Articles related to "Literacy"
Balanced Literacy
Even in the last few months, more and more Internet web sites have been developed to assist teachers in their attempts to integrate the elements of a "balanced literacy approach" into reading instruction. The following is a listing of some of the more useful resources.
• balanced literacy • guided reading • assessment • early literacy • whole language
Even in the last few months, more and more Internet web sites have been developed to assist teachers in their attempts to integrate the elements of a "balanced literacy approach" into reading instruction. The following is a listing of some of the more useful resources.
• balanced literacy • guided reading • assessment • early literacy • whole language
More Early Literacy Resources
I came across a number of early literacy resources this month that I thought were worthwhile to share with anyone, particularly teachers, working with young children.
• early literacy • teaching reading • literacy partnerships • balanced literacy • reading strategies
I came across a number of early literacy resources this month that I thought were worthwhile to share with anyone, particularly teachers, working with young children.
• early literacy • teaching reading • literacy partnerships • balanced literacy • reading strategies
Swapping Stories
Books surrounded me as a child and life will not be much different for my daughter in this respect. As anyone who has ever helped me move is acutely aware of, I have pretty much saved every book I have ever owned. It’s a great comfort to me to know that I can return to any one of them in the dead of night and be certain of finding the reference I need.
• books • early childhood development • reading development • reading skills • literacy skills
Books surrounded me as a child and life will not be much different for my daughter in this respect. As anyone who has ever helped me move is acutely aware of, I have pretty much saved every book I have ever owned. It’s a great comfort to me to know that I can return to any one of them in the dead of night and be certain of finding the reference I need.
• books • early childhood development • reading development • reading skills • literacy skills
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
This month, I've located several more sites that focus on certain elements of balanced reading instruction
• balanced literacy • guided reading • four blocks literacy model • reading instruction • pat cunningham
This month, I've located several more sites that focus on certain elements of balanced reading instruction
• balanced literacy • guided reading • four blocks literacy model • reading instruction • pat cunningham
Architectural Literacy
There is a difference between accessible design and Universal Design. Recognizing the difference is one step in acquiring architectural literacy.
• andrew s. fischer • lewrockwell.com • architectural literacy • ragged edge • mouth
There is a difference between accessible design and Universal Design. Recognizing the difference is one step in acquiring architectural literacy.
• andrew s. fischer • lewrockwell.com • architectural literacy • ragged edge • mouth
Ben Wicks, Cartoonist, Author and Literacy Advocate
You won’t find the distinctive art of the late Ben Wicks in the comics pages any more, you won’t find his writing in the editorial pages, but you will find the extraordinary cartoons of the creative genius in a series of literacy books and promotions, helping both young and old to learn the indispensable skills of reading.
• ben wicks • doreen wicks • i.can foundation • gems of hope • charity
You won’t find the distinctive art of the late Ben Wicks in the comics pages any more, you won’t find his writing in the editorial pages, but you will find the extraordinary cartoons of the creative genius in a series of literacy books and promotions, helping both young and old to learn the indispensable skills of reading.
• ben wicks • doreen wicks • i.can foundation • gems of hope • charity
College Media Literacy Courses
Media literacy is an international movement to provide students skills and insights to interpret media. Here's some thoughts on media education for college students.
• media literacy • media education • college student • media production • media monopoly
Media literacy is an international movement to provide students skills and insights to interpret media. Here's some thoughts on media education for college students.
• media literacy • media education • college student • media production • media monopoly
Early Childhood Literacy
Learn what you can do to spark the joy of learning through literacy from a young age - and why it matters!
• literacy • reading • school work • writing • speech giving
Learn what you can do to spark the joy of learning through literacy from a young age - and why it matters!
• literacy • reading • school work • writing • speech giving
How Hypermedia Affects Literacy
This months article summarizes an article that investigates how our entire understanding of literacy is being dramatically affected by the use of hypermedia texts and learning projects. The pilot project described in this article explores the benefits and challenges, in general, and more specifically for the language arts curriculum, that exist when students engage in hypermedia design projects.
