Vocabulary and reading comprehension are among Reading First's five key literacy topics; this book presents current research findings and considers their significance for instruction. Specific information is provided on challenges facing English language learners. Contributors include the leading authorities in the field.
Intelligence In addition to the Vocabulary subtest of the WASI, three other
subtests were administered: Block Design, Similarities, and Matrix Reasoning.
The WASI Block Design subtest is a measure of perceptual organization and
general ...
Sociolinguistics: The Essential Readings is a collection of classic articles that have helped define the field of sociolinguistics and provide the foundation for future research, paired with more recent articles which indicate the direction the field has taken. Offers a collection of classic articles that helped to define the field of sociolinguistics paired with more contemporary articles. Contextualizes the history of the subject matter and helps students understand the progression of intellectual development in the field. Includes an editorial introduction written by two prominent researchers in the field, as well as recommendations for further readings.
These essays provide students with a historical perspective that allows them to understand the intellectual progression of the field by highlighting the practical use of theoretical models and the emergence of controversies and key ...
Helping Students Develop Reading and Writing Skills
Addresses the controversy over skills versus language in reading education by integrating the best features of each approach. Based on experience with teachers, the authors present a learning strategy in which students acquire reading and writing skills as a by-product of communication tasks.
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Learn to Play--from Reading Your First Notes to Constructing Complex Cords
Lots of piano books offer either in-depth analysis or quick gimmicks that don't really teach music theory. But The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You'll Ever Need is different. For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians. Instead, it focuses specifically on piano instruction and includes the basics of musical terms, definitions, note-reading structure, and time and key signatures; the foundations for chords and more complicated note constructs; exercises and sample pieces of music that range from playing simple notes to combining harmony and melody; and much more! Perfect even for those starting from scratch, The Only Basic Piano Book You'll Ever Need makes learning to play a cinch.
For students who want to learn the basics and dive right into playing, this book skips all the unnecessary trivia on the history of pianos and avoids lengthy digressions on classical and contemporary musicians.
