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This volume is essential for state, district and school leaders who plan to implement schoolwide literacy programs. It provides concrete, research-based steps not only to raise reading and writing achievement but also to help students learn more in every class by using literacy skills. The guide focuses on five literacy goals: reading 25 books across the curriculum; writing weekly in all classes; using reading and writing strategies; writing research papers; and taking rigorous language arts classes. Site Development Guide #12. ... Read more

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Self help-improvement book for kids, to be read & handledby parents.Parent & kids set goals to improve behavior & completeprojects within the structure of written commitment, daily motivation,tracking of effort & praise & support of family, peers & school.Hasaccompanying supplemental Teachers Manual of inschool program usingthese strategies & more called "MAXabailities" (will put thisTeacher's Manual on your Amazon site later.)Written by a certifiedMI teacher, methods work at home & in schools. ... Read more

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This book, designed for teachers and those preparing to become teachers, provides classroom-tested instructional planning tools and methods for developing improved teaching effectiveness. The skills provided here can be applied in elementary and secondary classrooms without any special equipment or aids. A comprehensive application section thoroughly describes requisite activities outlined for cumulative projects. This affords the reader increased understanding of text material and its relevant application. The suggestions and ideas in this text have been extensively reviewed and tested, both in and out of the classroom, to assure positive results. ... Read more