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Zemelman, S. Daniels, H. & Hyde, A. 2012. Best Practice: Bringing Standards to Life in America's Classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
This invaluable book not only tells, but shows what best practices actually look like in the classroom. It covers best practices in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. |
Harvey, S. Daniels, H. 2009. Comprehension & Collaboration: Inquiry Circles in Action. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
This is a go-to book for me whenever I'm asked to help a teacher plan an inquiry project—especially if it involves group work. It includes so many wonderful strategies. |
Ritchhart, R. Church, M. Morrison, K. 2011. Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for all Learners. San Francisco: Josey-Bass.
This book was my school's 2015–16 book study choice. It includes 21 strategies that can easily be incorporated into any lesson plan. |
Zwiers, J. & Crawford, M. 2011. Academic Conversations: Classroom Talk That Fosters Critical Thinking and Content Understandings. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
This was our 2014-15 book study choice. It includes five core communication skills to help students hold productive conversations across content areas. |
Anderson, J. 2007. Everyday Editing: Inviting Students to Develop Skill and Craft in Writer's Workshop. Portland, ME: Stenhouse.
This book looks to mentor text to teach grammar in the writing workshop. Only Jeff Anderson could make teaching grammar fun. |