Ready to Go Guided Reading: Synthesize, Grades 5 - 6


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Add an interesting twist to your language arts lesson plans with Guided Reading: Synthesize for fifth and sixth grades. This resource includes 36 leveled readers—six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. The readers engage students with popular topics such as money, hip-hop, ads, language, and more. Create a comprehensive reading program with Ready to Go Guided Reading: Synthesize. This reading comprehension resource book offers informational text for students at various reading levels and includes: -leveled readers with intriguing topics -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -discussion guides -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated by below-, on-, and above-level comprehension skills and feature callout boxes to teach students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts. Each nonfiction reader addresses fascinating topics and includes a writing prompt so students can reflect on what they learned. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1–6 makes guided reading organization a breeze. These 80-page resource books serve as a comprehensive set, complete with six discussion guides and three reproducible pages. Four books are included in each grade span to focus on these essential reading comprehension strategies: -Analyze -Determine Importance -Synthesize -Visualize These resource books contain short nonfiction texts, photographs, charts, maps, and vocabulary banks.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Synthesize, Grades 1 - 2


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The Guided Reading: Synthesize resource book for first and second grades features 36 readers—six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. Filled with photos and charts, this nonfiction resource features informational text about caves, soccer, Hawaii, and more. Ready to Go Guided Reading: Synthesize is an effective guided reading resource for first and second grades. This reading comprehension resource book includes: -discussion guides -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -leveled readers that cover high-interest topics -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated into below-, on-, and above-level reading skills. This reading comprehension resource contains callout boxes to direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts, such as scanning for meaning or word work. Each reader concludes with a writing prompt so students can show what they learned. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1–6 provides the elements you need for your guided reading lesson plans. Each 80-page book contains 36 total readers, six discussion guides, and three reproducible pages. The series features four books for each grade span and focuses on the following comprehension strategies: -Analyze -Determine Importance -Synthesize -Visualize The readers contain short nonfiction texts and text features such as vocabulary banks, charts, maps, and photographs.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Synthesize, Grades 3 - 4


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Guided Reading: Synthesize for third and fourth grades features 36 readers—six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. Filled with charts and photos, it enhances lesson plans with informational text about light, food webs, snow, invertebrates, and more. Guided Reading: Synthesize provides you with a comprehensive guided reading resource. This reading comprehension resource book series includes: -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -discussion guides -leveled readers with intriguing topics -graphic organizers and an observation sheet Separated into three readability levels, the nonfiction readers capture students’ attention with appealing topics, colorful photos, graphic charts, and detailed maps. Students are encouraged to apply guided reading strategies to the text and complete writing prompts to prove comprehension. Available for grades 1–6, the 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series makes guided reading organization easier with this all-in-one set. These 80-page resource books feature six discussion guides, three reproducible pages, and 36 readers. Four books are in the series—each focusing on one of the following comprehension strategies: -Analyze -Determine Importance -Synthesize -Visualize These resource books contain short informational texts, photographs, charts, maps, and vocabulary banks to keep students engaged in the reading and writing process.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Infer, Grades 5 - 6


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Improve your guided reading lesson plans with Guided Reading: Infer for grades five and six. This reading comprehension book includes 36 leveled readers—six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers—and it also features charts, photos, and maps. Ready to Go Guided Reading: Infer makes it easy for you to create a comprehensive guided reading program by offering everything you need to help students at various reading levels. This small group reading resource book contains: -leveled readers with intriguing topics -discussion guides -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated by below-, on-, and above-level comprehension skills and feature callout boxes to direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts. Each nonfiction text addresses fascinating topics and includes a writing prompt so students can show what they know. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1–6 is designed to help you with guided reading organization. Each 80-page book is a guided reading set, complete with six discussion guides and three reproducible pages. Four books are included in each grade span, focusing on the essential reading comprehension strategies: -Infer -Connect -Question -Summarize Each nonfiction reader contains short nonfiction texts, callout boxes, photographs, charts, and maps.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Visualize, Grades 5 - 6


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Make lesson planning easier with Guided Reading: Visualize for fifth and sixth grades. This resource includes 36 leveled readers—six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. The readers engage students with text about oceans, caves, unexplained mysteries, and more. Create an effective comprehensive guided reading program with Ready to Go Guided Reading: Visualize. This reading comprehension resource book offers informational text for students at various reading levels and includes: -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -discussion guides -leveled readers with intriguing topics -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated by below-, on-, and above-level comprehension skills and feature call-out boxes so students can apply guided reading strategies to the texts. Each reader addresses captivating topics and includes a writing prompt so students can reflect on what they learned. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for first to sixth grades eases the stress of guided reading organization. These 80-page resources serve as a comprehensive set, complete with six discussion guides and three reproducible pages. Four books are included in each grade span to focus on these essential reading comprehension strategies: -Analyze -Determine Importance -Synthesize -Visualize These resources contain short nonfiction texts, charts, photographs, maps, and vocabulary banks.




