Teachers Share Instructional Resources
Oct 22, 2007 12:55 PM
Don't know where to start when looking for useful classroom resources? Well, you've come to the right place. Here, the New Teacher Advisory Committee will share with you the resources that new teachers have found to be most useful in the journey to becoming better teachers. So, spread the word and SHARE your most useful resource by e-mailing the committee at wschror@ufttc.org.
Handbook of Poetic Forms ISBN 0915924609
Abigail Murtagh, 1st year, Grade 6 Humanities, M.S. 447
Abbey says, "It teaches poetry for you." For the Handbook, 19 teaching poets have written 76 entries on traditional and modern poetic forms. The Handbook succinctly defines the forms, summarizes their histories, quotes good examples (ancient and modern, by adults and young writers), and offers professional tricks of the trade on how to use each form.
Learn more and buy it here from BORDERS.
The First Days of School ISBN 0962936065
Eli Smith, 3rd Year, Grade 6 Math, M.S. 447
Eli says, "It has answers to all the questions that overwhelmed new teachers have about how to organize a class, rules, and procedures." The First Days of School is for new and veteran teachers, from kindergarten to college instructors. The graphic layout, with 297 photos and illustrations, is partnered with text that flows silken smooth. You will learn about classroom management, teaching for mastery and to standards, and creating positive expectations.
Learn more and buy it here from BORDERS.
Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6) ISBN 0325003106
Sharon Doldron, 4th Year, Grade 6 Humanities, M.S. 447
Sharon says, "It's an excellent resource that supports the balanced literacy approach." The product of many years of work with classroom teachers, Guiding Readers and Writers (Grades 3-6) is one of the most comprehensive, authoritative guides available today. It explores all the essential components of a quality literacy program.
Learn more and buy it here from BORDERS.
