| Word by Word: 101 Ways to Inspire and Engage Students by Building Vocabulary, Improving Spelling, and Enriching Reading, Writing, an Contributor(s): Swartz, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1551383381 ISBN-13: 9781551383385 Publisher: Pembroke Publishers OUR PRICE: $29.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Professional Development - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.4" W x 10.8" (1.00 lbs) 167 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Make words the core of classroom instruction and engagement Literacy guru Larry Swartz offers novel ways to expand students' interest in and facility with words and word power; day by day, word by word. This practical resource is designed to help students discover why word choice and language matter as they build vocabulary across subject areas, gain confidence in word usage, and increase their understanding of word patterns. This practical book shows you how to encourage and motivate students to become passionate about words and develop strategies to help them grow in all their language and learning skills. Ideal for new and experienced teachers, Word by Word is committed to helping students develop innovative ways to explore and make meaning with words. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swartz, Larry: - Larry Swartz is a literacy and drama instructor at OISE-University of Toronto. Larry has worked as a classroom teacher, a consultant, and a workshop presenter. He has worked with teachers throughout North America, and groups of teachers in China, New Zealand, and with Queen Noor's Literacy Initiative in Jordan. Larry is committed to helping teachers use quality children's literature to inspire kids to read and have fun with language. Larry resides in Toronto. |