Books in Teachers' Resources series

This unique collection of 36 passages gives every student the opportunity to read and grasp the same information at his or her skill level. Each set of 12 passages includes three nonfiction pieces on the same topic, written for these reading levels: 2.5–4.0, 4.1–5.5, and 5.6–7.0. A companion page of test-formatted questions targets key comprehension skills—finding the main idea, identifying cause and effect, sequencing events, using context clues, understanding figurative language, and more! Exciting nonfiction topics—from Pluto’s demotion to the history of Halloween—motivate intermediate-grade readers. For use with Grades 4-6.

This new teacher resource will help middle school teachers develop and implement successful team-teaching experiences. Content focuses on the importance of team leadership, goal setting, cooperative planning time, team size, co-teaching, and special education teams. Includes reproducible planning and lesson-planning sheets, grading and recording keeping forms, plus other useful documents related to team teaching. Supports Reading Next Initiatives.

Confused by standards? Help is here! Using the Standards is your complete guide to incorporating standards-based activities in your classroom--from national standards to state and local standards. Developed with tested ideas from experienced teachers, this resource book will lead you all the way from "Where do I find my standards?" to "How can I help prepare my students for standardized tests?" Teacher-friendly icons identify the subjects covered in the book: Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Each section contains easy-to-understand information for you about the standards and a wealth of activities and reproducible worksheets for your students. For every teacher who has wondered how to translate theory into practice, these books will be a welcome resource.

These easy, step-by-step lessons use the tools of the whiteboard to help students identify the elements of excellent writing and then apply them in their own work. Writing skills covered include all the essentials for grades 2–4—developing an idea, organizing, using details, writing convincing leads, and more! Includes tips for both Promethean and SMART Board users, plus a CD with 20 writing models to print or display on screen. For use with Grades 2–4.

These ready-to-use reproducible learning mats give children the extra practice they need to build important math skills-in just a few minutes each day! Fun, engaging activities encourage problem solving and critical thinking in place value, addition, subtraction, word problems, pre-algebra, geometry, measurement, graphing, data analysis, money, and more. Quick Reviews on each page give kids an extra boost in skills practice. Ideal for use with the whole class, small groups, or in learning centers, as well as for day starters and homework. Meets NCTM math focal points and standards. For use with Grades KÐ1.

Fluency is essential for comprehension, but how exactly do you teach it? From Readers Theater and Choral Reading of Patriotic Songs to Exploring Vocabulary and Incorporating Movement to Improve Prosody and Comprehension, you’ll see how teachers from all over the country have incorporated effective fluency practice into their literacy instruction. Rasinski and his colleagues share their stories, complete with teacher interviews and effectiveness studies that document the success of each implementation. In addition, you’ll find the resource materials you need to try each one in your classroom. For use with Grades 5 & Up.

Introduce early readers to nonfiction texts with fact-filled mini-books about 15 fascinating figures who played a key role in our nation's history: Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, Harriet Tubman, the Wright Brothers, and more. Featuring two or three lines of text per page with supportive illustrations, the easy-to-navigate format helps children become confident, fluent readers. Includes background information, writing prompts, and extension activities. For use with Grades K-2.

Finally, a one-stop resource for all the forms a teacher needs. From beginning-of-the-year checklists and customizable record-keeping forms to lesson-planning templates and substitute packets to reading strategy checklists and writing surveys, this resource is packed with reproducibles teachers use to gather information about students, plan instruction, document students’ progress, teach content, and communicate with parents. Includes graphic organizers, rubrics, letters to parents, awards, and so much more! All forms are on the CD, many in a customizable format! For use with Grades K-5.

A must-have resource packed with surefire tips, handy checklists, and dozens of reproducible pages to ensure a successful day when the teacher is out. Helps teachers plan for a short- or long-term absence. Helps substitute teachers manage their day effectively, keeping students on-task and engaged with easy learning games and plenty of activities for every subject! For grades K-2.