Synopses & Reviews
In the four short years since publication, the first edition of
The English Teacher's Companion quickly became the instructional bible for English teachers. Covering the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction, it proved to be a revolutionary guide for preservice and inservice teachers alike. And with it author Jim Burke became one of the most trusted names in secondary English.
Now, in this new edition, ETC2, Jim incorporates his current thinking. He also shows how teachers can address standards and assessment issues while maintaining their commitment to meaningful, engaging curriculum. With all this, plus updated revisions and 40 percent completely new material, his ETC2 is a must-have addition to every English teacher's bookshelf.
Written for the way most teachers read-on the run, in search of a particular solution-the second edition retains the original's highly structured format with a new more open design for ease of use. Chapters are clearly subdivided; lessons are presented step-by-step; and assessment is integrated throughout. Outstanding new features include:
- increased emphasis on theoretical foundations
- completely revised major curriculum areas, especially reading and writing
- changes that reflect the latest use of technology in the classroom
- updated recommendations for the latest resources
- improved alignment with the latest standards and assessments
- sample instructional sequences to show how a complete unit looks
- new instructional design and planning tools
- expanded strategies for helping English Language Learners.
Discover-or rediscover-a valued colleague who challenges you to reexamine your own classroom practice. Read
ETC2, reference it, share it, but most of all USE it-as your primary source of information about classroom management, curriculum content, professional development, and more.
Synopsis
This book covers the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. A-31-A38) and index.
Synopsis
In the four short years since publication, the first edition of The English Teacher's Companion quickly became the instructional bible for English teachers. Covering the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction, it proved to be a revolutionary guide for preservice and inservice teachers alike. And with it author Jim Burke became one of the most trusted names in secondary English. Now, in this new edition, ETC2, Jim incorporates his current thinking. He also shows how teachers can address standards and assessment issues while maintaining their commitment to meaningful, engaging curriculum. With all this, plus updated revisions and 40 percent completely new material, his ETC2 is a must-have addition to every English teacher's bookshelf. Written for the way most teachers readon the run, in search of a particular solutionthe second edition retains the original's highly structured format with a new more open
About the Author
JIM BURKE teaches English at Burlingame High School in California. He is the author of numerous best-selling books, including The English Teachers Companion, Second Edition, Reading Reminders, Writing Reminders and School Smarts, all published by Heinemann, as well as The Readers Handbook, published by Great Source. He also offers online courses with HeinemannU. Jim is the recipient of NCTEs 2000 Exemplary English Leadership Award. Inducted into the California Reading Associations Hall of Fame in 2001, he currently serves on the Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts Standards Committee of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Email Jim Burke at
[email protected]Table of Contents
Introduction Foundations
August
Thinking About Teaching and Learning
A Modern Profile of Adult Literacy
Teaching Reading in High School
The Place and Purpose of Vocabulary
Putting Grammar in Its Place
Teaching Writing
Teaching Speaking and Listening
Teaching Thinking in the English Class
Composing a Curriculum
Measuring Student Progress New Directions in Teaching English
Digital Literacy
Media Literacy
Integrating English Projects and Exhibitions into the Curriculum
Service Learning Issues in Teaching English
Success for All
What Gender Is English?
Thoughts About Culture, Race, and Language
Ethics and the Study of English
Teaching Advanced Placement and Honors English
English Teachers and the Law From Becoming to Being an English Teacher
Dear New Teacher
Getting a Job Teaching English
Organizing Yourself to Teach English and Have a Life
Creating a Thoughtful Community
The Politics of Education
Joining the Professional Conversation Appendixes