Language Arts & Disciplines

How do you make a picture book? Well, you need an author, an illustrator, and . . . a dog?! Acclaimed author Chris Barton and his trusty pooch Ernie show readers how to make a nonfiction picture book . . . about Ernie! From...

From writing style and the use of visuals to formulating your topic and methodology, Dirk Vis shows artists of all stripes how to present researchIn this user-friendly volume, author Dirk Vis lays out the basics of research for artists, offering a guide to the...

The seventh edition of this bestselling textbook has been extensively revised and updated to provide a comprehensive and accessible introduction to bilingualism and bilingual education in an everchanging world. Written in a compact and clear style, the book covers all the crucial issues in...

A poetry journal for those looking to improve their art Nourish your poetic soul with this instructive and inspiring journal. Whether you're just starting out or seeking ways to expand your skills, How to Write Poetry is a poetry journal designed to nurture creativity...

Give your seventh graders scaffolded, focused writing practice with Daily 6-Trait Writing! Each of the 25 weekly units provides trait-based writing activities that cover the essential traits of strong writing: ideas, organization, word choice, sentence fluency, voice, and conventions. The weekly units present a...

The difficulty (and necessity) of translation is concisely described in Nineteen Ways of Looking at Wang Wei, a close reading of different translations of a single poem from the Tang Dynasty--from a transliteration to Kenneth Rexroth's loose interpretation. As Octavio Paz writes in the...

Enjoy the most comprehensive and hilariously entertaining lexicon of the colorful and deeply expressive language of Yiddish. With the recent renaissance of interest in Yiddish, and in keeping with a language that embodies the variety and vibrancy of life itself, The New Joys of...

A thoroughly updated edition of this prize-winning, readable introduction to the main theories of first and second language acquisition. This book introduces you to some of the language acquisition research that will help you not just to evaluate existing materials, but also to adapt...

This fourth edition of the bestselling textbook, now available in print, eBook, and audiobook, has been fully updated, continuing to provide a concise introduction to the key concepts of semiotics in accessible and jargon-free language. Demystifying what is a complex, highly interdisciplinary field, key...

The updated second edition of Unlocking Literacy is here--and now pre- and inservice educators will have the very latest research and practical guidance on teaching good reading and spelling skills. Developed for general and special educators of students from prekindergarten to middle school and...

Remember when Dorothy finally reached the Emerald City only to be halted by the Gatekeeper, blocking her hopes of seeing the Great and Powerful Wizard?The path to publication is like that. Agents, and Editors, and Publishers, oh, my! Each one is a barrier between...

This is a really interesting, peculiar book. It's a collection of essays by authors who were big (some bigger than others) in the late Victorian period. They're looking back on their first book, usually interpreted as their first publication. Some of the stories are...

A Valuable Classroom Tool: Separate sections on Latin and Greek derivations. Each section has 20 lessons--with assignments following each lesson--giving the user a vast technical vocabulary and increased word-recognition ability. A Definitive Reference: Hundreds of Greek and Latin stems, prefixes, and suffixes show the...

Grammar for English Language Teachers is an ideal reference guide for experienced and trainee teachers who are developing their knowledge of English grammar systems. The book provides practical ideas for planning lessons, with clear explanations. Easy exercises encourage teachers to understand factors affecting grammatical...

In 2011, novelist Tina Welling began teaching journaling workshops for the mostly male inmates at the Teton County Jail in Jackson, Wyoming. What began as a little-understood impulse on her part became a meaningful journey with surprising results. Welling was floored by how much...

Learn how librarians can positively effect change in areas like digital equity and inclusiveness, while creating powerful programming for middle and high school students. Developing programs for learners can be an ongoing challenge for librarians - especially first-year librarians. Current books on the topic...

Ervaar het plezier van klassieke woordzoekers 100 stimulerende puzzels A persoonlijk cadeau. Perfect voor vrienden en familie. 30 woorden slim verborgen in iedere puzzel Fascinerende woordcategorie n Papier van hoge kwaliteit Een koopje Author: Henning DierolfPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 06/04/2020Pages: 130Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 11.02h...

In this classic bestselling screenwriting guide--now revised and updated--author and film consultant Viki King helps screenwriters go from blank page to completed manuscript through a series of clever and simple questions, ingenious writing exercises, and easy, effective new skills.Viki King's Inner Movie Method is...

Daily Handwriting Practice, Traditional Manuscript is more than just a handwriting book; it's a learning tool that helps developing young minds practice basic skills in an interesting and unique way. For example, as students learn to clearly write, "The pizza is divided into fourths,"...

All of your Common Core needs in one comprehensive, reproducible resource. Master Common Core writing with the help of this all-in-one 120-page resource. Help students tackle each type of writing with mini-lessons organized by standard. Teach students to plan and self-evaluate with included practice...