Ladybugs, Tornadoes, and Swirling Galaxies (Paperback)

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Product Description

Brad Buhrow and Anne Garcia are primary teachers in a diverse school in Boulder, Colorado. In Ladybugs, Tornadoes and Swirling Galaxies, you will see how they blend comprehension instruction and ELL best practices to explore inquiry as a literacy pathway for English language learners.

As teachers and students engage in learning science and social studies content they also discover multiple ways to make meaning. The book is full of photographs of student artwork—including a color insert—that reveals the children's inquiry process, and demonstrates the important role of art as a sign system in ELL literacy and language acquisition.

Brad and Anne provide explicit detail on the process they use as they move step-by-step with students from personal narrative through the independent inquiry process. They also discuss use of the Gradual Release Model, authentic assessment, and bilingual identities.

Appendices in Spanish and English help to round out this informative and charming resource.

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers; illustrated edition edition (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571104003
• ISBN-13: 978-1571104007
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #291,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a nice, easy read..., March 7, 2007

By	masters student - See all my reviews

this book had lots of great ideas that were presented in an easy to understand manner. this is a good partner to the SIOP model book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, August 19, 2006

By	L. Bauer "librarylandlady" (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is great because it addresses collaboration between the classroom teacher and the library media specialist. As a high school library media specialist I feel that the inquiry-based learning that is described in this book should be used at all levels. It really shows the power of thinking, and it is impressive to see the confidence and the excitement of the students' learning and teaching. This book is a "must read" for all teachers, parents, politicians, and especially for anybody pursing a career in education.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, October 1, 2008

By	Ann Griffith - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has many small practical suggestions. We are using this book as for our professional book club. Well worth it!