Exploring Literature is a complete teaching unit designed to give you everything needed to help students understand and appreciate fine literature. This exciting new approach includes classroom-tested activities sure to save you hours of valuable preparation time.

Experts agree that writing workshop is a powerful way to teach students to write. But managing it and creating mini-lessons that work are a challenge. In this comprehensive resource, two mentor teachers share their classroom-tested procedures and successful mini-lessons on writing craft, genre, and revision. They show you how to encourage meaningful dialogue, meet the needs of diverse learners, and immerse students in authentic writing. Includes rubrics, checklists, and assessment ideas. For use with Grades 1–5.

The Teacher's Magazine 55 - February 2014

The Teacher’s Magazine is a monthly issue specially designed for teachers of English as Foreign or Second Language. It provides creative ready-to-go materials to make their classes more active and appealing to students.
The ideal magazine for English teachers that choose to work effectively with students of all levels and ages and an asset at the moment of developing contents.

Differentiation for Gifted Learners: Going Beyond the Basics

Differentiation for gifted students significantly differs from the ways in which educators differentiate curriculum and instruction for other students. Within a group of advanced learners, the variety of abilities, talents, interests, and learning styles can be formidable. 

A complete resource jam-packed with the engaging mini-lessons, strategies, and activities. Your students will learn how to identify persuasive words, analyze ads and commercials, direct their writing at a specific audience, and write persuasive editorials, business letters, and job applications. Plus, great ideas for writing and giving speeches! Includes reproducibles, rubrics, and evaluation forms. 64 pages