• literacy • hypermedia • literacy skills • technology skills • engaging projects
This months article summarizes an article that investigates how our entire understanding of literacy is being dramatically affected by the use of hypermedia texts and learning projects. The pilot project described in this article explores the benefits and challenges, in general, and more specifically for the language arts curriculum, that exist when students engage in hypermedia design projects.
• literacy • hypermedia • literacy skills • technology skills • engaging projects
Literacy for Today
Literacy no longer merely refers to reading skills. People are now required to be able to deal effectively with vast amounts of information, which has given birth to information literacy.
Literacy no longer merely refers to reading skills. People are now required to be able to deal effectively with vast amounts of information, which has given birth to information literacy.
Literacy Gap Between Boys & Girls
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
• education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
In Australia, the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) test data show that boys are struggling in literacy, compared to girls. That literacy gender gap is universal.
• education • academic success • boys' education • literacy gender gap • reading performance
Literacy Instruction for ESL Learners
At a recent workshop, I had an ESL teacher quite franctically inquire about the lack of online resources available for students who were learning English for the first time. I decided to take a look myself, and found quite the opposite to be true. At the risk of overwhelming teachers with too many resources, I've decided to go ahead and post this article with the warning that indeed, this list is quite large and goes in many different directions. I thought I'd share this list as a starting place for teachers while I gather my thoughts and prepare for a more concise list of annotated resources a few months down the road.
• efl • tosel • tefl • tesl • esol
At a recent workshop, I had an ESL teacher quite franctically inquire about the lack of online resources available for students who were learning English for the first time. I decided to take a look myself, and found quite the opposite to be true. At the risk of overwhelming teachers with too many resources, I've decided to go ahead and post this article with the warning that indeed, this list is quite large and goes in many different directions. I thought I'd share this list as a starting place for teachers while I gather my thoughts and prepare for a more concise list of annotated resources a few months down the road.
• efl • tosel • tefl • tesl • esol
Media Literacy
I attended a workshop about media literacy and its impact on our children. This is the first in a two part series of what Media Literacy is and how to learn more.
• media • literacy • boys • mothers • helping
I attended a workshop about media literacy and its impact on our children. This is the first in a two part series of what Media Literacy is and how to learn more.
• media • literacy • boys • mothers • helping
Media Literacy Film Resources
Here's a list of media literacy films that will be helpful in sparking discussions in the college classroom.
• media literacy • film resource • teacher resource • media education • college student
Here's a list of media literacy films that will be helpful in sparking discussions in the college classroom.
• media literacy • film resource • teacher resource • media education • college student
Media Literacy Part II
Part two in the series of media literacy and what it means to our youth.
• media • helping • mothers • youth
Part two in the series of media literacy and what it means to our youth.
• media • helping • mothers • youth
Series: Media Literacy for the Family--Video Games
Children are surrounded by the media, however, despite the many studies that say how horrible it is for kids, I have found it to be quite educational and rewarding. This series aims to show the good thatt he media has to offer and to suggest ways parents and their kids can be proactive in creating a media-safe home.
• media literacy • video games • television • music • videos
Children are surrounded by the media, however, despite the many studies that say how horrible it is for kids, I have found it to be quite educational and rewarding. This series aims to show the good thatt he media has to offer and to suggest ways parents and their kids can be proactive in creating a media-safe home.
• media literacy • video games • television • music • videos
What is Media Literacy?
Creators of media make their living from being media literate. Consumers need the basic information necessary to critique the messages that shape our values and culture.
• role of media • media studies • media studies program • new media studies • film and media studies
Creators of media make their living from being media literate. Consumers need the basic information necessary to critique the messages that shape our values and culture.
• role of media • media studies • media studies program • new media studies • film and media studies
What Is Media Literacy?
An introduction to media literacy with links to other introductory resources.
• media education • media literacy • marshall mcluhan • mass media
An introduction to media literacy with links to other introductory resources.
• media education • media literacy • marshall mcluhan • mass media
Body, Mind, Spirit... and Creativity
A review of the course Visual Literacy - A Course in Drawing by Jo Murphy. AND an excellent tool to enhance your self-esteem, expand your creativity, and heal on many different levels!
