Teachers and teacher educators asked for: the latest research on literacy more information about national standards ways to consider gender in instruction advice for teaching Advanced Placement classes ideas for teaching media literacy and incorporating technology effectively into instruction even more resources for mentoring new teachers analysis of how trends in society, culture, and politics impact teachers and their classrooms. And Jim delivers. He has revamped his introductory chapters on literacy learning to include up-to-the-minute thinking from the field, and he has incorporated lists of key standards and helpful suggestions for reaching them. His practical strategies turn recent findings on literacy and gender into well-designed, research-based instruction, and his ideas help you meet the very different needs of AP students by understanding their goals and providing them with appropriate challenges.

This book covers the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction.

Jim Burke connects the why of teaching English/Language Arts to the how. He looks comprehensively at the research and reality of classrooms, provides practical and thoughtful methods for meeting ELA standards, and shares assessments that show what students know. --

This book covers the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction.

Advice for new teacher excellence, including guidance on classroom management.

If you're a high school teacher, no need to despair. Jim Burke has created a Common Core Companion for you, too, as your one-stop guide across subjects.

This warm and practical guidebook by celebrated author and educator Ralph Fletcher demystifies the teaching of writing and shows how to engage every student.