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New and Recently Published Books

1. Seven Simple Secrets

   What the BEST Teachers Know and Do!, 2nd Edition

   By Annette Breaux, Todd Whitaker

   Want to know a secret? Regardless of what classroom challenges, standards or initiatives you’re faced with from year to year, there are seven keys to great teaching that never change—and that are often overlooked! In this bestselling book, internationally-acclaimed authors Annette Breaux and Todd...

   To Be Published June 4th 2014 by Routledge
2. Nonfiction Strategies That Work

   Do This--Not That!

   By Lori G. Wilfong

   Teachers are being bombarded with ideas for teaching nonfiction, but what really works? In this essential book, dynamic author Lori G. Wilfong describes ten best practices for teaching nonfiction and how to implement them in the classroom. She also points out practices that should be avoided,...

   To Be Published May 20th 2014 by Routledge
3. The Common Core Grammar Toolkit

   Using Mentor Texts to Teach the Language Standards in Grades 6-8

   By Sean Ruday

   The Common Core’s language standards can seem overwhelming—students need to learn specific, complex grammar rules at each grade level. The Common Core Grammar Toolkit to the rescue! This comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction fun and meaningful. You will learn how to… • Teach the Common...

   Published April 27th 2014 by Routledge
4. Can Pop Culture and Shakespeare Exist in the Same Classroom?

   Using Student Interest to Bring Complex Texts to Life

   By Kristine Gritter, Kathryn Schoon-Tanis, Matthew Althoff

   Expecting students to jump right into a rigorous literature discussion is not always realistic. Students need scaffolding so that they will be more engaged and motivated to read the text and think about it on a deeper level. This book shows English language arts teachers a very effective way to...

   Published April 22nd 2014 by Routledge
5. Rigor in Your Classroom

   A Toolkit for Teachers

   By Barbara R. Blackburn

   Teachers are required to increase the rigor for students, but how? This book by bestselling author and rigor expert Barbara Blackburn has the answer! It is a treasure chest of more than 200 practical and highly-effective tools that can be used across grade levels and subject areas to increase...

   Published April 30th 2014 by Routledge
6. Close Reading in Elementary School

   Bringing Readers and Texts Together

   By Diana Sisson, Betsy Sisson

   The Common Core State Standards encourage teachers to use close reading as a means to help students access complex text. Many literacy experts believe close reading has the power to create strong, independent readers. But what does that really mean, and how does it work in the classroom?This book...

   Published April 27th 2014 by Routledge
7. Common Core in the Content Areas

   Balancing Content and Literacy

   By Jessica Bennett

   The Common Core is requiring literacy across the curriculum, but what does that mean for teachers of subjects like math, science, and social studies who have a lot of content to cover? In this essential book, author Jessica Bennett reassures you that you don’t have to abandon all of your great...

   Published March 23rd 2014 by Routledge
8. Writing Behind Every Door

   Teaching Common Core Writing in the Content Areas

   By Heather Wolpert-Gawron

   For students to become college-ready writers, they must be exposed to writing throughout the school day, not just in English class. This practical book shows teachers in all subject areas how to meet the Common Core State Standards and make writing come alive in the classroom. Award-winning...

   Published March 26th 2014 by Routledge
9. Bringing the Common Core Math Standards to Life

   Exemplary Practices from Middle Schools, 2nd Edition

   By Yvelyne Germain-McCarthy

   As middle school math teachers shift to the Common Core State Standards, the question remains: What do the standards actually look like in the classroom? This book answers that question by taking you inside of real, Common Core classrooms across the country. You’ll see how exemplary teachers are...

   Published April 24th 2014 by Routledge
10. Creating Safe Schools

    A Guide for School Leaders, Teachers, Counselors, and Parents

    By Franklin P. Schargel

    Students, parents, and school staff deserve a safe learning environment. Yet recent headlines of violence, bullying, and drug abuse have shown the vulnerability of schools. In this timely and important resource, leading expert Franklin Schargel provides leaders, teachers, counselors, parents, and...

    Published April 1st 2014 by Routledge
11. Teaching With Text-Based Questions

    Helping Students Analyze Nonfiction and Visual Texts

    By Kevin Thomas Smith

    Help your students navigate complex texts in social studies and across the curriculum! This book shows you how to use a key tool—text-based questions—to build students’ literacy and critical thinking skills and meet the Common Core State Standards. You’ll learn how to ask text-based questions about...

    Published March 17th 2014 by Routledge
12. Tech Tools for Improving Student Literacy

    By Bradford T. Davey, Hilarie B. Davis

    Technology isn’t just fun to use in the classroom, it can also make real improvements in students’ literacy development. In this book, authors Hilarie Davis and Bradford Davey show you how and why to use tech tools to help enhance the teaching of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing....

    Published March 4th 2014 by Routledge