Reach A: Teacher Support Pack

Authors

Nancy Frey

Nancy Frey, Ph.D., a Professor at San Diego State University received the 2008 Early Career Achievement Award from the National Reading Conference. Dr. Frey has published in The Reading Teacher, English Journal, Remedial and Special Education, and Educational Leadership. She has co-authored more than fifty books on English Learners (Language Learners in the English Classroom), assessment (Checking for Understanding), writing (Scaffolded Writing Instruction), literacy (Reading for Information in Elementary School) and vocabulary (Learning Words Inside and Out). Dr. Frey teaches a variety of courses on reading instruction and literacy in content areas, classroom management, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She also was a third grade classroom teacher.

Dr. Frey's monographs include:Reaching for the Common Core, Using Technology to Foster Learning for a New Century, Link to 21st Century Skills and Resources, and Connect Oral and Written Expression, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Content.

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Lada Kratky

During her 18 years of teaching in K–2 classrooms, as well as teaching Descubriendo la lectura and Reading Recovery, Lada Kratky has fostered a love of reading in hundreds of English-speaking and Spanish-speaking children. She is the author of numerous children's books and classroom resources and has authored both English and Spanish early literacy programs. She has been a featured speaker at national, regional, and local educational conferences, as well as institutes and training workshops across the country, presenting strategies and techniques for effective early literacy instruction.

Ms. Kratky's monographs include:Reach into Beginning Reading, Make Every Minute Count!, Early Literacy Instruction for English Language Learners, and Patterned Text.

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Nonie K Lesaux

Associate Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education Her research and teaching focuses on reading development and preventing reading difficulties of children from linguistically diverse backgrounds. From 2002-2006, Dr. Lesaux was Senior Research Associate of the National Literacy Panel on Language Minority Youth and in 2007 was named one of five WT Grant scholars in support of her research on English-language learners in urban public schools. In 2009, Dr. Lesaux received a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the United States government to young professionals beginning their independent research careers.

Dr. Lesaux's monographs include: Turn up the Volume on Academic Talk! and Focus Deeply on Words that Matter!.

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Deborah J Short

Dr. Short directs Academic Language Research & Training and provides professional development on academic literacy, content-based ESL, and sheltered instruction worldwide. At the Center for Applied Linguistics, she co-developed the research-validated SIOP Model. She has directed research and program evaluations on English learners for the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Rockefeller Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Justice, among others. Publications include ESL textbooks for National Geographic Learning/Cengage, professional journal articles, and SIOP Model books. She taught English as a new language in New York, California, Virginia, and the DR Congo. She recently served on TESOL’s Board of Directors.

Dr. Short's monographs include:Extend Your Students’ Reach and Move Them Toward Independence, Base Your ESL Instruction in the Content Areas, Reach for the Common Core, Structural Supports for English Learners, Comprehensive and Responsive Assessment, and Developing Academic Literacy in Adolescents, Differentiate Instruction.

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Sylvia Linan Thompson

Associate Professor and Fellow, University of Texas, Austin As the associate director of the National Research and Development Center on English Language. Dr. Linan-Thompson has developed and examined reading interventions for struggling readers who are monolingual English speakers, English language learners and bilingual students acquiring Spanish literacy. She was a Kindergarten teacher in a bilingual classroom and has worked in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe on projects related to literacy instruction and professional development and has authored articles, chapters and books on these topics.

Dr. Linan-Thompson's monographs include: Fluency is More than Reading Quickly!, Build Strategic Thinking and Science-Based Literacy.

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Jennifer D Turner

Associate Professor, University of Maryland Turner teaches reading education, and multicultural literature and instruction for reading specialists. She has published on exemplary literacy teachers and teaching for African American elementary students. Recently, Dr. Turner received the Elva Knight Research Grant from the International Reading Association for her work with new reading teachers in urban elementary schools. Turner has been elected to the Board of Directors for the National Reading Conference and serves as a co-editor of the literacy leaders department. Her newest book is Looking Back to Move Forward in Educating African American Students.

Dr. Turner's monographs include:Know What They Know , Get to Know Your Learners and Studying Different Genres.

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Teacher Supplements

Reach A (Read with Me Big Books): Single-Copy Set

9780736280211 $440.00

This set includes 1 copy each of 8 Big Book titles.

Big Books for shared reading develop concepts, vocabulary, and an understanding of print. The unique format delivers paired selections within each Big Book for comparing texts. Big Books also feature a built-in pict... more

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Reach A: Sing with Me Language Songs Big Book

9780736274777 $103.75

This Big Book features engaging songs and chants for building language and vocabulary.

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Reach A: Teamwork Activities Flip Chart, 4-pack

9780736282413 $197.00

The Teamwork Activities Flip Chart features center activities for science, social studies, math, art, and writing.

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Reach A: Vocabulary Builders and CD

9780736287999 $547.25

The Vocabulary Builders book offers 8 scenes with manipulatives. Songs on CD are designed for interactive vocabulary development.

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Picture Perfect Word Book, Big Book

9780736201766 $98.50

This Big Book is designed to build vocabulary and academic language. It features a large picture for every word, at your fingertips when you need to clarify meaning. Entries are organized around curricular themes (such as Animals, Neighborhood, and Seasons). The word book develops meaning ... more

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Reach A: Practice Book Teacher's Annotated Edition

9780736274562 $40.50

The Teacher's Annotated Edition of the student practice book includes activities with suggested answers, plus helpful guidelines in the margins.

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Reach A: Teacher Support Pack with Alphachant Phonics Kit

9780736288194 $2189.25

The Teacher Support Pack with Alphachant Phonics Kit includes:
8 Read with Me Big Books:
- Keisha Ann Can!
- Gio and His Family
- There's a Billy Goat in the Garden
- Sofia and the Sunflower
- Every Season
- City Cat, Country Cat
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Reach A: Teacher Support Pack with Alphachant Phonics Kit

The Teacher Support Pack with Alphachant Phonics Kit includes:
8 Read with Me Big Books:
- Keisha Ann Can!
- Gio and His Family
- There's a Billy Goat in the Garden
- Sofia and the Sunflower
- Every Season
- City Cat, Country Cat
- Career Day
- The Night Is Singing
Sing with Me Language Songs Big Book
Teamwork Activities Flip Chart, 4-pack
Vocabulary Builders and CD
Picture Perfect Word Book Big Book
Practice Book Teacher's Annotation Edition
Alpachant Phonics Kit:
- 26 Lap Books and CD
- Let's Read Big Book
- Skills Practice Masters
- Phonics Picture Cards
- Read-Alone Phonics Stories
- Finger Puppet
- Teacher's Guide

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Reach A: Teacher's Edition Set (2 Volumes)

9780736282352 $474.00

The Teacher's Edition Set is your complete resource for planning and instruction in 2 volumes. Language Songs CDs are included.

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Overview

Nancy Frey

Lada Kratky

Nonie K Lesaux

Deborah J Short

Sylvia Linan Thompson

Jennifer D Turner

Reach A: Teacher Support Pack with Alphachant Phonics Kit