Articles related to "Readings"
What's Hot in Reading for 1999: Part III
In this third phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've managed to locate many Internet resources that can help you to better differentiate phonemic awareness from traditional phonics instruction. I've also located a number of teaching activities that can be used with early readers to foster what many describe as one of the best predictors of later success in reading.
• phonemic awareness
• early reading
• reading success
• internet resources
• reading
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
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
Pre-Production Readings
Between the first draft (or even the second or third) and full production are readings, where the playwright gets to hear actors bring the script to life, but without the production costs or risks.
• stage
• plays
• playwright
• playwriting
• theatre
Life After Harry Potter
What to get a young reader who has devoured the most recent Harry Potter? Here are some suggestions. First of three articles.
• fantasy
• science fiction
• children
• children's
• harry potter
What's Hot in Reading for 1999
Part 2: The Role of Technology in Developing Literacy
In this second phase of What's Hot in Reading for 1999, I've tried to identify Internet resources that together can help to create a picture of how and where technology should fit into a curriculum that supports a balanced literacy approach.
• literacy
• integration
• curriculum
• reading instruction
• reading curriculum
Astrology FAQ Part 3
This next set of three questions and answers focuses on the natal, or birth, chart, the essential tool used by astrologers to understand you!
• natal chart
• birth time
• readings
• glyph charts
• interpretation
Reading Out Loud
A first hand description of what it's like to read at the internationally acclaimed Austin Poetry Festival.
• poetry
• festival
• performance
• readings
• austin poetry festival
5 Good Ways to Promote Reading
This article gives tips to parents and educators dealing with reluctant readers. Includes: creating a reading spot, role modeling, and choosing the right books.
• read
• reader
• child book
• children's books
• reluctant reader
ACT Reading Scores Falling
The reading scores on the ACT in 2005 fell again. Only 51% of students taking the ACT are capable of reading and understanding a college textbook.
• act
• reading scores declining
• high school reform needed
• standards
• college readiness decreasing
Joan Didion: Further Reading
If you read and enjoyed "The Year of Magical Thinking", browse these winners from one of America's foremost writers. A look at Joan Didion's body of work.
• joan didion
• american literature
• year of magical thinking
• slouching bethlehem
• white album
Reading for the Hearing Impaired
Pattern books build beginning reading skills for children with hearing loss, those who use English as a second language (ESL), and children with developmental delays.
• hearing impaired
• deaf
• hard of hearing
• esl
• english as a second language
Reading Postings
Too often we don't listen or don't read. That poses an ethical problem for human interaction.
• conversation
• communication
• human interchange
• web postings
• promise
Reading to Toddlers
Reading books to toddlers is a special time. It's when the caregiver and toddler snuggle, have fun, and interact on a personal level. It strengthens the bond between caregiver and toddler. Positive interaction also builds on the idea that reading is a pleasurable activity.
• teach
• toddler
• book
• read
• tips
Spring Reading
Recommended reading for new mothers
• parenting books
• mothering books
• feminist books
• motherhood
• postpartum books
SUMMER READING
Reading lists will help you find new fodder for your information mill, and keep you from suffering from reading-withdrawal.
• reading list information writing resources writer
Take a Reading Journey
Combine reading and map skills on this fun reading journey!!
• reading games
• maps
• geography
• map skills
Teaching Reading to the Deaf
Parents of deaf children are focused on empowering their child to talk and later to read. How do pattern books assist in the development of reading skills?
• deaf
• hearing impaired
• cochlear implant
• heard of hearing
• add
Use Reading Lists for a Tour of Great Books
Online and in-print reading lists offer a starting point for a study of great Western literature.
• great books
• rita mae brown
• starting from scratch
• classical literature
• literature
<B><I>Summer Time</B></I>
Summer fun, summer time reading, libraries, family time
• reading good books
• libraries
• summer ideas
• children's books
• kids ideas
A Drive Down the Alphabet Super Highway
The Alphabet Super Highway allows students, parents, and teachers to create, locate, and communicate information through a variety of means including active learning and competition. This site has several tools and resources that will work wonderfully in the classroom including a cyberzine for students to submit their own articles!
• writing
• dictionaries
• references
• reading
• competition
Baby Bear's Books - a review
Written by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Melissa Sweet, here's Maryan Pelland's review of a picture book about how much fun books can be.
