Without artful instruction, many students will never acquire the literacy skills they need not only to meet Common Core Standards but also to meet the challenges this brave new world is sure to deal them." -Carol JagoAgain and again the Common Core Standards state that students must read "proficiently and independently" but how do we achieve this when students are groaning about having to read demanding literature and looking for ways to pass the class without turning pages? Carol Jago shows middle and high school teachers how to create English classrooms where students care about living literate lives and develop into proficient independent readers. With 50% new material, With Rigor for All, Second Edition features: integration of the Common Core State Standards as teaching touchstones YA lit pairings with classic texts to aid comprehension for middle and high school students tips to motivate reluctant readers with immersion, encouragement, and small steps a study guide and guidelines for curriculum development. Students need books that mirror their own experiences and if you teach literature that you love, your students will be more likely to love it too. Let Carol show you how to create an individually designed curriculum in which students read literary works of comparable quality, complexity, and range and enjoy doing it!

    It begins with the idea that the "popular" in classrooms and in the everyday lives of teachers and students is fundamentally political. This anthology includes outstanding articles by elementary and secondary public school teachers, scholars, and activists who examine how and what popular toys, books, films, music and other media "teach." These thoughtful essays offer strong critiques and practical teaching strategies for educators at every level.

    Now there's a single volume that spotlights today's most urgent pre-K debates, explores each one from all sides, and paves the way for sound, educated decision-making.Edited by a founder of Head Start and two other highly respected experts, this forward-thinking book gathers a who's who of more than 40 leading thinkers in early childhood education for a rigorous examination of the most-debated pre-K issues. In a clear and compelling point-counterpoint format, this book gives current and future decision-makers multifaceted perspectives on critical questions:Should pre-K be targeted or universal?What kind of teacher preparation should be required, in terms of credentials and education?When should pre-K services be provided and for how long?Where should pre-K be provided-in public schools only or in other early childhood programs?What should the primary focus of instruction be— academics or the whole child?Should pre-K be structured around direct instruction or learning through play?How can we ensure quality and accountability in pre-K programs?Readers will also get a helpful synthesis of the major themes of the pre-K debate, investigate lessons learned from model programs in two states (New Jersey and Oklahoma), and identify key issues for future research and debate, including education policies for English language learners and children with special needs.Whether used as a reference or a preservice text, this landmark book will prepare early childhood administrators, policy makers, and researchers to make informed decisions about the future of preK— so all young children will have the best chance at school success.

    A-Z chapters use the entire alphabet as a foundation for drawing animals. Offering a sure way to both entertain and educate, the book is perfect for elementary teachers, librarians, and drama teachers of all levels of expertise, but can also be used by storytellers, scout leaders, camp counselors, and others who work with groups of children.

    

    During her brief lifetime, Weil was a paradox of asceticism and reclusive introversion who also maintained a teaching career and an active participation in politics.In this concise biography, Palle Yourgrau outlines Weil’s influential life and work and demonstrates how she tried to apply philosophy to everyday life. Born in Paris to a cultivated Jewish-French family, Weil excelled at philosophy, and her empathetic political conscience channeled itself into political engagement and activism on behalf of the working class. Yourgrau assesses Weil’s controversial critique of Judaism as well as her radical re-imagination of Christianity—following a powerful religious experience in 1937—in light of Plato’s philosophy as a bridge between human suffering and divine perfection.In Simone Weil, Yourgrau provides careful, concise readings of Weil’s work while exploring how Weil has come to be seen as both a modern saint and a bête noir, a Jew accused of having abandoned her own people in their hour of greatest need.

    Now, if she doesn’t want him to call the police, she is going to have to show him that she can be a good girl who will do anything to he wants to get out of trouble.FROM THE BOOK:“Please, Daddy,” she continued, pressing her advantage. “You know I’m a good girl. I can prove it to you,” she pled softly, “please, let me try.”She had meant it as an innocent request, but somehow it didn’t come out like one. He let go of his phone and she took it and held it behind her back, causing her breasts to push against his chest. He looked down as her nipples brushed against him, and she took a deep breath.“Oh really?” he said, arching an eyebrow, “So, your plan is to show me what a good girl you can be?”Emma swallowed and felt warm wetness slip from between her legs. That may have been what she was thinking, but it wasn’t what she had meant to say.“No… I mean, well, yes, but that wasn’t what I meant,” she started and then stopped. She looked up at him, his eyes entirely too blue for her to think straight. “I meant to say I will do whatever it takes to convince you to not to call the police… or mom.”“Really?” he asked slowly, “Whatever it takes?”His hands came up and rested gently on her hips. She knew she should tell him that she didn’t mean what he thought she meant, but her breath caught in her throat as his hands slid along her hips. She took a deep breath and he stared openly at her as her breasts rose up and down, looking like he could devour her any moment.“I think that could work,” he said as his hands ran over her tight ass.For Adults Only: This short story (over 3400 words) is full of hot, hardcore sex including oral sex, some reluctance and more. It is intended for adults over the age of 18 and all characters are represented as 18 or older.

    Adapted from the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.