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 It's in the Bag (Book Study Project)

"It’s in the Bag" is a professional development book study project designed to further teachers’ study of evidence-based literacy research, practices and strategies.  This is accomplished through group discussions and individual classroom experiences based upon the shared readings of professional books. 

When selecting a book from the “It’s in the Bag” collection, you will receive 10 copies of the book and the facilitator’s guide for up to 8 weeks.  The only cost to you is the initial shipping.  The cost of the return shipping will be incurred by ESBOCES and a return shipping label will be provided. 

 

Please click here for more information about the "It's in the Bag" Book Study Project.

 

 Bringing Words to Life, Robust Vocabulary Instruction

Authors: Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown and Linda Kucan

Publisher: The Guilford Press (2002)

Bringing Words to Life is an excellent resource that provides research-based strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school.  It explains why providing rich information about words and their uses enhances students' language comprehension and production.  Teachers are guided in selecting words for instruction, developing student-friendly explanations of new words, creating meaningful learning activities and getting students involved in thinking about, using, and noticing new words both within and outside the classroom.  "You Try It" sections are provided to give teachers exercises to bring concepts to life.  Appendices are included in the back.  Appendix A gives lists of books rich in vocabulary for kindergarten through second grade.  Appendix B offers lists of books for creating a lively verbal environment.

Bringing Words to Life Facilitator's Guide
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