Book Description
This brief version of the best—selling cross—curricular classic retains its hallmark coverage of source—based writing skills combined with five popular readings chapters. This portable version represents a carefully—chosen selection from the original edition, with five (of the original seven) readings chapters included in their entirety. The abbreviated rhetoric section still covers the skills of summary, critique, and synthesis, taking students step—by—step through the process of writing papers based on source material. Students then put these skills to practice on thematically—linked essays on provocative topics in the discipline—specific readings chapters. A stronger focus on argumentation addresses the trend found in today's composition classrooms. Individuals interested in writing from sources and academic writing in different disciplines.
Customer Reviews:
Convoluted Nightmare -just terrible.......2007-03-02
I'm currently using this for a freshman English course, and I find it is a complete mess. There are historical mistakes (claiming Cicero was the greatest writer of the Roman Empire -when Cicero wrote during the Republic), spelling errors, and even grammatical errors (take the title of Chapter 4 for instance: "Types of Synthesis: Explanatory and Argument" -has the author ever run into the term parallelism?).
The book is full of redundancies and proprietary terminology. Some of the concepts are barely explained, others are beaten to death. The writing style is not consistent, leading to the suspicion that many people had their hands in this one -perhaps "authors" in India. Some of the exercises are barely comprehensible. For instance:
"Look over the preceding readings and make a list of the ways they address the overall topics of computers, communication, and relationships. Make your list as detailed as you can. Then write several lists grouping together the readings that deal with similar aspects of the overall topics" (108).
We really don't want our students writing like this, so the last thing we should do is expose them to a textbook like this.
Some of the reading selections are good, and others are vapid, pointless, and generally worthless. Essays about dirty dorm rooms and lack of parking spaces behind the gym -oh yes, this is really provocative.
I challenge anyone to find me a worse textbook.
Great Service.......2007-02-24
Received book within a week of purchase. Book in excellent condition. Great Service!
Good for Academics.......2006-03-27
The book provides quality information about research papers and topical essays that effectively demonstrate the many major parts of a research paper. It focuses on summary, synthesis, critique, and analysis; the inside cover gives the reader an easy to read summary of the contents. While the subject matter of writing papers is fairly dry, the information contained in the essays is somewhat interesting.
The best apparatus out there.......2002-10-24
This cut down by more than half the time it has taken my students to learn to write summaries, integrate sources, understand argument, and write syntheses.
Many of the readings are also interesting and productive, especially those on Folklore and Obedience to Authority. I'd teach it in combination with a course reader, though, since there's almost no attention to the process of helping students find their voice and write more beautiful prose.
But no one book can do everything, and I plan to keep teaching this one. My students like it too -- with its focus on arguable ideas and the wonderful step-by-step breakdown of the writing process.
Book Description
This book is designed to assist pre-service and in-service classroom teachers in weaving music, visual arts, drama, and movement into the elementary/middle school curriculum in order to stimulate the learning process, enrich other subject areas, and provide opportunities for creative expression and self-fulfillment. By providing the basic tools and activities that teachers will need, Gelineau helps teachers gains confidence in using the arts in the their elementary classrooms. The content of the book is informed by the National Standards for the Arts.
Customer Reviews:
integrating arts .......2007-10-02
a bit slower on the delivery than expected, but the item is in great condition!
Not what I expected.......2006-08-12
I ordered "Integrating the Arts Across the Elementary School Curriculum" and "Art and Cognition: Integrating the Visual Arts in the Curriculum"and "Arts as Meaning Makers, The: Integrating Literature and the Arts Throughout the Curriculum". I was so disappointed to see this book had only a small section at the end of the book describing any lesson plans to use integrating art in the curriculum, and the book cost $55.00! I thought for that price I would have had a book full of information I could use in my classroom. I would not buy this book again, in fact I would like to get a refund. Surprisingly, "Arts as Meaning Makers, The: Integrating Literature and the Arts Throughout the Curriculum" turned out to be much more informative and useful and it was only $6.97.
Must have book for teachers!.......2005-06-15
For some teachers, the idea of integrating the arts into the elementary classroom may seem daunting. The beauty of Gelineau's book is that she provides teachers with both the tools and activities necessary to make the transition seem far less overwhelming. There are sections devoted to each of the arts and within each section there are descriptors for all the elements that make up each art form. One of the most interesting things about this book is the introduction Gelineau gives at the beginning of each chapter. There is usually a definition of the art form as well as a historical perspective. Gelineau's book is completely user friendly in that it not only clarifies the concepts, but then offers clear activities for immediate implementation. All a teacher needs to do is to become comfortable with the arts. This is easy to do once you embrace the belief that the educational value of the arts lies in the doing and not in the outcome. The book is divided into seven sections. Chapters one and two deal with the power of the arts, while chapters three through seven discuss the specific art forms and how to integrate them into an elementary or middle school curriculum. Chapter seven entitled Making Connections gives some great ideas for connecting the arts to specific content areas. Because of it's easy to follow format and straightforward ideas; this book is truly a "must" for the teacher that wishes to incorporate the arts into a curriculum.
Customer Reviews:
Not for a Primary Teacher.......2003-06-25
This book has great info., but as a primary teacher I found the material hard to relate.
"One Source for Survival in the Classroom".......2000-09-24
One teacher that reviewed this book said that this book was the "one source for survival in the classroom." After reading this book, you will see why. The Vaccas have put together a text that is a goldmine of methods and strategies that are immediately applicable in the classroom.
One of my professors made a comment to our Content Literacy class that "one of the salient points about content area literacy and students is that we assume that because a student can read, we automatically take for granted that her interaction with the text will be a fruitful one. But as many of you know, this is frequently not the case. Especially with ESL students,students from other than white, middle class, suburban backgrounds, and students with exceptionalities. This is where content area literacy methodology comes into play, and as a teacher, you play a crucial role in helping students interact with their texts in a way that helps the student make meaning. Interaction with the printed word is at the very heart of literacy."
This text contains a wealth of practical activities and strategies designed to foster content area literacy by assisting the teacher in scaffolding instruction so that all students can become knowledgable and profficient in developing their own learning strategies.
Although the book is a little "pricey," in the end it is well worth the investment, because it is just that, an investment. I have a rich resource that I can utilize many times over, which will be a source of support and instruction for many years to come.
Still the best reading methods book around.......1999-12-15
This book by Vacca is still the best of the content-area reading books on the market. Unlike many of the others out there, this one shows splendid visual representations and step-by-step approaches to a variety of reading strategies for secondary teachers. Save yourself time. Give this one a try.
An Excellent Teaching Methods Text.......1999-12-06
I am using this book as one of the texts in a secondary methods class I am teaching to preservice teachers. While so many of the texts we encounter in these types of classes are rather simplistic, contrived "recipe books," this book is truly a breath of fresh air. It is well organized, and it covers literacy instruction very effectively. Good, practical strategies are provided to assist the teacher as lessons are developed and presented. The theoretical bases upon which the strategies are based are evident, so that the teacher isn't just presented with a handful of activities which don't really lead anywhere. I particularly like the graphic representations which preview the material covered in each chapter. These provide a great overview and a sense of organization.
As I present material on how one goes about selecting a good textbook, I use this book as an example of a text which is well prepared and very user friendly. The organizational structure of the book is excellent, from the front material through the appendices, bibliography and indices.
My only complaint about the book is its price. But the way text prices are going lately, maybe it's not too far out of line. Seventy four dollars just seems like a lot of money for 550 pages.
I highly recommend this text to anyone who needs to incorporate literacy instruction into a content area classroom. It is very practical yet has a solid theoretical base. It will be an excellent resource for the thoughtful practitioner.
Book Description
In Learning Under the Influence of Language and Literature, Lester Laminack and Reba Wadsworth demonstrated how to make the read - aloud a strong supporting structure for literacy learning across the day. Now with Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum they reveal how the read - aloud can strengthen students' abilities and achievement in other subject areas.
Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum is a practical guide to expanding your read - aloud instruction to accomplish literacy - based goals in four key subject areas - math, social studies, language arts, and science. You'll find strategic advice for planning thematic, content - driven units that use reading aloud to scaffold understanding and increase engagement. Beginning with smart ideas for introducing students to new content through picture books, Laminack and Wadsworth share ideas for assembling themed sets of children's literature that help kids use the predictable structures of the read - aloud to connect with new ideas. Then Reading - Aloud Across the Curriculum provides suggestions for helping students do research that extends the knowledge they've gotten from whole - class readings and build a bridge from literacy skills to content knowledge. Laminack and Wadsworth give you three specific units of study each for social studies, language arts, science, and even math - twelve units altogether. Each comes with dozens of recommended titles, over 400 in all!
Full of useful planning tips, classroom - tested strategies, and Laminack and Wadsworth's trademark enthusiasm for children's literature, Reading Aloud Across the Curriculum doesn't just pick up where its predecessor left off - it takes you and your students to whole new levels of cross - curricular engagement.
Book Description
Lessons, activities, poems, and book lists along with helpful hints and how-to's that make teaching poetry a joy. Help students develop fluency, enhance comprehension, use vivid language, understand metaphor and simile, and so much more. Motivate even the most reluctant readers with fresh ideas and wonderful poems in this beautifully written guide, a source of teaching ideas and inspiration!
Book Description
This book lays the foundation of writing instruction with an explanation of the writing process, including classroom examples implemented throughout the curriculum. The levels of writing provide a common-sense way to approach evaluation and at the same time offer practice for writing.
Book Description
This new offering in McGraw-Hill’s line of inexpensive readers gathers seventy-five multidisciplinary essays together at a student-friendly price. Organized around specific disciplines with the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences, 75 Readings Across the Curriculum helps students make connections between disciplines and provides excellent models for writing.
Book Description
The Storytelling Classroom is an inspiring, practical and immediately applicable collection of preK through eighth grade lesson plans by and for teachers and media specialists who use storytelling in the classroom and storytellers who work in the classroom. Each lesson plan is linked to National Standards in Language Arts Social Studies, Math or Science and accompanied by an essay which provides a glimpse of the alchemy that occurs when students, teachers and story are brought together: student engagement, classrooms that are alive with thinking students, LEARNING!
Book Description
This thorough and complete guide is an essential reference in teaching research and writing in the humanities, sciences, social sciences and business. Presents comprehensive coverage of both primary and secondary research methods. In-depth outlines of model research projects in each discipline help readers see the similarities and differences between research in the four discipline areas. Details the latest MLA and APA documentation formats for electronic sources. Contains a complete listing of library resources by discipline, including computerized databases. Features in-chapter exercises and discussion questions. Features a new section on critical thinking, in Chapter 1, relating the inquiry process to critical thinking skills. For those interested in enhancing their research skills.
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Brief English Handbook, The (8th Edition)
The Reader's Handbook: Reading Strategies for College and Everyday Life (3rd Edition)
Perceiving the Arts: An Introduction to the Humanities (8th Edition)
Learning to Think Things Through: A Guide to Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum (2nd Edition)
College Reading and Study Skills (10th Edition)
