Word Wizard 1st Class


Book Description

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme. Genre is placed at the centre of the learning Bridges the gap between phonics and reading practice Develops decoding skills Facilitates easy planning Oral language grammar linked to genre writing Mapped to the Primary Language Curriculum In line with AfL guidelines Revision and assessment units Teacher's Digital Resources Teachers in adopting classes at all levels of the Word Wizard series have easy access to extra digital resources on www.GillExplore.ie, our resources platform: Self-assessment checklists Writing frames Yearly Overview Planning Document FREE teacher eBook




Word Wizard 6th Class


Book Description

Word Wizard is a strategies-based series for teaching literacy skills from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Mapped to the most recent curriculum changes, the series is designed to be used with any core English programme. Appropriate comprehension strategies enhance comprehension skills Comprehensions integrate with SESE and SPHE Integrated genre approach to teaching literacy skills as recommended by the PDST and in line with new curriculum guidelines Editable writing frames and self-assessment checklists for teachers online Cloze procedures included in each unit In line with AfL guidelines Revision and assessment units TEACHER'S DIGITAL RESOURCES Teachers in adopting classes at all levels of the Word Wizard series have easy access to extra digital resources on www.gillexplore.ie, our resources platform: Self-assessment checklists Writing templates Yearly Overview Planning Document FREE teacher eBook




Word Wizard


Book Description

Using her magical spoon to make new words by changing letters around, Anna embarks on a series of adventures with a lost little boy.




Wizard's First Rule


Book Description

An unearthly adversary descends on an idyllic fantasy world, corrupting magic against good and slaughtering innocents, and only a single man can stop him.




So You Want to Be a Wizard


Book Description

A mysterious library book opens the door to a world of magic and danger in the first book in the beloved Young Wizards series. Bullied by her classmates, Nita Callahan is miserable at school. So when she finds a mysterious book in the library that promises her the chance to become a wizard, she jumps at the opportunity to escape her unhappy reality. But taking the Wizard's Oath is no easy thing, and Nita soon finds herself paired with fellow wizard-in-training Kit Rodriguez on a dangerous mission. The only way to become a full wizard is to face the Lone Power, the being that created death and is the mortal enemy of all wizards. As Nita and Kit battle their way through a deadly alternate version of New York controlled by the Lone Power, they must rely on each other and their newfound wizarding skills to survive--and save the world from the Lone One's grasp.




The Roadmap to Literacy Renewal of Literacy Edition


Book Description

The Roadmap to Literacy Renewal of Literacy Edition is a reading, writing, and language arts program for Waldorf schools grades 1-3.




Vocabulary Instruction


Book Description

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.




The World Book Encyclopedia


Book Description

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.




Making Words


Book Description

Contains one hundred sixty lessons for teachers to use when teaching language arts to grades 1-3. Includes reproducibles.




Off to Be the Wizard


Book Description

An io9 Can't Miss Science Fiction and Fantasy title in March 2014. Martin Banks is just a normal guy who has made an abnormal discovery: he can manipulate reality, thanks to reality being nothing more than a computer program. With every use of this ability, though, Martin finds his little "tweaks" have not escaped notice. Rather than face prosecution, he decides instead to travel back in time to the Middle Ages and pose as a wizard. What could possibly go wrong? An American hacker in King Arthur's court, Martin must now train to become a full-fledged master of his powers, discover the truth behind the ancient wizard Merlin...and not, y'know, die or anything.