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Resources for loan February 2011

Active readers: tools and strategies for comprehension by Cheryl Lacey. Carlton South, Vic: Curriculum Corporation, 2008. “This series of three books for lower, middle and upper primary provides an overview of comprehension, six key comprehension strategies and resources to invite discussion and engage students in active reading

behaviours.” – Publisher website. 372.4 LAC

All you need to teach ... comprehension: reading with understanding by Angela Ehmer. South Yarra, Vic: Macmillan Teacher Resources, 2009. This is a collection of three books aimed Ages 5 – 8, Ages 8 – 10 & Ages 10+. The collection provides teaching tips on a range of

topics including levels of thinking; what makes comprehension difficult?; supporting students to comprehend texts; and comprehension strategies. 372.4 EHM Beginning ESL: support material for primary new arrivals by Valerie Astbury et al. Melbourne: Department of Education and Training, 2004. This resource “is a practical resource for teachers of newly arrived English as a second language (ESL) learners. It is designed … to support classroom teachers who may be unfamiliar with the needs of ESL learners new to learning English … [and] to help teachers to teach the basic English that students will need to communicate simple wants and needs.” – Back cover. 428.2 BEG

The best of Practically Primary: selections from the first ten years. Norwood, SA: Australian Literacy Educators' Association, 2007. The best of Practically Primary presents a collection of articles from the journal, Practically Primary. “The articles have been selected to provide a wide variety of strategies and ideas for primary classrooms…and they have been organised in seven sections: Projects and strategies; Multimedia texts; Reading; Code breaking of print texts; Catering for diversity; Writing; Assessment.” – Back cover. 372.4 BES

Bringing technology into the classroom by Gordon Lewis. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. This book aims to show English Language teachers how to use the range of new technologies available to them. The reader is taken step by step through the use of a range of online and offline tools including word

processing, interactive whiteboards and the internet. It provides practical classroom ideas as well as time saving confidence building tips to get the best out of technology. 371.1 LEW

Conversations about text: teaching grammar using literary texts by Joanne Rossbridge & Kathy Rushton. Newtown, NSW: Primary English Teaching Association (e:lit), 2010. “This book focuses on teaching grammar in the context of literary texts in the primary school and middle years. Outstanding classroom practitioners share their strategies, programs and whole units of work.” – Publisher website. 428.2 ROS Creating learning spaces for refugees: the role of multicultural organisations in Australia by Beatriz Miralles-Lombardo, Judith Miralles, Barry Golding. Adelaide: NCVER, 2008. "Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this research sought to … identify how [multicultural community] organisations assist refugees in their learning of English language and work skills." – Publisher website. 362.87 MIR Easy ways to reach & teach English language learners: Grades K-5 by Valerie SchifferDanoff. New York: Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2008. “This guide helps you pinpoint an English language learner (ELL)’s language skill level, anticipate social and academic challenges, and use simple techniques to help the child participate in your lessons and classroom routines as much as possible.” – Back cover. 372.6 SCH English for primary teachers: a handbook of activities and classroom language by Mary Slattery & Jane Willis. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. This book “aims to build teachers' confidence in their ability to use English effectively, at the same time as providing advice and techniques for primary English teachers.” – Publisher website. Includes CD. 372.6 SLA English language learners in your classroom: strategies that work by Ellen Kottler, Jeffrey A. Kottler, Chris Street. 3rd ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press, 2008. 428.007 KOT Enriching literacy: text, talk and tales in today's classroom: a practical handbook for multilingual schools by Brent Language Service. Stoke on Trent, England: Trentham Books, 1999. This book "sets out the practical strategies and activities that help bilingual children to become competent in the formal academic language the curriculum requires." – Back cover. 372.6 RIC

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ESL active learning lessons by Imogene Forte & Mary Ann Pangle. Cheltenham, Vic: Hawker Brownlow Education, 2002. 428.24 FOR ESL content-based language: games, puzzles and inventive exercises by Imogene Forte & Mary Ann Pangle. Cheltenham, Vic: Hawker Brownlow Education, 2002. 428.24 FOR ESL reading and spelling: games, puzzles and inventive

exercises by Imogene Forte & Mary Ann Pangle. Cheltenham, Vic: Hawker Brownlow Education, 2002. 428.24 FOR ESL scales . Carlton, Vic: Curriculum Corporation, 1994. “ESL scales assists teachers to record the progress of students` learning in English as a Second Language (ESL) … ESL scales is a framework for systematic interpretation of observed language behaviours. Level statements, outcomes and pointers provide a basis for assessment and reporting.” – Publisher website. 428.007 ESL

