In Unlocking the Power of Academic Vocabulary, Dr. Yu Ren Dong, an associate professor of English education at Queens College, City University of New York, helps secondary teachers expand their instructional repertoire to teach academic vocabulary in a systematic, meaningful, contextualized, and exciting way. Every secondary, subject-matter teacher will find strategies, easy-to-integrate activities, and tips on selecting words and planning lessons. As you teach with these strategies, your English language learners will be able to: tap into prior knowledge through cross-language transfer and cross-cultural comparisons; use concept-based vocabulary, such as analogies, metaphorical language, themes, sources, inquiry, and graphic organizers; interact with new words in context to decipher euphemisms, words with multiple meanings, connotation, and context clues; engage in interactive read-alouds, think-alouds, and wordplay; and master vocabulary through writing. Charts, student examples, suggested resources, and subject-matter vocabulary lists give teachers the hands-on tools they need to teach the concepts behind words as well as the actual definitions, spelling, and sounds. Transform your academic vocabulary instruction into an engaging, skill-building mix that carries over into students' reading, writing, thinking, and conversations in all subject areas.

“Of the over one hundred new publications on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), this one truly stands out! In the second edition of Building Academic Language, Jeff Zwiers presents a much-needed, comprehensive roadmap to cultivating academic language development across all disciplines, this time placing the rigor and challenges of the CCSS front and center. A must-have resource!” —Andrea Honigsfeld, EdD, Molloy College “Language is critical to the development of content learning as students delve more deeply into specific disciplines. When students possess strong academic language, they are better able to critically analyze and synthesize complex ideas and abstract concepts. In this second edition of Building Academic Language, Jeff Zwiers successfully builds the connections between the Common Core State Standards and academic language. This is the ‘go to’ resource for content teachers as they transition to the expectations for college and career readiness.” —Katherine S. McKnight, PhD, National Louis University With the adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) by most of the United States, students need help developing their understanding and use of language within the academic context. This is crucially important throughout middle school and high school, as the subjects discussed and concepts taught require a firm grasp of language in order to understand the greater complexity of the subject matter. Building Academic Language shows teachers what they can do to help their students grasp language principles and develop the language skills they’ll need to reach their highest levels of academic achievement. The Second Edition of Building Academic Language includes new strategies for addressing specific Common Core standards and also provides answers to the most important questions across various content areas, including: What is academic language and how does it differ by content area? How can language-building activities support content understanding for students? How can teachers assist students in using language more effectively, especially in the academic context? How can academic language usage be modeled routinely in the classroom? How can lesson planning and assessment support academic language development? An essential resource for teaching all students, this book explains what every teacher needs to know about language for supporting reading, writing, and academic learning.

This book is for secondary subject matter teachers and administrators who work with English language learners (ELLs) in subject matter classes. It is also for college professors who prepare pre-service teachers to work with those students. The book brings together insights from linguistic, socio-cultural, educational, cognitive, developmental perspectives of what it means for ELLs to learn both English and subject matter knowledge in English as a second language. It delineates unique challenges that ELLs experience, offers ELLs’ learning stories, and suggests concrete strategies with classroom teaching examples across academic disciplines. The 2nd edition broadens the scope of the 1st edition in several aspects. Specifically, it includes two chapters about secondary ELLs’ previous educational experiences in their home countries, a chapter on subject matter lesson planning with ELLs in mind with teacher collaborative strategies, and more principle-based and field-tested effective instructional and assessment strategies for working with ELLs.

Foundations of Education incorporates relevant interdisciplinary perspectives and emphasizes coverage of key issues in education, with up-to-date research, primary resources, and documentation. This text provides comprehensive and substantive coverage of all foundational areas--including social, philosophical, historical, political, economic, curricular, and legal--for students who are preparing for a career in teaching and for those who simply wish to learn more about significant contemporary issues in education. The authors have included strong, thought-provoking pedagogy, and have emphasized the growing role of technology in education, especially in the new Technology@School feature.New! In This Case boxed features contain brief, fictional case scenarios that describe situations in which a new teacher might find themselves. Readers are asked to think critically about concepts discussed in each chapter to answer questions that encourage critical and applied analysis.New! Expanded topical overview charts in each chapter summarize and compare key developments and topics in education.New! Information about standards addresses the growing emphasis on holding students, teachers and schools accountable for performing at levels specified by local, state, and national standards. New sections focus on preparing teachers for the stress related to state/district standards, and legal issues, including the No Child Left Behind act, are addressed.Technology@School, a popular feature in every chapter, updates students on relevant developments in educational technology and provides information that may prove useful in their teaching careers. Topics include, Usingthe Internet to Learn About World Schools (Chapter 3), Helping Students Develop Media Literacy (Chapter 9), and Protecting Students from Undesirable Material on the Web (Chapter 13).Focus Questions appear at the beginning of each chapter and provide students with an organized reference to chapter material--Refocus Questions appear after major text sections and are designed to help reinforce and improve the students' comprehension by reviewing the information in the chapter.Taking issue charts appear in each chapter to present controversial issues in the field of education, offering arguments on both sides of a question to illustrate why the topic is important and how it affects contemporary schools. Instructors can use these charts as the basis for class discussions or essay assignments.Eduspace, a customizable, powerful, interactive platform, provides instructors with text-specific online courses and content in multiple disciplines. Eduspace gives an instructor the ability to create all or part of their course online using the widely recognized tools of Blackboard and quality text-specific content from HMCo. Instructors can quickly and easily assign homework exercises, quizzes, tests, tutorials and supplemental study materials and can modify that content or even add their own.