• art • course • class • online • visual literacy
A review of the course Visual Literacy - A Course in Drawing by Jo Murphy. AND an excellent tool to enhance your self-esteem, expand your creativity, and heal on many different levels!
• art • course • class • online • visual literacy
Consumer Confections
An Atlanta high school student comments on the consumer marketing industry
• consumer marketing • media authors • media messages • media literacy
An Atlanta high school student comments on the consumer marketing industry
• consumer marketing • media authors • media messages • media literacy
Froggy Gets Dressed Rummy
Play rummy and see who can get the most matches.
• rummy games • card games • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
Play rummy and see who can get the most matches.
• rummy games • card games • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
General Introduction to Library Research Tools
A brief introduction to three library research tools: library catalogues, article indexes, and reference collections.
• library research tools • information literacy • library catalogues • article indexes • reference collections
A brief introduction to three library research tools: library catalogues, article indexes, and reference collections.
• library research tools • information literacy • library catalogues • article indexes • reference collections
HOLIDAYS: A TIME FOR SHARING BOOKS & READING
Holiday gift-giving provide an opportunity to share your love of books and writing with others.
• gifts • books • writing • gift-giving • holidays
Holiday gift-giving provide an opportunity to share your love of books and writing with others.
• gifts • books • writing • gift-giving • holidays
How To Make A Comic Strip
Making a simple bright, colourful and cheery comic strip or quip is quick and easy if you use the cut paper method.
• photoshop • indesign • collage comic strip • comic • collage
Making a simple bright, colourful and cheery comic strip or quip is quick and easy if you use the cut paper method.
• photoshop • indesign • collage comic strip • comic • collage
Listening and Speaking Skills As They Relate to Reading
Listening and speaking skills are closely related to reading skills, say numerous experts.
• listening • speaking • reading • children • child
Listening and speaking skills are closely related to reading skills, say numerous experts.
• listening • speaking • reading • children • child
Media Should Study American Foreign Policy Historically
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
• media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
I mean it-- the media folks have got to study history for a change. And I admit it now--Americans are simply illiterate, not stupid.
• media • media issues • history • native americans • us imperialism
Prior Knowledge is Your Connection to Learning
Ways to expand your knowledge base so that you'll recognize allusions found throughout your reading.
• literary allusion • cultural literacy • vocabulary
Ways to expand your knowledge base so that you'll recognize allusions found throughout your reading.
• literary allusion • cultural literacy • vocabulary
Reader Response and Hypertext – Part II
The second part of a series of articles looking at Reader Response theories and Hypertext.
• iser • fish • fetterley • showalter • postmodern
The second part of a series of articles looking at Reader Response theories and Hypertext.
• iser • fish • fetterley • showalter • postmodern
Speeding Down the Info Highway
There is no truth to the rumor that older adults can't become computer gurus. Help your friends or family gain confidence and keep up with the grandkids online.
• computers • seniors • babyboomers • internet • learn computers
There is no truth to the rumor that older adults can't become computer gurus. Help your friends or family gain confidence and keep up with the grandkids online.
• computers • seniors • babyboomers • internet • learn computers
Teaching Reading with Middle School Students
Welcome to the beginning of another school year! This month, we'll focus on Internet Resources that provide tips and ideas for teaching reading with middle school students.
• middle school • reading strategies • reading lessons • literacy • curriculum
Welcome to the beginning of another school year! This month, we'll focus on Internet Resources that provide tips and ideas for teaching reading with middle school students.
• middle school • reading strategies • reading lessons • literacy • curriculum
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles 30th Anniversary Edition
Want to read a fantastic book? This is the one for you. Find out how the Whangdoodle, which was once the most extrodinary creature in the world, came to be forgotten. How can the Whangdoodle be granted his heart's desire? You will have to read the book to find out.
• really great whangdoodles • whangdoodles • julie andrews • julie andrews edwards • kids korner
Want to read a fantastic book? This is the one for you. Find out how the Whangdoodle, which was once the most extrodinary creature in the world, came to be forgotten. How can the Whangdoodle be granted his heart's desire? You will have to read the book to find out.