ESL vocabulary and word usage: games, puzzles, and inventive exercises by Imogene Forte & Mary Ann Pangle. Cheltenham, Vic: Hawker Brownlow Education, 2002. 428.24 FOR Exceptional outcomes in ESL/literacy education: findings from

AESOP [An Exceptional Schooling Outcomes Project] by Wayne Sawyer, David Baxter, Paul Brock. Teneriffe, Qld: Post Pressed, 2007. "Intensive, detailed case studies of the schools – each located in a socio-economically disadvantaged area of Sydney – reveal many similarities (and also some distinguishing differences). Common to each is systemic support, staff stability, whole-school involvement and visible, optimistic leadership by Principal and Head Teacher." – Back cover. 373.236 SAW

Handwriting conventions by Steve Murray. Miranda, NSW: Teachers 4 Teachers Publications, 2009. This "series of seven books is designed to assist in the development of skills necessary to write in the 'Foundation Handwriting' style. These books follow a K-6 sequential program whose continuum follows NSW syllabus guidelines." – p. 2. 372.634 MUR

Language games for ESL students: classroom activities for students learning English as a second language by Annemarie Foger and Juliette Haggett. East Melbourne: Department of Education & Training, 2004. The aim of this set of photocopiable materials is to provide teachers with a collection of language games that are useful for ESL and LOTE classrooms, or for ESL students in mainstream classrooms. This resource can be used with students across all levels. 428 FOG Language strategies for older students by Vicki L. Prouty & Michele Fagan. Eau Claire, Wis: Thinking Publications, 2001. This book “implements high-interest, curriculum-based lessons focusing on language comprehension, oral expression, and story grammar knowledge … The reproducible lessons reinforce listening, questioning, categorizing, sequencing, reasoning, and vocabulary skills … Lessons capitalize on students’ visual strengths by providing creative, visual reminders of strategies.” – Distributor website. 371.91 PRO

Literacy + math = creative connections in the elementary classroom by Jennifer L. Altieri. Newark, Del: International Reading Association, 2010. “Literacy + math demonstrates how standards from both areas can be

simultaneously introduced, understood, and reinforced through engaging lessons. Connecting these content areas and allowing children to see these connections will make your instruction twice as likely to stick, foster students real-world connections to their learning, and allow you to meet the common instructional goals shared by both areas.” – Distributor website. 372.6 ALT Multimodal literacy: researching classroom practice by Maureen Walsh. Newtown, NSW: Primary English Teaching Association (e:lit), 2011. This book "highlights some of the literacy strategies needed for reading, using and producing multimodal texts; and the relevant explicit pedagogy appropriate for integrating literacy learning within both print-based and digital communication environments." – Back cover. 372.6 WAL No English – don't panic: a handbook for teachers of English as a second language learners in their first few weeks at school in Australia. Melbourne: Department of Education, 2000 [updated and reprinted 2009]. This resource “provides information and strategies for primary classroom teachers of newly arrived ESL students in their first few weeks in Australia.” – Back cover. 372.6 MCD

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No English 2: questions and answers . East Melbourne: Department of Education & Training, 2008 [updated and reprinted 2009]. This book, following on from No English – don't panic “provides answers to some of the concerns primary classroom teachers may have about the English language development of newly arrived ESL learners, and about providing appropriate programs for them.” – Back cover. 372.6 NOE Official IELTS practice materials – Books 1 & 2. Cambridge, UK: University of Cambridge, ESOL Examinations, 2010. "These practice materials are approved by the British Council, Cambridge ESOL and IDP: IELTS Australia" – Introduction. 428 OFF

One classroom, many learners: best literacy practices for today's multilingual classrooms edited by Julie Coppola & Elizabeth V. Primas. Newark, Del: International Reading Association, 2009. Contributors to this book share their ideas on

a range of topics including “increasing engagement and motivation… addressing writing instruction … and providing professional development. Each chapter includes a review of relevant theory and research and classroom-based demonstrations of the connections among theory, research and practice.” – Distributor website. 428.2 ONE Scaffolding language, scaffolding learning: teaching second language learners in the mainstream classroom by Pauline Gibbons. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 2002. “This book describes the ways to ensure ESL learners become full members of the school community with the language and content skills they need for success.” – Back cover. 428 GIB Scaffolding literacy: an integrated and sequential approach to teaching reading, spelling and writing by Beverley Axford, Pamela Harders & Fay Wise. Camberwell, Vic: ACER Press, 2009. This book “explains why the scaffolding literacy approach enables learners to better understand the reading, language studies and writing tasks asked of them in school." – Back cover. 372.6 AXF