Have you ever been frustrated because you couldn't learn or do something?Have you ever felt stupid in a subject or activity?Have you ever reached the bottom of a page totally confused about what you had just read?Would you like to know the secrets of being able to learn and do anything?Since the times of ancient Greece, great thinkers, writers, philosophers, scientists and leaders have understood and used the power of words to solve great mysteries, discover universal truths and bring enlightenment to the world.This power grants the amazing ability of being able to learn and do anything, and it can be tapped by anyone who understands and applies it.In this book, you ll learn...-How you can use words to awaken your inner genius.-The real meaning of conceptual understanding and the step-by-step process of how to achieve it.-The ten ways you can misunderstand what you re reading and how to handle each.-How to use the system taught to help your child learn and do anything.-A surefire way defeat learning disorders such as ADD and ADHD and become a great learner.-The most powerful learning tool I know and how to use it.-A special method of approaching new subjects or activities that will allow you to quickly grasp them and get results.-The Holy Grail of Learning and how to achieve it.-And more...

This book provides a comprehensive, research-based account of how people learn a second/foreign language and shows how classroom practice can be organised around research-based principles. In the first part, the book provides up-to-date insights into the cognitive, motivational, and emotional dimensions of learning an additional language. In the second part, ten principles of high-quality additional language teaching are introduced and illustrated by a wealth of authentic, classroom-based examples. The book also explores implications for curriculum design and the assessment of additional language competences. A separate chapter is devoted to the ways in which innovation in language education can be fostered. Throughout the book, the question is addressed whether additional language teaching should primarily focus on meaningful tasks, form-based practice, or the integration of both. This book is a must-read for all those who are interested in improving the quality of second and foreign language education.

Hola Spanish learners! Ready to boost your language skills? Practice Your Spanish! is not a normal textbook. It's your passport to mastering Spanish through an immersive reading experience. For intermediate to advanced learners This book is for anyone keen to enhance their Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a high school or college student, preparing for Spanish SATs, or you just want to brush up on your language skills, this book is ideal. Dual-language experience Immerse yourself in a bilingual world! With lots and lost of parallel texts in both Spanish and English, this dual-language ebook is the perfect companion for reading comprehension practice. Engage in exercises that involve a variety of translating formats that ensure a well-rounded and interactive learning experience. Five units of linguistic richness Each of the five engaging units in the book offers a mix of single sentences and longer texts. Forget about tedious grammar exercises—this book focuses on enriching your language skills through practicing diverse linguistic structures, tenses, and essential expressions in Spanish. Click Your Way to Fluency The dual-language format of Practice Your Spanish! allows you to click through the material at your own speed. Whether you like to absorb one sentence at a time or to work on longer passages, you'll always have an English translation just a click away. Experience the satisfaction of understanding real Spanish effortlessly as you progress. Enrich Your Vocabulary This is definitely not just a vocabulary book. It’s a treasure trove of rich and varied Spanish language. Challenge yourself with a wide and rich vocabulary, and if you don't grasp everything immediately, no problem—an English translation is right there to help you. Not Just a Book, a Language Companion Remember, Practice Your Spanish! #1 is not a conventional textbook—it's a dynamic tool that will complement your learning journey. No grammar exercises here, just a wealth of linguistic opportunities to sharpen your Spanish skills. They Say 'Practice Makes Perfect'… So start today! Empower your language journey with Practice Your Spanish! And if you enjoy it, there are another FIVE books in the series. Click the 'Buy Now' button and take a giant leap towards Spanish fluency. ¡Sí se puede!

Hola Spanish learners! Ready to boost your language skills? Practice Your Spanish! is not a normal textbook. It's your passport to mastering Spanish through an immersive reading experience. For intermediate to advanced learners This book is for anyone keen to enhance their Spanish proficiency. Whether you're a high school or college student, preparing for Spanish SATs, or you just want to brush up on your language skills, this book is ideal. Dual-language experience Immerse yourself in a bilingual world! With lots and lost of parallel texts in both Spanish and English, this dual-language ebook is the perfect companion for reading comprehension practice. Engage in exercises that involve a variety of translating formats that ensure a well-rounded and interactive learning experience. Five units of linguistic richness Each of the five engaging units in the book offers a mix of single sentences and longer texts. Forget about tedious grammar exercises—this book focuses on enriching your language skills through practicing diverse linguistic structures, tenses, and essential expressions in Spanish. Click Your Way to Fluency The dual-language format of Practice Your Spanish! allows you to click through the material at your own speed. Whether you like to absorb one sentence at a time or to work on longer passages, you'll always have an English translation just a click away. Experience the satisfaction of understanding real Spanish effortlessly as you progress. Enrich Your Vocabulary This is definitely not just a vocabulary book. It’s a treasure trove of rich and varied Spanish language. Challenge yourself with a wide and rich vocabulary, and if you don't grasp everything immediately, no problem—an English translation is right there to help you. Not Just a Book, a Language Companion Remember, Practice Your Spanish! #1 is not a conventional textbook—it's a dynamic tool that will complement your learning journey. No grammar exercises here, just a wealth of linguistic opportunities to sharpen your Spanish skills. They Say 'Practice Makes Perfect'… So start today! Empower your language journey with Practice Your Spanish! And if you enjoy it, there are another FIVE books in the series. Click the 'Buy Now' button and take a giant leap towards Spanish fluency. ¡Sí se puede!

In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners. The expert authors present a wealth of specific teaching strategies, illustrated with classroom vignettes and student work samples. Connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are highlighted throughout; an extensive annotated list of print and electronic resources enhances the book's utility.

This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.