99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP Model MaryEllen J. Vogt, Jana A. Echevarria  
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The Perfect Companion to Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP(R) Model!!! This long-awaited new book by acclaimed authors MaryEllen Vogt and Jana Echevarria offers research-based, SIOP(R)-tested techniques for lessons that include the eight SIOP(R) components. The 99 ideas and activities in this book include a few familiar techniques that have been shown to be especially effective for ELLs, as well as many new ideas for SIOP(R) teachers. All promote student-to-student and teacher-to-student interaction and involvement proven to be so necessary for English language acquisition and content development. This book is surely to become an indispensable resource for teachers of English learners. Overwhelming response from reviewers! "[T]he strategies in [the book] are useful for any classroom teacher. It supports everything teachers learn in SIOP in a concrete, easy-to-follow format. While obviously it would be best to use in conjunction with the SIOP model, some of the strategies could also be used in isolation to improve teaching practice as well. Teachers are always looking for ways to "beef up" their classroom instruction—this book gives them what they want!" —Karen Fichter, Zebulon GT Magnet Middle School, NC "This book would help to answer so many of the questions that teachers have about how to enhance their teaching. This textbook would be a welcome addition to our program and would be one of those books that teachers would keep and use for a long time after they complete their graduate course work." —Julia S. Austin, University of Alabama at Birmingham What makes 99 Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP(R) Model a must-have? *Offers step-by-step directions and examples of content and language objectives for all ideas and activities. *Provides use-tomorrow ideas and activities for implementing the eight components of the SIOP(R) Model. *Includes 12 sample lesson plans that illustrate how a particular activity can be effective for ALL students, and all of these sample lessons are adapted for both elementary and secondary students. *Features classroom-ready content and language objectives for all relevant activities.

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Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella Myrna J. De LA Paz  
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"Mother, Oh, Mother, Bathala, Creator of the Earth, Anitos, Spirits of my Ancestors, Hear me and help me..."

As Abadeha wept and prayed, she saw a beautiful woman, bathed in radiant light, who appeared to take her worries away.

So go the blessings of Cinderella's fairy godmother throughout the struggles and eventual triumphs of a young girl against her oppressors. Set in the exotic islands of the Philippines, this tale captures the mystical charm of the indigenous culture of the Filipinos. Colorful images of pre-colonial Philippine scenes, costumes, architecture, and folkways vividly enhance the enchanting narratives.

This retelling of lasting value and universal appeal conveys the deep respect and reverence for nature and the earth inherent in the forever-loved story that will never grow old.

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ABC David Cherician  
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Imaginacíon y humor posee este abecedario, en el que cada poema es una cascada de palabras y sonidos, que nos permiten saborear las letras de idioma español. Quiso su autor dejar la Ch y la Ll, dos letras por la que siente mucho cariño, para que los lectores sepan que no es sólo ub ABC, sino un ABC de Chericián.

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Aborigine Dreaming: An Introduction to the Wisdom and Magic of the Aboriginal Traditions James Cowan  
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This book looks at the fascinating history and culture of the Aborigines.

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Abuela's Weave Omar S. Castaneda  
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In a Guatemalan tale about trust, love, and independence, a grandmother teaches a young girl how to weave, and the two create something so special that no one can see it until market day.

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Abzoo/Abzoo Lucho Rodríguez  
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Con este entretenido abecedario podrás descubrir: que el zorro es inteligente, el búfalo temible y el koala tiene un aliento muy fresco. Un fascinante libro, con textos e ilustraciones de Lucho Rodríguez, para que jamás olvides las letras ni los animales

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Academic Success for English Language Learners: Strategies for K-12 Mainstream Teachers Patricia A. Richard-Amato, Marguerite Ann Snow  
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This anthology is essential reading for elementary and secondary mainstream teachers of all subject areas. Conceptual foundations and best practices of teachers, influential researchers and experienced teacher trainers are presented for exploration and critical review.

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Academic Success for English Language Learners: Strategies for K-12 Mainstream Teachers Patricia A. Richard-Amato, Marguerite Ann Snow  
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This anthology is essential reading for elementary and secondary mainstream teachers of all subject areas. Conceptual foundations and best practices of teachers, influential researchers and experienced teacher trainers are presented for exploration and critical review.

0131899104