Resources

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Please take a look at the following web-site as an example of an electronic Middle Years support site for parents and educators. There areexplanations but no "real life" examples to show what learning in a middle yers classroom sounds and looks like. I hope you will contribute video or photo examples of the learning and teaching approaches that occur in your classrooms: [|The Middle School Student's Guide to Ruling the World].

Ladybug Foundation Video Review

Throughout this school year, please list below **sources and resources** which connect to and support the underpinnings, contexts, and strategies included in this initial phase of the MY electronic handbook. Include where applicable:
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Wilhelm, Jeffery. //Engaging Writers and Readers with Inquiry: Promoting Deep Understanding in Language Arts and Content Areas with Guiding Questions.// Scholastic, 2007.

Pegis, Jessica, editor. //Learn Smart-Strategies to Succeed in School and Life.// XX: Edmond Montgomery Publications Ltd. 2007; ISBN 978-1-55239-169-3 (student text) Easy to read text, visuals, internet links, and examples from student life in and out of the classroom to develop skills and strategies for success in and out of school. (link to: Provide More Responsive Teaching and Learning)

Galpern, Paul et al., editor. //Learn Smart-Strategies to Succeed in School and Life Teacher's Resource.// Edmond Montgomery Publications Ltd. 2008; ISBN 978-1-5239-268-3 Curricular connections, integration of subjects, suggestions and support materials for explicit and implicit teaching to develop and strengthen reading, problem solving, critical thinking, and inquiry skills. Assessment strategies and tools by Damian Coooper are included (link to: Provide More Responsive Teaching and Learning)

Buehl, Doug. //Classroom Strategies for Interactive Learning//.