| The Reading Teacher's Word-A-Day Grades 6-12: 180 Ready-To-Use Lessons to Expand Vocabulary, Teach Roots, and Prepare for Standardized Tests Contributor(s): Fry, Edward B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0787996955 ISBN-13: 9780787996956 Publisher: Jossey-Bass OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2008 Annotation: P>Engaging lessons-one for each day of the school year-that will expand the vocabularies of students in grades 6-12 This book provides teachers with a different lesson for each day of the school year to help students increase their vocabularies. These lessons may be used as "sponge activities" or teachers may simply pick and choose words within the book for the occasional vocabulary lesson. Through his often humorous and irreverent style, Fry ensures a more lasting understanding of each term and helps prepare students for standardized tests. Edward B. Fry, PhD (Laguna Beach, CA) is Professor Emeritus of Education at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Reading & Phonics - Education | Language Experience Approach |
| Dewey: 372.4 |
| Series: 5-Minute Fundamentals |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.1" W x 7.5" (0.85 lbs) 224 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: From the best-selling author of The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists comes this hands-on reference containing 180 challenging and engaging lessons--one for each day of the school year. The book is designed to expand the vocabularies of students in grades 6-12 and help them become excited about the life-long process of learning new words. It can be used equally well for in-class activities, self-study, tutoring, or homeschooling. The lessons contained in this book are perfect for "sponge activities"--five-minute lessons to start off or end each class period--or for a supplementary vocabulary lesson. |
