Corwin literacy

"Get Free shows middle- and secondary educators a framework for making important, intentional shifts in pedagogy to help students become more critical readers, writers, and thinkers - and ultimately more responsible, informed citizens. Get Free is organized around three themes-Self (understanding ourselves, digging into our identities), Others (appreciating diverse perspectives), and Together (synthesizing reading and writing in ways that help us get free!)-that overlay the literacy skill development that teachers are already doing. Chapters include strategies and practical suggestions around topics such as building a classroom culture built on trust and risk-taking; exploring students' identities through reflective writing and rich mentor texts; listening to and unpacking the perspective of others through meaningful conversation; critically reading literature; and constructing and analyzing arguments. These are not prescriptive units or lessons in isolation, but instead a map through the author's thinking process and rationale for teaching moves and student outcomes. Because there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all in any classroom, but especially not in an antiracist classroom, Ebarvia invites readers to think and adapt her ideas for their context and students"--Provided by publisher.

"In JUST READ IT, Jarred shows middle- and secondary ELA teachers the transformative power of independent reading in a school and community. Amato has witnessed a growing disconnect between what many schools do and what many students need - and the ripple effects of the covid pandemic have shined a light on the deep equity and access issues related to reading and writing that exist in public schools, particularly in disenfranchised communities. He believes in the power of independent reading - with access, choice, and time built in and protected - to turn around the reading attitudes of students but also help them achieve huge gains in all areas of literacy, learning, and civic engagement. With the tools Amato provides in this book - all honed through his years in middle school and high school classrooms -- teachers can "create a classroom environment where independent reading thrives, where students are centered, where their stories, lives, and experiences matter" - and where reading and writing achievement soars"--.

"In More Ramped-Up Read Alouds, educators will discover practical ideas for ramping up interactive read alouds to increase learners' language comprehension and build their knowledge about a wide variety of topics. The introduction details research-proven reasons that reading aloud is essential for literacy learners and shares success factors for creating engaging read-aloud experiences. With that foundational knowledge in place, readers will be able to choose from 50 read-aloud experiences, fully detailed and carefully designed to enrich and extend literacy instruction in grades K-5"--Provided by publisher.

"The Rebellious Read Aloud attempts to empower educators to courageously converse with students around important and culturally relevant current topics in a way that's developmentally appropriate and meets ELA and social justice standards. After laying the foundation for why diverse books and difficult conversations about "hushed topics" are important; how to create classroom conditions that scaffold students' deep thinking and conversations using picture books; and how to address concerns from students, colleagues, and parents, this book presents 45 read aloud lessons around current, diverse picture books that can spark deep conversation and learning about self, others, and the world. Author Vera Ahiyya is beloved by thousands of educators worldwide as The Tutu Teacher (@thetututeacher and @diversereads on Instagram) for her love of children's books, her enthusiasm for teaching young children, and her passion for facilitating conversations about race, identity, and social justice using read alouds as an entry point. This is her first professional book - sure to spark the rebellious reader inside elementary teachers everywhere"--.

Describes the author's 4M framework to lighten the teacher's role while helping students to monitor and direct their own reading. Includes examples, lessons, reading process and strategy lists, and a photo tour of exemplary reading classrooms.

"... shows[s] ... how to use learning intentions, success criteria, formative assessment and feedback to achieve profound instructional clarity"--Amazon.

"Helps content-area teachers put into action the key literacies of their specialties. Teaching science? Students must evaluate evidence and question as they read. History? Comparing and contrasting sources and interpreting the import of events are key. Writing in Math? Accuracy is favored over elaboration and craft. Reading fiction in ELA? Synthesizing and attuning to voice and figurative language reign supreme. Students fully own knowledge because your instruction zeroes in on the academic habits that matter most. Content area by content area, ReLeah shows how to immediately incorporate these literacies into lessons, units, and project-based learning"--Amazon.com.