Lessons and Units for Closer Reading, Grades 3-6


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Ready-to-go units to ramp up close reading Want a yearlong close reading curriculum to insert in your literacy block? You’ve got it. Nancy Boyles’ Lessons & Units for Closer Reading features 32 lessons, based on readily available complex picture books and organized by eight learning pathways for approaching literature and information. Get started right away, with the help of: Short nonfiction articles to kick off each unit Assessment tasks, rubrics, planning templates, and more Links to 20+ instructional video segments Page-by-page text-dependent questions for every book With Closer Reading, Nancy expertly delivered answers to the why and how of close reading. Now, with this phenomenal sequel, you’re treated to her playbook.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Determine Importance, Grades 5 - 6


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Guided Reading: Determine Importance for fifth and sixth grades includes 36 Lexile (R) leveled readers--six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. This reading comprehension resource book features charts and photos, and each reader presents topics such as algae, baseball, crime scenes, and more. Create a comprehensive guided reading program with Ready to Go Guided Reading: Determine Importance. This differentiated reading resource book offers informational text for students at various reading levels and includes: -leveled readers with intriguing topics -discussion guides -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated by below-, on-, and above-level reading skills and feature callout boxes to direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts. Each nonfiction reader addresses fascinating topics and includes a writing prompt so students can show what they know. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1-6 helps you with guided reading organization. These 80-page reading resource books feature six discussion guides and three reproducible pages. Each grade span includes four books, focusing on the following comprehension strategies: -Analyze -Determine Importance -Synthesize -Visualize These reading comprehension resource books contain vocabulary banks, nonfiction texts, photographs, charts, and maps.




A Leader's Guide to Science Curriculum Topic Study


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The Curriculum Topic Study (CTS) process, funded by the US National Science Foundation, helps teachers improve their practice by linking standards and research to content, curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Key to the core book Science Curriculum Topic Study, this resource helps science professional development leaders and teacher educators understand the CTS approach and how to design, lead, and apply CTS in a variety of settings that support teachers as learners. The authors provide everything needed to facililtate the CTS process, including: a solid foundation in the CTS framework; multiple designs for half-day and full-day workshops, professional learning communities, and one-on-one instructional coaching; facilitation, group processing, and materials management strategies; and a CD-ROM with handouts, PowerPoint slides, and templates. By bringing CTS into schools and other professional development settings, science leaders can enhance their teachers' knowlege of content, improve teaching practices, and have a positive impact on student learning.




Ready to Go Guided Reading: Connect, Grades 5 - 6


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Guided Reading: Connect for fifth and sixth grades includes 36 Lexile (R) leveled readers--six sets of two each for below-, on-, and above-level student readers. This reading comprehension resource features charts and photos, and each reader features topics such as spiders, world deserts, and more. Create a comprehensive reading program with Ready to Go Guided Reading: Connect. This differentiated reading resource book offers informational text for students at various reading levels and includes: -leveled readers with intriguing topics -discussion guides -prompts to encourage students to work with the text and text features -graphic organizers and an observation sheet The readers are separated by below-, on-, and above-level comprehension skills and feature callout boxes to direct students to apply guided reading strategies to the texts. Each nonfiction text addresses fascinating topics and includes a writing prompt so students can show what they know. The 12-book Ready to Go: Guided Reading series for grades 1-6 helps you with guided reading organization. These 80-page reading resource books feature six discussion guides and three reproducible pages. Each grade span includes four books, focusing on the following comprehension strategies: -Infer -Summarize -Connect -Question These reading comprehension resource books contain callout boxes, nonfiction texts, photographs, charts, and maps.




Review and Synthesis of Information on Occupational Exploration


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This Review and Synthesis of Information on Occupational Exploration is one of a series of "state of the art" papers in vocational and technical education and related fields. Legislation and societal concern have given new focus and special emphasis to occupational exploration and prevocational education in grades K-12. The purpose of this document is to review and synthesize the most significant research and information available concerning occupational exploration in kindergarten through grade 12 and to serve as a useful reference for educators who will be developing these programs. The primary focus will be on total school responsibility in organizing, implementing, and operating occupational exploration programs for the elementary, junior high, and senior high school as well as comprehensive program efforts for kindergarten through grade 12. The document base for this paper was the collections of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERJC), The ERIC Clearinghouse on Vocational and Technical Education, the Research Library of the Center for Vocational and Technical Education, and information secured from state directors of vocational education through November 1970.