• really great whangdoodles • whangdoodles • julie andrews • julie andrews edwards • kids korner
The Magical Gift of Reading Aloud
I thought I'd follow up last month's article about the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages with a few tips that summarize some basic reading aloud "techniques". I've broken the suggestions down by age level and have directed it towards parents and caregivers particularly, so that we may all play a role from the very beginning of life with our children in handing down the magical gift of reading for enjoyment.
• reading aloud • parents • caregivers • sharing books • reading
I thought I'd follow up last month's article about the importance of reading aloud to children of all ages with a few tips that summarize some basic reading aloud "techniques". I've broken the suggestions down by age level and have directed it towards parents and caregivers particularly, so that we may all play a role from the very beginning of life with our children in handing down the magical gift of reading for enjoyment.
• reading aloud • parents • caregivers • sharing books • reading
What Is A Script?
Scripts are blueprints or roadmaps that outline stories. They are sets of instructions that facilitate people working together because they are following the same plan.
• scripts • scripting • facilitation • plays • animations
Scripts are blueprints or roadmaps that outline stories. They are sets of instructions that facilitate people working together because they are following the same plan.
• scripts • scripting • facilitation • plays • animations
An Assortment of Reading Resources
As I've been collecting websites each month that relate to particular topics, I often come across wonderful resources that don't pertain to that topic and I store them in a separate bookmark folder. Well, this list of random websites has been accumulating for quite a while, so I thought I'd take this month to highlight a few of my favorites, in no particular order.
• reading websites • reading resources • internet links • integrating literature • fiction
As I've been collecting websites each month that relate to particular topics, I often come across wonderful resources that don't pertain to that topic and I store them in a separate bookmark folder. Well, this list of random websites has been accumulating for quite a while, so I thought I'd take this month to highlight a few of my favorites, in no particular order.
• reading websites • reading resources • internet links • integrating literature • fiction
Newberry Medal Winners: 2005
The votes are in. The American Library Association has announced the Newberry Medal Winners. These books were published in 2004 and there's some great reading here for kids 9 to 12. Even adults will enjoy reading these.
• newberry medal winners • newberry medal • newberry awards • american library association • historical kids book reviews
The votes are in. The American Library Association has announced the Newberry Medal Winners. These books were published in 2004 and there's some great reading here for kids 9 to 12. Even adults will enjoy reading these.
• newberry medal winners • newberry medal • newberry awards • american library association • historical kids book reviews
Reciprocal Teaching: Support for Struggling Older Readers
I have decided to change my focus for the next few months by addressing issues and reading strategies more relevant for teachers of secondary students. A recent article entitled Before It's Too Late: Giving Reading A Last Chance provides a wonderful starting point for an investigation into supportive online resources for secondary school teachers trying to "beef up students' reading abilities". The article's author, Rick Allen, describes some of the most successful reading comprehension strategies for secondary students as those that are "woven into larger learning frameworks that attempt to meet students' needs on an academic and personal level." One particularly exciting reading program described in Allen's article is called Academic Literacy.
• reading • comprehension • middle school students • metacognition • high school students
I have decided to change my focus for the next few months by addressing issues and reading strategies more relevant for teachers of secondary students. A recent article entitled Before It's Too Late: Giving Reading A Last Chance provides a wonderful starting point for an investigation into supportive online resources for secondary school teachers trying to "beef up students' reading abilities". The article's author, Rick Allen, describes some of the most successful reading comprehension strategies for secondary students as those that are "woven into larger learning frameworks that attempt to meet students' needs on an academic and personal level." One particularly exciting reading program described in Allen's article is called Academic Literacy.
• reading • comprehension • middle school students • metacognition • high school students
The Wonderful World of Books
Join me as I wander back in time and explore the Wonderful World of Books. These are books that I read as a child. Some of them have long vanished, but others can still be found at flea markets and in antique stores.
• books • wonderful world of books • reminisce • nancy drew • mysteries
Join me as I wander back in time and explore the Wonderful World of Books. These are books that I read as a child. Some of them have long vanished, but others can still be found at flea markets and in antique stores.
