This text offers practical insights for English teachers, especially novice educators, to incorporate into their classroom lessons. Roseboro guides readers through the metacognitive process that we grow to understand in our beginning years as essential parts of curriculum development. Her words encourage meaningful engagement and collaborative learning among students and teachers. Moreover, the content-specific activities demonstrate a belief in and commitment to academic rigor and relevance.
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Anna J. Small Roseboro, a National Board Certified Teacher has over four decades experience teaching in public and private schools, mentoring early career educators, facilitating leadership institutes. She was awarded Distinguished Service Awards by the California Association of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English.
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Foreword: Teaching the Ways They Learn by R. Joseph Rodríguez
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter One - Scoping Out the Year in Preview - Plan Now to Be Effective and Efficient
Chapter Two - Networking Socially at the Start of a School Year
Chapter Three - Unpacking the Story and Understanding Genres
Chapter Four - Compelling Writing Informational to Persuasive
Chapter Five - Taking T.I.M.E. to Teach Poetry
Chapter Six -Versing Life Together
Chapter Seven - Learning to Speak Publicly
Chapter Eight - Teaching Grammar of Standard English and Terms in Media Arts
Afterword: Bon Voyage Acknowledge the Challenge and Maximize the Opportunity
Notes
Bibliography
About the Author