{"product_id":"the-literacy-cookbook-a-practical-guide-to-effective-reading-writing-speaking-and-listening-instruction-paperback","title":"The Literacy Cookbook: A Practical Guide to Effective Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening Instruction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Tantillo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProven methods for teaching reading comprehension to all students\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with classroom-tested techniques for teaching reading comprehension to even the most hard-to-reach students. The book offers a review of approaches that are targeted for teaching reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The book also includes information on how to connect reading, writing, and test prep.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContains accessible and easy-to-adopt recipes for strengthening comprehension, reading, writing, and oral fluency.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTerrific resources are ready for download on the companion website.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe materials in this book are aligned with the English Language Arts Common Core Standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe website includes an ELA Common Core Tracking Sheet, a handy resource when writing or evaluating curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook offers all teachers\u003c\/b\u003e (not just English teachers) classroom-tested techniques for enhancing literacy instruction. The book includes dozens of practical tools and directions--recipes, if you will--for how to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening to even the most hard-to-reach students. The materials in this book (including a companion Website) are aligned with the \u003cb\u003eEnglish Language Arts Common Core Standards\u003c\/b\u003e and will definitely give your students an edge on their path to college.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by literacy expert Sarah Tantillo, the book begins by exploring the comprehension process and the importance of background knowledge, and by outlining the four key reading skills. Next, Tantillo identifies the characteristics of different types of readers and explains the methods to use when teaching students to read strategically. The section on how to teach writing describes what students struggle with most and offers practical techniques for overcoming these challenges. The book also includes great suggestions for training students to listen and speak effectively. To supplement the book, terrific resources are ready to download from the companion Website, www.literacycookbook.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e gives detailed guidance on how to help students succeed at fundamental tasks such as persuasive writing, research papers, and test preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll educators teach reading and writing, whether they realize it or not; more broadly, the most important job of our schools is to instill outstanding literacy skills in our students. Sarah Tantillo's \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource to help you achieve excellence in this critical area of teaching.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Doug Lemov, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Like a Champion, Teach Like a Champion Field Guide, Practice Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSarah Tantillo culls together numerous ideas from noted literacy experts and adds her own twist, giving readers easy-to-implement tips and tricks that make teaching the big stuff more manageable. Her humor and strong voice make \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e seem more like 'beach' reading than 'work' reading. After all, who doesn't want to be entertained while getting smarter at the same time?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Cris Tovani, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eI Read It, but I Don't Get It\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDo I Really Have to Teach Reading?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook offers all teachers\u003c\/b\u003e (not just English teachers) classroom-tested techniques for enhancing literacy instruction. The book includes dozens of practical tools and directions--recipes, if you will--for how to teach reading, writing, speaking, and listening to even the most hard-to-reach students. The materials in this book (including a companion Website) are aligned with the \u003cb\u003eEnglish Language Arts Common Core Standards\u003c\/b\u003e and will definitely give your students an edge on their path to college.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by literacy expert Sarah Tantillo, the book begins by exploring the comprehension process and the importance of background knowledge, and by outlining the four key reading skills. Next, Tantillo identifies the characteristics of different types of readers and explains the methods to use when teaching students to read strategically. The section on how to teach writing describes what students struggle with most and offers practical techniques for overcoming these challenges. The book also includes great suggestions for training students to listen and speak effectively. To supplement the book, terrific resources are ready to download from the companion Website, www.literacycookbook.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e gives detailed guidance on how to help students succeed at fundamental tasks such as persuasive writing, research papers, and test preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"All educators teach reading and writing, whether they realize it or not; more broadly, the most important job of our schools is to instill outstanding literacy skills in our students. Sarah Tantillo's \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential resource to help you achieve excellence in this critical area of teaching.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Doug Lemov, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eTeach Like a Champion, Teach Like a Champion Field Guide, Practice Perfect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Sarah Tantillo culls together numerous ideas from noted literacy experts and adds her own twist, giving readers easy-to-implement tips and tricks that make teaching the big stuff more manageable. Her humor and strong voice make \u003ci\u003eThe Literacy Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e seem more like 'beach' reading than 'work' reading. After all, who doesn't want to be entertained while getting smarter at the same time?\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e--Cris Tovani, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eI Read It, but I Don't Get It\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDo I Really Have to Teach Reading?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Tantillo\u003c\/b\u003e is a literacy consultant who has taught high school English and Humanities in both suburban and urban public schools including the high-performing North Star Academy Charter School of Newark. She also founded and directed the New Jersey Charter School Resource Center and the New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association. Visit Sarah at www.literacycookbook.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 9.28 x 7.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 13, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761092854048,"sku":"9781118288160","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7561b99259b8482a5e6bd2e173890a77.webp?v=1780199536","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-literacy-cookbook-a-practical-guide-to-effective-reading-writing-speaking-and-listening-instruction-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}