• books • wonderful world of books • reminisce • nancy drew • mysteries
Visual Literacy A Course in Drawing and Blogging.
Visual Literacy A Course In Drawing will be much improved by the availability of Blogging.
• visual • literacy • drawing • wacom • australian
Visual Literacy A Course In Drawing will be much improved by the availability of Blogging.
• visual • literacy • drawing • wacom • australian
An Approach To Teaching Drawing
Drawing is a language. This is why it is called Visual Literacy. The process of drawing can be learned and taught in a similar way to any other language.
• approach to teaching drawing • learning how to see • supportive creative environment • encourage confident artists • teaching sketch artists
Drawing is a language. This is why it is called Visual Literacy. The process of drawing can be learned and taught in a similar way to any other language.
• approach to teaching drawing • learning how to see • supportive creative environment • encourage confident artists • teaching sketch artists
Arabic: Which One Should You Learn?
Arabic is the language of Islam and Muslims everywhere should strive to learn it. But <i>which</i> Arabic should you learn? Confused? Read on....
• islam • muslims • arabic • quran • koran
Arabic is the language of Islam and Muslims everywhere should strive to learn it. But <i>which</i> Arabic should you learn? Confused? Read on....
• islam • muslims • arabic • quran • koran
Building Your Classroom Library
Find out how to purchase books for your classroom library on a small budget.
• build your classroom library • purchase classroom books with limited funds • how to build a classroom library on a small budget • literacy grants • used and donated books
Find out how to purchase books for your classroom library on a small budget.
• build your classroom library • purchase classroom books with limited funds • how to build a classroom library on a small budget • literacy grants • used and donated books
Camping Alphabet Cards
These alphabet cards can be used in so many ways.
• camping • alphabet • flashcards • phonics • preschool
These alphabet cards can be used in so many ways.
• camping • alphabet • flashcards • phonics • preschool
Camping Which is Different Math
Use these camping skill cards to teach basic recognition skills. These would be great to put into a literacy bag with a camping them or a math skills bag to send home.
• math mats • math • kindergarten math • preschool math skills • early learning
Use these camping skill cards to teach basic recognition skills. These would be great to put into a literacy bag with a camping them or a math skills bag to send home.
• math mats • math • kindergarten math • preschool math skills • early learning
Camping Which One is Different?
Easy to make clothespin math mats with a camping theme make early learning FUN!.
• math mats • math • kindergarten math • preschool math skills • early learning
Easy to make clothespin math mats with a camping theme make early learning FUN!.
• math mats • math • kindergarten math • preschool math skills • early learning
Children of the Coal Fields: Classroom or Breaker? Part I
Part I of this two-part article describes the difficulties children of miners in the late 19th and early 20th century had in obtaining an education.
• education • anthracite • literacy • coal field education • children bureau
Part I of this two-part article describes the difficulties children of miners in the late 19th and early 20th century had in obtaining an education.
• education • anthracite • literacy • coal field education • children bureau
Froggy Gets Dressed Dominoes
Challenge your friends to a game of dominoes that goes with the book Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London.
• clothespin games • math mats • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
Challenge your friends to a game of dominoes that goes with the book Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London.
• clothespin games • math mats • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
Froggy Gets Dressed Math Match
What better way to enjoy math than with a game you make yourself!
• clothespin games • math mats • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
What better way to enjoy math than with a game you make yourself!
• clothespin games • math mats • math games to make • preschool crafts • preschool math
Gender and Education
This article will explore the differences and similarities between two current gender gaps in education.
• gender • education • boys • girls • technology education
This article will explore the differences and similarities between two current gender gaps in education.
• gender • education • boys • girls • technology education
Give a Mouse a Cookie Patterns
What comes next? Answer that question with this print and make game.
• patterns • if you give a mouse a cookie • literacy bags • literature crafts • crafts for kids.kids crafts
What comes next? Answer that question with this print and make game.
• patterns • if you give a mouse a cookie • literacy bags • literature crafts • crafts for kids.kids crafts