la maestra (Yasmin en español)
by Saadia FaruqiMs. Alex gets called away and puts Yasmin in charge! Being teacher will be a snap! But when things go wrong, Yasmin must think fast to get the class back on track before Ms. Alex gets back. Fully translated Spanish text.
Yasmin la pintora (Yasmin En Español Ser.)
by Saadia FaruqiYasmin tiene que terminar su cuadro para el concurso de arte del viernes, pero encuentra todo tipo de excusas para no hacerlo. No sabe qué pintar, cree que no sabe pintar bien y además, ¡la pintura mancha! Pero al final, ¡las propias manchas serán la inspiración de Yasmin!
Yasmin the Friend (Yasmin #49)
by Saadia FaruqiYasmin knows exactly what she wants to play when her friends come over. But it turns out her friends have their own ideas. Could a creative compromise make everyone happy?
Yasmin the Gardener (Yasmin #51)
by Saadia FaruqiIt's spring! Yasmin and her baba are excited to plant their garden, and Yasmin chooses a flower seedling. She gives it plenty of sun, water, and good soil . . . so why is it wilting? Watching Nani sit in the sun gives Yasmin a bright idea and she knows just what her little plant needs.
Yasmin the Soccer Star (Yasmin #54)
by Saadia FaruqiEveryone in Yasmin's gym class is excited to play soccer, except for Yasmin. She's seen the pros play, and it looks scary! When Yasmin is chosen as goalie, will she step up or back out? Courage, Yasmin!
Yasmin the Writer (Yasmin #62)
by Saadia FaruqiMs. Alex has assigned Yasmin's class to write about their heroes. Yasmin loves to write, but she can't decide who her hero is. After dismissing lots of ideas, could it be that Yasmin's hero has been right beside her all along?
The Yawns Are Coming!
by Christopher EliopoulosKids will be giggling through their own yawns as they enjoy this contagiously adorable bedtime story by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Ordinary People Change the World books.Two best friends have big plans for their sleepover. They aren't going to go to bed at all--they'll stay up playing all night long. But then it happens: The YAWNS show up! And as much as they try to outrun and hide from them, it's no use: The Yawns catch them. Maybe they could keep going anyway, but then a DOZE arrives . . . followed by the dreaded SNORES. Will our heroes escape the SLEEPIES?Need a funny bedtime book that will stealthily bring on a snooze and still have your child asking to hear it night after night? Look no further than The Yawns Are Coming!
The Year of the Baby (The Anna Wang Novels #2)
by Andrea ChengLast year, Anna learned how to be a good friend. Now that her family has adopted a baby girl from China, she wants to learn how to be a good sister. But the new year proves challenging when the doctor warns that the baby isn’t thriving. Can Anna and her best friends, Laura and Camille, create a science project that saves the day? In this heartwarming sequel to The Year of the Book, readers will be just as moved by Anna's devotion to her new sister as they will be inspired by her loving family and lasting friendships.