How To Use Numbers In Conversation

The K-3 Guide to Academic Conversations

“For thousands of years people have been using the skills we describe in this book to engage in conversations with others. What isn’t as prevalent, however, is instruction--especially in primary grades—in which we engage students in productive conversations about academic ideas. This book fills that very big need.” --Jeff Zwiers & Sara Hamerla Talk about content mastery . . . Primary teachers, you won’t want to miss this: if you’re looking for a single resource to foster purposeful content discussions and high-quality interpersonal engagement, then put Jeff Zwiers and Sara Hamerla’s K-3 Guide to Academic Conversations at the top of your reading list. Whether your students love to talk or not, all must be equipped with key conversation skills such as active listening, taking turns, posing, clarifying, supporting with examples, and arguing ideas. This ready resource comes packed with every imaginable tool you could need to make academic conversations part of your everyday teaching: Sample lesson plans and anchor charts Guidelines for creating effective prompts Applications across content areas, with corresponding assessments Rubrics and protocols for listening to student speech Transcripts of conversations and questions for reflection Companion website with video and downloadable resources Tens of thousands of students in the upper grades have reaped the benefits of academic conversations: high-quality face-to-face interactions, increased motivation, stronger collaborative argumentation skills, and better understanding and retention of content. The K-3 Guide to Academic Conversations is that resource for providing your primary students with the same powerful learning opportunities.

Conversations on Arithmetic ... adapted to the use of ladies' schools, etc

English for Nerds Guide Book

Ready to unlock the English Multiverse and level up your language skills the nerdy way? This is not your average textbook—English for Nerds Guide Book is your secret weapon for mastering English through the worlds you already love: comics, games, sci-fi, movies, memes, and fandoms. Say goodbye to boring drills and hello to real English, packed with the phrases, slang, and cultural know-how you need to thrive in online communities, conventions, and everyday adventures. Whether you want to decode internet speak, order pizza like a local, chat at a comic con, or watch movies without subtitles, this guide has you covered. Inside, you’ll find: Step-by-step quests to build grammar, vocabulary, and confidence Insider tips for speaking, writing, and thinking like a native nerd Fun practice routines, daily challenges, and expert hacks for fast progress Hundreds of real-life examples from games, fandoms, and pop culture The language you need for travel, tech, food, and making friends worldwide Why just learn English when you can geek out and get fluent? Grab your copy of English for Nerds Guide Book and start your ultimate language quest today—because the best way to learn is to play!