Language Arts & Disciplines

An accessible introduction to the study of language in the brain, covering language processing, language acquisition, literacy, and language disorders. Neurolinguistics, the study of language in the brain, describes the anatomical structures (networks of neurons in the brain) and physiological processes (ways for these...

Author: J. O. CutteridgePublisher: Oxford University PressPublished: 11/01/2014Pages: 32Binding Type: SpiralWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.90h x 4.50w x 0.10dISBN: 9780175660018

Focusing on the big picture as well as the crucial details, Bell examines twelve stories by both established writers (including Peter Taylor, Mary Gaitskill, and Carolyn Chute) and his own former students. A story's use of time, plot, character, and other elements of fiction...

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Our ability to find meaning in things is one of the most important aspects of human life. But it is also one of the most mysterious. Where does meaning come from? What sorts of things have meaning? And...

The latest research and most effective teaching tools for better early literacy instruction Literacy Unlocked explores the pivotal role of early literacy instruction in shaping a child's reading development and overall academic success. Shifting the focus from reactive intervention to a proactive approach that...

Master the basics of a lyrical and useful language Even though most people don't use Latin anymore, it used to be spoken by millions of people from across the ancient world. It later morphed into new languages we still use today! In Latin For...

Este programa de idiomas de nivel intermedio ampliado y actualizado está diseñado para ayudar a los hispanohablantes a adquirir un dominio del inglés estadounidense. Es una guía de seguimiento y autodidacta ideal para los hispanos que han dominado el programa Inglés para Latinos, Nivel...

Tens of thousands of K-3 teachers have relied on this book--now revised and expanded with more than 50% new material--to plan and deliver effective literacy instruction tailored to each student's needs. The authors provide a detailed framework for implementing differentiated small-group instruction over multiweek...

Learn how to persuade cats--the world's most skeptical and cautious negotiators--with this primer on rhetoric and argument from the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for Arguing! Cats are skilled manipulators who can talk you into just about anything without a single...

Gotham Writers' Workshop has mastered the art of teaching the craft of writing in a way that is practical, accessible, and entertaining. Now the techniques of this renowned school are available in this book. Here you'll find: - The fundamental elements of fiction craft-character,...

Learn beginner French grammar painlessly with step-by-step lessons that focus on the essentials and help you build a learning habit.Inside "French Grammar for Beginners" you'll find: 30 beginner-level French grammar lessons: This reference and practice book covers everything you need to know about beginner...

The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for elementary level (A2) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with 60 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Be confident about...

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Dutch learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students. Books that present many new problems to the...

Discover Deify, a captivating creative writing RPG based on mythology from around the world. Create your own deity, molding new gods and their fate from inception to demise. Manage divine resources like domains, epithets, and mortal champions, and navigate written prompts with a tarot...

Because teacher collaboration isn't an option, it's a MUST! EL authorities Maria Dove and Andrea Honigsfeld take ESL teachers and their general education colleagues step-by-step through building a successful collaboration--or improving an existing one. And since no teaching team is exactly alike, you'll find...

These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included.Author: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtPublisher: Steck Vaughn School SupplyPublished: 02/21/2014Pages: 144Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 0.50dISBN: 9780544261839Audience: Ages 4-8

The fifth edition of the Collins COBUILD Learner's Dictionary has been revised and updated to include detailed coverage of today's English in a clear, attractive format.Ideal for intermediate level learners of English, and with full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!! Named a Best Book of 2019 by TIME, Amazon, and The Washington Post A Wired Must-Read Book of Summer "Gretchen McCulloch is the internet's favorite linguist, and this book is essential reading. Reading her work is like suddenly...

Your go-to guide for expressing yourself correctly in the most spoken language in the world Basic English Grammar For Dummies is the bestselling grammar guide that's perfect for readers who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. This well-rounded primer covers the...

Learn the basic techniques every successful playwright knows! Amid the hundreds of "how-to" books out there, there have been very few which attempted to analyze the mysteries of play construction. Lajos Egri's classic, The Art of Dramatic Writing, does just that, with instruction that...