What's in a word? So much. This inspirational pocket book is a great way to focus on little nuggets of hope throughout your day. Whether its for fun or you find yourself in the midst of lifes difficult shifts and changes, this little book helps us see who and where we are through little words.

Research shows that vocabulary is the best support for students’ comprehension of narrative and information texts. Often, vocabulary instruction focuses on a few target words in specific texts. However, to understand the many new words in complex texts students need to know how words work. This book, written by an award-winning authority on reading instruction, shows teachers how to make small changes to teach more words and also how words work. Many of these small changes involve enrichments to existing vocabulary practices, such as word walls and conversations with students. Each chapter includes descriptions of teachers’ implementation of small changes to support big gains in students’ vocabulary. This book, which has sufficient depth in research and theory for graduate and undergraduate courses in vocabulary instruction, also offers practical steps that K–8 teachers can use in any reading program to help all students grow their vocabulary. Teaching Words and How They Work shows teachers how to: Identify the most important word families to teach. Teach students to use opening text as background knowledge for comprehending the rest of the text. Use word walls with more purpose and greater student engagement. Select the right words to teach from new information texts. Better understand limitations of leveled texts and how to adjust. Use assets and address challenges to support English learners. Access free mentor and teacher resources online at textproject.org.

The older children get, the more words they know and can use—including hurtful words. This book teaches children that their words belong to them: They can think before they speak, then choose what to say and how to say it. It also explores positive ways to respond when others use unkind words and reinforces the importance of saying "I'm sorry." Includes tips for parents and caregivers.

Covering over 10,000 idioms and collocations characterized by similarity in their wording or metaphorical idea which do not show corresponding similarity in their meanings, this dictionary presents a unique cross-section of the English language. Though it is designed specifically to assist readers in avoiding the use of inappropriate or erroneous phrases, the book can also be used as a regular phraseological dictionary providing definitions to individual idioms, cliches, and set expressions. Most phrases included in the dictionary are in active current use, making information about their meanings and usage essential to language learners at all levels of proficiency.

Watch out! Big Word coming in for a landing! The second book in the Big Words Small Stories series follows the adventures of Davey and his dog, Abigail. When Davey tries to sweep an enormous dustball out the front door, the wind lifts the dustball into the air, and Davey and Abigail with it! Their flying dustball takes them on exciting adventures to places around the world, including Italy, China and Switzerland, which makes for some great stories (five, to be exact)! As with the first book in the series, the mischievous Sprinkle Fairy and her helpers have slipped a Big Word, its pronunciation and definition into each story. The stories include Big Words like lollygagging, irksome and phenomenon Ñ what kid could resist trying those out?! Sometimes, only a Big Word will do!

All around us we find everyone is striving to lead a modern life in a country which is steeped in age old traditions; aspiring to achieve the pinnacle of success though humbly; and at the same time trying to find a sacred individualistic space. There is a great deal of disenchantment, fragility, anger and despair in life, because the mind is not satisfied with just success and materialistic gains. Sometimes we forget that peace is inherent in us and has to be delved within and not sought outside in this materialistic world. Some incidents remind us that it is the act of goodness that brings peace and carves a niche of sacred space for one. Renowned motivator & author N. Raghuraman has highlighted in these stories how some ordinary people through their insight and seemingly simple acts, managed to bring extraordinary happiness and satisfaction in their life and of others. The book inspires one to live happily and find a sacred space by doing something good for the society. Each story carries its own unique moral. These crisp real stories on various themes—ranging from friendship, compassion, and reverence for elders—will move the reader and help them find fulfillment. Ordinarily Extraordinary by N. Raghuraman: "Ordinarily Extraordinary: Tales of Everyday Heroes" is a captivating collection of stories that celebrates the resilience, courage, and triumphs of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances. Authored by N. Raghuraman, these inspiring narratives shine a light on the unsung heroes who navigate life's challenges with grace, determination, and a spirit that inspires us all. Key Aspects of the Book "Ordinarily Extraordinary: Tales of Everyday Heroes": Inspirational Stories: The book presents a diverse range of real-life stories that highlight the extraordinary qualities found within ordinary people. From tales of overcoming adversity to acts of selflessness and kindness, each story serves as a reminder of the human capacity for resilience and compassion. Relatable Characters: Through well-crafted characters and vivid storytelling, N. Raghuraman brings to life individuals who face everyday struggles with unwavering spirit. Readers will connect with these characters, finding inspiration in their journeys and finding echoes of their own experiences. Celebrating the Human Spirit: "Ordinarily Extraordinary" showcases the power of the human spirit to rise above challenges and make a positive impact. The book reminds us that heroes exist in everyday life, encouraging readers to recognize the extraordinary within themselves and others. Raghuraman, an acclaimed author, captures the essence of human resilience and compassion in "Ordinarily Extraordinary: Tales of Everyday Heroes." With a keen eye for storytelling and an understanding of the human experience, Raghuraman beautifully weaves together narratives that touch the hearts and minds of readers. Through this collection, Raghuraman reminds us that heroism can be found in the most ordinary moments, inspiring readers to appreciate the inherent strength and goodness that exists within us all. "Ordinarily Extraordinary" is a testament to the power of storytelling to uplift, inspire, and celebrate the triumph of the human spirit.

