Mindful of words : spelling and vocabulary explorations, grades 4-8 / Kathy Ganske.
| Author/creator | Ganske, Kathy author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : The Guilford Press, [2021] |
| Description | xviii, 406 pages ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "This treasured resource for upper-elementary and middle school teachers--now in a revised second edition with a new lesson-planning framework--presents ready-to-use activities to advance students' spelling and vocabulary knowledge, including academic vocabulary. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume provides over 120 reproducible word sorts, organized by spelling stages, plus additional reproducible forms, word lists, and activities in the appendices. Kathy Ganske's research-based approach emphasizes cognitive engagement, discussion, and active learning. The book features firsthand tips from experienced teachers, strategies for building morphological awareness, "Did You Know?" sections with absorbing stories about specific words, discussions of idioms, and literature suggestions. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible appendix materials"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2020028898 |
| ISBN | 9781462544288 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1462544282 hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781462544271 paperback |
| ISBN | 1462544274 paperback |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | LB1574 .G35 2021 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |