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The English Teacher's Survival Guide - (J-B Ed: Survival Guides) 2nd Edition by Mary Lou Brandvik & Katherine S McKnight (Paperback)

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  • Problem-solving techniques for all aspects of the English teacher's job This unique time-saving book is packed with tested techniques and materials to assist new and experienced English teachers with virtually every phase of their job from lesson planning to effective discipline techniques.
  • About the Author: Mary Lou Brandvik, a former Teacher of the Year, has taught English in public schools and at the university level.
  • 336 Pages
  • Education, Teaching Methods & Materials
  • Series Name: J-B Ed: Survival Guides

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About the Book



Previous ed.: West Nyack, N.Y.: Center for Applied Research in Education, c1994.



Book Synopsis



Problem-solving techniques for all aspects of the English teacher's job

This unique time-saving book is packed with tested techniques and materials to assist new and experienced English teachers with virtually every phase of their job from lesson planning to effective discipline techniques. The book includes 175 easy-to-understand strategies, lessons, checklists, and forms for effective classroom management and over 50 reproducible samples teachers can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. It is filled with creative and functional ideas for reading response activities, writing assignments, group and individual projects, and speeches.

  • Offers instructions for creating and implementing an effective classroom-wide behavior management program
  • Shows how to practice the art of teaching English effectively and reduce time on labor intensive tasks
  • Reveals how to work effectively with parents, colleagues, substitute teachers, administrators, and community resources

The second edition includes coverage of technology in the classroom, advice for working with reluctant readers, a wealth of sample teaching units and more.



From the Back Cover



This unique teacher time-saver is packed with tested techniques and materials to assist new and seasoned English teachers with virtually every phase of the job, from lesson planning to effective discipline techniques. This revised edition of the best-selling book includes 175 strategies, lessons, checklists, and forms for effective classroom management and over 50 reproducible samples teachers can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. As comprehensive as it is easy to apply, the book shows how to practice the art of teaching English effectively, reduce time on labor-intensive tasks, and contains
  • Techniques for organizing teaching units and designing daily lessons

  • Tested ideas for working effectively with parents, colleagues, substitutes, administrators, and community resources

  • Information on media literacy and technology

  • Advice for working with reluctant readers

  • Creative ideas for reading response activities, writing assignments, group and individual projects, and speeches

  • Suggestions for handling controversial issues such as confidentiality and censorship

"A must-have guide for both novice and experienced secondary English teachers. The book's positive, affirming tone makes you want to be the best teacher you can be. I wish it had been available when I was a new English teacher--it could have made the difference between surviving and thriving."
--Thomas G. Gunning, professor emeritus, Southern Connecticut State University



About the Author



Mary Lou Brandvik, a former Teacher of the Year, has taught English in public schools and at the university level. In 1991 she received the Lila B. Wallace Teacher-Scholar Award from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her previous books include Writing Process Activities Kit.

Katherine S. McKnight, Ph.D. has been a literacy educator for over 20 years. A former high school English teacher, she is currently associate professor of secondary education at National-Louis University and a national consultant for National Council of Teachers of English. She is the author of The Teacher's Big Book of Graphic Organizers, also from Jossey-Bass.

Dimensions (Overall): 10.99 Inches (H) x 8.43 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Series Title: J-B Ed: Survival Guides
Genre: Education
Sub-Genre: Teaching Methods & Materials
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Theme: Language Arts
Format: Paperback
Author: Mary Lou Brandvik & Katherine S McKnight
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 2011
TCIN: 85736522
UPC: 9780470525135
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-9916
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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