• baby bear
• children's book
• review
• yolen
• melissa sweet
Beach Road by James Patterson
Beach Road by James Patterson manages to pack thrills, interest, and suspense into an easy-to-read summer novel. It's the perfect novel to take to the beach.
• mystery novel
• mystery book
• summer reading
• james patterson
• beach road
Dealing with Dyslexia
More and more, students with many different reading problems are lumped together and classified as "dyslexic". This month's article is an effort to round up some Internet resources that help parents, teachers and the troubled students themselves make sense of the term dyslexia, help determine if dyslexia is truly the problem, and then offer some guidance in locating materials and online advice and support.
• reading difficulties
• learning disabilities
• online resources
• websites
• web sites
Entertaining Little Souls
Entertaining children without opening the pocketbook. Great ideas to spend time with children that is exciting and fun.
• activities
• kids
• crafts
• walking
• dancing
F/SF Events to April 9
Here's a list of events that may be of interest to F&SF readers and writers
• conventions
• reading
• science fiction
• fantasy
• moore
Get a Clue! (Mysteries for Kids)
Everybody loves a good mystery - especially a kid! I'd tell you more, but I don't wont to give too much away...
• kids
• writing
• reading
• mysteries
Good, Clean Limericks for Kids
Limericks are always a lot of fun for kids because
1)they're usually funny and 2) they have a catchy
rhythm. There are serveral places on the web to find
fun limericks for kids...
• poetry
• kids
• children
• reading
• writing
Great Summer Research
Summer is a great time to do writing research. Read the
current popular books in children's literature. American
Library Association List included.
• writing for children
• kiddie lit
• reading list
Hooray for Hollywood!
The days of true glamour may be long-gone, but those Classic Hollywood Stars are still around - in books, film, and websites. Please join me on the quest to learn more about those wonderful leading men and ladies!
• hollywood
• biographies
• movies
• film
• books
Introducing Kids to Haiku
Haiku is a great form of poetry for kids because it's short, simple and provides specific guidelines.
• kids
• poetry
• stories
• haiku
• children's books
Lesson Plans 3
How do you make a sandwich? It seems like a simple question - unless you have to write about it and you have a learning disability. Writing can become a daunting task if you have a disability.
• west virginia fourth grade writing rubric
• writing
• reading
• special education
• sandwiches
Lesson Plans 5 (Swans)
FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - 20 U.S.C. ยง 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) and selected other laws on confidentiality make me leery of sharing details about my students. But this story is one I think I can share without giving away any private information...
• ferpa
• writing
• ld
• reading
• sex education
Making your Manuscript Stand Out
Many authors and publishers stress the importance of making your query letter and/or cover letter stand out - but the most important thing is that your actual manuscript generates excitement.
• kids
• poetry
• stories
• fun
• books
Read it while it's hot
Here are two sites worth visits--The Obscure Store and MediaGossip.com. Visit the latter quickly, though; its days are numbered.
• obscure store
• reading room
• mediagossip.com
• poynter institute
• jim romenesko
Read Me A Fairy Tale, Mommy!
Reading to children has been shown to be of utmost importance, but what to read?
• fairy tales
• folklore
• folktales
• nursery rhymes
• fables
Reviews: Grandparent Gift Books
Sometimes you need a simple gift to express something warm and fuzzy. Here are reviews of three gift books from Willow Creek Press.
• books
• gifts
• grandparents
• book reviews
• grandchildren
Two Thumbs Up for Kids Book Reviews
Whether you want to write, buy or borrow quality children's books, see what other kids have to say...or find places to submit your child's own book reviews.
• kids
• poetry
• stories
• books
• children's
Unique Kid Lit Resources for Teachers
Teachers don't always have a lot of spare time to find
great children's literature sites and activities on the
web...but luckily, I do. Here you'll find some of the
best and most interesting resources available for K-6
English and Reading teachers.
• kids
• kid lit
• poetry
• teachers
• elementary
school
Using Cooking to Make Learning Fun!
This article contains one idea for making the connection between school subjects and real life.
• kids
• cooking
• math
• reading
• measuring
Why Read Aloud?
• reading aloud
• bonding
• listening skills
• attention span
• imagination