This trusted teacher resource and widely adopted text presents effective ways to demystify essential reading skills and strategies for K-8 students who are struggling. It has been fully revised to focus on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts. Following a concise introduction to the CCSS and explicit teaching, 30 engaging examples show how to be explicit when teaching each Literature, Informational Text, and Foundational Skills standard. Grounded in authentic reading tasks that teachers can adapt for their classrooms, the examples guide teachers to differentiate instruction, model and scaffold learning, assess student skills, and align reading instruction with Common Core writing standards. New to This Edition *Significantly revised and restructured with a CCSS focus. *The teaching examples are all new or revised. *Provides practical ways to develop "close reading" of text. *Incorporates recent research on authentic tasks and adaptive teaching.

This collection of touching, true stories, coupled with tips on how to use your words to encourage others, is a poignant reminder of the power of simple little words.

Use First-Rate Reading Basics: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics to produce first-rate readers with fun, interactive, and original activities that emphasize reading skills for grades 2–3. These skills include blending, segmentation, multisyllabic words, long vowels, digraphs, variant vowels, and diphthongs. This 80-page book includes a reproducible parent letter and student assessments.

Two titles in one audiobook! Audiobook one: Brain Power: The Best Ways to Improve the Flow of Neurotransmitters Allow your mind to function better and become a happier human being. Did you realize that a lot of emotions we experience are influenced by levels of oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins? We are greatly affected by the juices that flow through our physical bodies, and we are hardly aware of it. If you could get more of those “happiness hormones”, it certainly would improve your temper and solidify the health of your brain, wouldn’t it? Then don’t wait, and get this audiobook now so you can experience more joy in life by: Creating more happiness hormones. Relieving stress. Releasing more cuddly feelings. Increasing your energy. Improving your mood. Decreasing your chances of depression. Having more rewarding feelings in what you do. Connecting to other people more intimately. Audiobook two: Brain Boost: Powerful Memory Games and Exercises Perhaps you are wondering how to solve a crossword puzzle, decode cryptograms, and expand your already gigantic vocabulary. Although this brief guide won’t go deeply into any specifics, you’ll learn the basics of some of these games, the benefits, and come to understand several combinations. You will learn, among others, about: How you can learn more from each brain game. Creating your own brain games and how to use what’s there, like all that unused space. How desk toys and children’s toys can be used to stimulate brain activity. Busters, puzzles, mind-boggling reasoning structures you should apply, and tactics to solve them faster. How to utilize both the left and right side of your brain for clever thinking. Quick ways to win in memory games, jigsaw puzzles, and cryptograms. With the best tools, the right brain games, and the most positive mind-set, you can get very far when it comes to enhancing your mind’s ability to remember things, solve problems, and grow your intelligence levels.