{"product_id":"the-reading-teachers-word-a-day-grades-6-12-180-ready-to-use-lessons-to-expand-vocabulary-teach-roots-and-prepare-for-standardized-tests-paperback","title":"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 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward B. Fry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Reading Teacher'sWord-a-Day\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e 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 get them 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying his often humorous and irreverent descriptions, Edward Fry creates a vivid context for use of each of the words to promote more lasting comprehension for students. Every page features a vocabulary word chosen from those terms found most frequently on standardized tests. Fry shows how to teach morphemes (the meaning units within words), and to ensure that students have multiple ways to learn, he\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the word's root\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoints out similarities and subtle differences with like words\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how roots help establish a pattern for language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnds each lesson with a list of questions teachers may use to assess students' understanding of the new word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Word-a-Day\u003c\/i\u003e will help students speak, write, read, and comprehend with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Word-a-Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI'm simply verklempt by the subtle but powerful approach to vocabulary improvement in Edward Fry's latest book for reading teachers and their students. Imagine the incredible vocabulary students would develop if they learned one new word a day and extended this habit over the course of a lifetime. Now that's worth getting choked up over!\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eRichard T. Vacca\u003c\/b\u003e, professor emeritus, Kent State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEd Fry's new book offers a practical guide for teachers to incorporate vocabulary instruction into their curriculum. Bravo!\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJames Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e, former president, National Reading Conference, and professor of language and literacy studies, University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Reading Teacher'sWord-a-Day\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e 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 get them 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying his often humorous and irreverent descriptions, Edward Fry creates a vivid context for use of each of the words to promote more lasting comprehension for students. Every page features a vocabulary word chosen from those terms found most frequently on standardized tests. Fry shows how to teach morphemes (the meaning units within words), and to ensure that students have multiple ways to learn, he\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the word's root\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePoints out similarities and subtle differences with like words\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how roots help establish a pattern for language\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnds each lesson with a list of questions teachers may use to assess students' understanding of the new word\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Word-a-Day\u003c\/i\u003e will help students speak, write, read, and comprehend with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Word-a-Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I'm simply verklempt by the subtle but powerful approach to vocabulary improvement in Edward Fry's latest book for reading teachers and their students. Imagine the incredible vocabulary students would develop if they learned one new word a day and extended this habit over the course of a lifetime. Now that's worth getting choked up over!\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eRichard T. Vacca\u003c\/b\u003e, professor emeritus, Kent State University\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Ed Fry's new book offers a practical guide for teachers to incorporate vocabulary instruction into their curriculum. Bravo!\"\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cb\u003eJames Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e, former president, National Reading Conference, and professor of language and literacy studies, University of Texas at Austin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward B. Fry\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., is professor emeritus of education at Rutgers University where, for 24 years, he was director of the Reading Center. He is the best-selling author or co-author of numerous books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Vocabulary Teacher's Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.5 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761390092576,"sku":"9780787996956","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/bbc3c3ccc053982990e287a221dd104b.webp?v=1780206325","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-reading-teachers-word-a-day-grades-6-12-180-ready-to-use-lessons-to-expand-vocabulary-teach-roots-and-prepare-for-standardized-tests-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}