Second language learning through cooperative learning by Julie High in consultation with Spencer Kagan. Heatherton, Vic: Hawker Brownlow Education, 2007. This book provides tools for those wishing to take a cooperative communicative approach to ESL instruction. It is organised to be a useful quick reference as well as an extensive

planning guide for teachers. 372.65 HIG

Spelling conventions: high frequency spelling, phonics and language activities by Harry O'Brien and Lauren O'Brien. Miranda, NSW: Teachers 4 Teachers Publications, 2009. This series of six books "has an emphasis on high frequency word use and syllabus

sequenced phonics. Syllabus words reflecting the key learning areas are also included as are more difficult words for the better spellers." – Back cover. 372.632 OBR Spelling and pronunciation for English language learners: practice book by Susan Boyer. Glenbrook, NSW: Boyer Educational Resources, 2003. “This resource uses interesting and varied activities as a basis for the introduction, practice and revision of English spelling conventions.” – Author website. 421.5 BOY

Strategies that work: teaching comprehension for understanding and engagement by Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis. Portland, Me; Markham, Ont: Stenhouse Publishers; Pembroke Publishers, 2007.

Strategies that work is a “resource for teachers who want to explicitly teach thinking strategies so that students become engaged, thoughtful, independent readers. In this revised and expanded edition, [the authors] have added twenty completely new comprehension lessons.” – Publisher website. 372.4 HAR Supporting English literacy and numeracy learning for Indigenous students in the early years . Camberwell, Vic: Australian Council for Educational Research, 2004. 371.829 SUP Teaching strategies for literacy in the early years by Coral Swan. Norwood, SA: Australian Literacy Educators' Association, 2009. This book presents a range "of literacy strategies to support the learning of students in the first three years at school." – Back cover. 372.6 SWA

Understanding English pronunciation: an integrated practice course written by Susan Boyer. Glenbrook, NSW: Boyer Educational Resources, 2001. 3 part set including Student Book, Teacher’s Book and audio CDs. “Each unit contains easy to follow teaching

notes, suitable even for beginner teachers … [Contains] ready to use material which saves hours of preparation time for busy teachers.” – Author website. 421.5 BOY






Websites

ATESOL NSW INC – Association for Teaching English t o Speakers of Other Languages ESL Teaching Units: both primary and secondary units of work developed as part of the ATESOL NSW Australian Government Quality

Teaching Program Project to support teachers of ESL students in mainstream classrooms. http://www.atesolnsw.org

Australian Council of TESOL Associations – ESL Teacher Resources

http://www.tesol.org.au/Teacher-Education/Links/ESL-Teacher-Resources

The Australian Literacy Educators' Association is dedicated to the improvement of literacy development and language learning at all levels. It provides support and professional development to educators through international, national, state and regional

conferences, workshops and seminars, journals, position papers and other publications. http://www.alea.edu.au/

The English Teachers Association is a professional association of English teachers in NSW committed to stimulating teaching

and learning in English. ETA supports teachers of English in NSW and presents examples of best practice to promote rich learning experiences for teachers and secondary students.

http://www.englishteacher.com.au/index.php

The Internet TESL Journal for Teachers of English a s a Second Language Articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & links

http://iteslj.org/

MyRead : Strategies for teaching reading in the middle years. MyRead supports teachers of underperforming students in the middle years (Years 4 – 9).

http://www.myread.org/

Other Libraries

ETIS, the Education and Training Information Service , from the NSW Department of Education and Training, delivers books and journal articles, electronically and in print to Department employees. ETIS also provides tailored subject searches.

Email: [email protected] Website: http://etis.cli.det.nsw.edu.au (the Department Intranet only)

Tel: 02 9715 8298

The Henry Parkes Equity Resource Centre supports the development and implementation of equity priorities in NSW government schools. The resource centre contains materials to support primary and secondary schools to meet the needs of students

from diverse backgrounds, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy. Email: [email protected]

Website: http://equityresourcelibrary.det.nsw.edu.au (the Department Intranet only) or

http://www.lowsesschools.nsw.edu.au/default.aspx?article_id=317 (General information only) Tel: 02 8808 1177

The Jill Sherlock Memorial Library is a special library supporting the education of students requiring assistance with learning.

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sherlocklibrary.det.nsw.edu.au/

Tel: 02 9630 8684

Bookshops

Boyer Educational Resources publish books which explain and provide practice with English grammar, pronunciation, spelling and everyday conversational language for students and teachers of English.

http://www.boyereducation.com.au/

Bridge Bookshop 10 Grafton St, Chippendale NSW 2008 Tel: 02 9211 1660 Fax: 02 9211 1868

Language Book Centre

131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Email: [email protected]

Tel: 02 9267 1397 Fax: 02 9264 8993 Website: http://www.languagebooks.com.au/

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English Language Literacy and Support Feb11 · strategies for comprehension by ... This book "sets out the practical strategies and activities that ... ESL scales is a framework for