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PDF with writing support for planning proposals and reports

PDF capture of a slideshow that explains effective read alouds including think aloud and modeling. IT explores pre-reading, during and after activities

Welcome to the electronic edition of Whose History? Engaging History Students through Historical Fiction .

Identifes key aspects of reflective writing how this relates to critical thinking

Infographic in PDF format with supporting information on how to use it effectively and different models to promote deeper thinking and engagement

n 2004, the US publishing house Scholastic published the research foundation paper School libraries work! (Scholastic Library Publishing, 2004). This document presented position statements from a variety of organisations from around the world and findings of empirical studies conducted in the past decade of research which has focused on the impact of school libraries and teacher librarians on learning outcomes. The 3rd edition of this document was published in 2008.

Report of the School libraries 21C online discussion, commissioned by School Libraries and Information Literacy Unit, Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training.

This e:update provides teachers with practical information about how to write Readers' Theatre scripts that will meet the specific needs of their students. Teacher-written scripts enable Readers' Theatre to be used on a regular basis based on books that have been programmed for the class. The range of ideas provided in this e:update will assist those new to this strategy and complement the resources of those teachers already using Readers' Theatre.

The capacity to critically evaluate information is central within the research process of locating resources for academic purposes. Apart from being able to differentiate between fact and fiction, it's important for you to be able to assess the relevance, accuracy and suitability of information to your particular purpose.

Scan reviews eresources, websites and other learning and teaching resources in the context of the curriculum. Reviews indicate user level, curriculum connections, resource type by icon and SCIS numbers. Includes a link to downloadable pdf: Aboriginal Education K-12 Resource Guide

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a brief summary of IL and threshold concepts

A library full of the best-illustrated wordless picture books from around the world: what could be better for a child on the way to starting a new life in a strange country away from the hardships and difficulties that forced this radical move. Books with beautiful pictures instead of words - pictures that everyone can read without understanding the language of where the books come from; pictures that can invite new stories to be told, perhaps making sense of life. Ibby is proud to be involved with this project because it encompasses what we believe in: that every child has the right to become a reader. The enjoyment of reading pictures is the first step to becoming a reader for life.

Here is a list of Online Graphic Novels and Comics. They vary from being read online or download as a pdf. With these comics you can use them for comprehension activities, use them as stimulus to give students ideas when they are making their own, you can also look at characters, setting and the plot of the comic.

Teaching science in middle school is fraught with challenges. The textbooks are dense with unfamiliar concepts, the vocabulary unique and difficult, and the students reticent to talk about the text (Fang 2006). Often, the teacher does not have the necessary hands-on materials, and has no supplementary texts in the class - room. Because there is so much to cover in the curriculum, ever y minute in class is valuable (Abell and Lederman 2007). So, how can reading aloud to middle school students be a valuable use of time?

"Wixie is an educational platform that empowers students voice and boost their self-expression capabilities. It provides students with the tools to showcase their learning using various modalities including text, clip art, video and voice recordings. Students can work individually or in teams and in real-time. They can also easily share their work as a URL, an image, an eBook, or as a PDF. "

Covers mission, policy, resources, staffing, programs, promotion

This statement describes the professional knowledge, skills and commitment demonstrated by teacher librarians working at a level of excellence. It represents the goals to which all Australian teacher librarians should aspire, and provides inspiration for quality teaching and ongoing professional practice.

NSW DEC document portraying the research cycle that students undertake.

Presentation of research findings of Julia Bale