Mark Weakland

Bill Gates is known as the richest man in the world. But do you know what he was like as a child? From selling peanuts to memorizing entire encyclopedias, Bill used his brain. This playful story of his childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

What is dyslexia? Is it inherited? How is it assessed? And how do I help my classroom students who have it?If you’re a busy teacher in need of concise answers to important questions about dyslexia, this guide is for you! Using an accessible question-and-answer format, author and educator Mark Weakland gives teachers up-to-date information on a variety of “need to know” dyslexia topics, including:· what dyslexia is and isn’t (common misconceptions)· the traits and characteristics of students who have dyslexia· assessments used to screen for and possibly assess dyslexia· tips for navigating 504 and IEP meetings· use-tomorrow classroom modifications and adaptations that help your students with dyslexia feel more comfortable and less stressedWith direct talk grounded in current research alongside important activities, strategies, materials, and teaching techniques that are especially effective for teaching reading, writing and spelling to students with dyslexia, this compact book explicitly connects your biggest questions about dyslexia to general classroom practices that effectively teach all students to read, write, and spell!

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The science of reading meets the art of teaching readers Do you have the knowledge and instructional ability to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties? It is a tall order — and one that challenges many new and veteran teachers. How to Prevent Reading Difficulties, Grades PreK-3 builds on decades of evidence and years of experience to help teachers understand how the brain learns to read and how to apply that understanding to Tier 1 instruction. The book includes: step-by-step descriptions of techniques for effectively teaching phonological awareness, spelling, phonics, vocabulary, and comprehensionspecific Tier 1 activities, routines, and frameworks that build and strengthen word recognition and language comprehensionlinks to video demonstrations and online resourcesclear, practical explanations of the science of reading, including the Eternal Triangle and the Simple View of Reading, to help teachers understand the fundamentals of the reading process, recognize how difficulties arise – and understand how to address them A book study guide is available on the Free Resources tab to provides group guidance on how to effectively teach foundational skills and to support students who show signs of reading difficulties. Author Mark Weakland brings new energy to teaching high-priority foundational skills. By blending the science of reading with the best instructional practices that lead to authentic reading—the ultimate goal of balanced literacy—teachers can prevent many reading difficulties in K-3 learners.

From huge homeruns to winning streaks, the world of baseball is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore baseball's most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

From fast shots to winning streaks, the world of hockey is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore hockey's most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

From long kicks to winning streaks, the world of football is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore football's most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

From big penalties to winning streaks, the world of soccer is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore soccer's most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

From kayaking waterfalls to diving the deepest cave, the world of extreme sports is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore extreme sports' most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.

You probably use Wi-Fi all the time to connect to the internet through your laptop, tablet, or phone. It's easy. Wi-Fi hotspots surround you as you go through your day - from school to a pizza place or coffee shop and then back home. Not so long ago, the internet wasn't as accessible. Find out how Wi-Fi works, how it became commonplace, and what it might do for you in the future.

From long-shot baskets to winning streaks, the world of basketball is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore basketball's most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

From kayaking waterfalls to diving the deepest cave, the world of extreme sports is full of amazing records. In an early chapter book format, packed with infographics visually showing stats, readers will explore extreme sports' most exciting athletic feats. With a high-interest topic and controlled vocabulary, this title is perfect for struggling and reluctant readers, as well as all your sports fans.

Where does light come from? How do magnets work? What is force? How does sound travel? Science Basics explores these questions (and more!) in an easy to explain, easy to read format that will spark a kid's interest in the world around them.

In cartoon format, uses zombies to explain the science of forces and motion. Fully translated Spanish text. En esta novela gr fica, los zombis explican la ciencia de las fuerzas y el movimiento.

Compare and contrast the different two-legged, meat-eating dinosaurs to see which ones were the fastest, strongest, and smartest.