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Checking for understanding : formative assessment techniques for your classroom /

Fisher, Douglas, 1965-


1. Why check for understanding? -- 2. Using oral language to check for understanding -- 3. Using questions to check for understanding -- 4. Using writing to check for understanding -- 5. Using projects and performances to check for understanding -- 6. Using tests to check for understanding -- 7. Using common formative assessments to check for understanding. This book helps teachers understand why typical methods to check for understanding are usually ineffective and how to use techniques that work better. Now, this edition goes further with new tips and tools to support implementation of formative assessment techniques that work in any subject area and grade level, for individual students or across multiple classrooms.
Date Published:2014

1. Why check for understanding? -- 2. Using oral language to check for understanding -- 3. Using questions to check for understanding -- 4. Using writing to check for understanding -- 5. Using projects and performances to check for understanding -- 6. Using tests to check for understanding -- 7. Using common formative assessments to check for understanding. This book helps teachers understand why typical methods to check for understanding are usually ineffective and how to use techniques that work better. Now, this edition goes further with new tips and tools to support implementation of formative assessment techniques that work in any subject area and grade level, for individual students or across multiple classrooms.

Date Published:2014

Four perfect pebbles : a Holocaust story /

Perl, Lila.


Marion Blumenthal Lazan's memoir recalling the devastating years that shaped her childhood.
Date Published:1999

The Skull in the rock : how a scientist, a boy, and Google Earth opened a new window on human origins /

Berger, Lee R.


Examines the life of scientist Lee Berger whose son discovered the sediba fossil that has provided new information on the origins of mankind. Discusses the evolution of humans, and new methods of searching for, and examining, fossils. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
Date Published:2012

Once upon an Eid : stories of hope and joy by 15 Muslim voices /


Editors' introduction -- Perfect / Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Yusuf and the great big brownie mistake / Aisha Saeed -- Kareem means "generous" / Asmaa Hussein -- Don'ut break tradition / S. K. Ali -- Just like chest armor / Candice Montgomery -- Gifts / Rukhsana Khan -- The feast of sacrifice / Hena Khan -- Seraj captures the Moon / G. Willow Wilson and Sara Alfageeh -- Searching for blue / N. H. Senzai -- Creative fixes / Ashley Franklin -- Taste / Hanna Alkaf -- Eid pictures / Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Not only an only / Huda Al-Marashi -- Maya Madinah chooses joy / Ayesha Mattu -- Eid and pink bubble gum, Insha'Allah / Randa Abdel-Fatteh. School Library Journal starred, May 2020. Booklist starred, March 2020. Library Media Connection starred, March 2020. Pub Weekly, April 2020. Kirkus Starred, March 2020. Horn Book, September 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2020. ". . . a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2021

Editors' introduction -- Perfect / Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Yusuf and the great big brownie mistake / Aisha Saeed -- Kareem means "generous" / Asmaa Hussein -- Don'ut break tradition / S. K. Ali -- Just like chest armor / Candice Montgomery -- Gifts / Rukhsana Khan -- The feast of sacrifice / Hena Khan -- Seraj captures the Moon / G. Willow Wilson and Sara Alfageeh -- Searching for blue / N. H. Senzai -- Creative fixes / Ashley Franklin -- Taste / Hanna Alkaf -- Eid pictures / Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow -- Not only an only / Huda Al-Marashi -- Maya Madinah chooses joy / Ayesha Mattu -- Eid and pink bubble gum, Insha'Allah / Randa Abdel-Fatteh. School Library Journal starred, May 2020. Booklist starred, March 2020. Library Media Connection starred, March 2020. Pub Weekly, April 2020. Kirkus Starred, March 2020. Horn Book, September 2020. Bulletin (Center for Children's Books), June 2020. ". . . a collection of short stories that showcases the most brilliant Muslim voices writing today, all about the most joyful holiday of the year: Eid! Eid: The short, single-syllable word conjures up a variety of feelings and memories for Muslims. Maybe it's waking up to the sound of frying samosas and simmering pistachio kheer, maybe it's the pleasure of putting on a new outfit for Eid prayers, or maybe it's the gift giving and holiday parties to come that day. Whatever it may be, for those who cherish this day of celebration, the emotional responses may be summed up in another short and sweet word: joy. The anthology will also include a poem, graphic-novel chapter, and spot illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2021

The Signers : the fifty-six stories behind the Declaration of Independence /

Fradin, Dennis B.


Profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence, giving historical information about the colonies they represented. Includes the text of the Declaration and its history.
Date Published:2002

The Son of Neptune : The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 2 /

Venditti, Robert,


"Adapted from the novel The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two : The Son of Neptune"--Title page verso. Three teens find themselves at the Roman demigod camp. Percy is struggling to find his memory. Hazel deals with a mistake she made that puts the entire world at risk. And Frank, the bulky, clumsy supposed-descent of ancient heroes, can't quite find his place as the trio battle up and down the West Coast in the hopes of stopping an impending disaster.
Date Published:2017

"Adapted from the novel The Heroes of Olympus, Book Two : The Son of Neptune"--Title page verso. Three teens find themselves at the Roman demigod camp. Percy is struggling to find his memory. Hazel deals with a mistake she made that puts the entire world at risk. And Frank, the bulky, clumsy supposed-descent of ancient heroes, can't quite find his place as the trio battle up and down the West Coast in the hopes of stopping an impending disaster.

Date Published:2017

Projekt 1065

Gratz, Alan.


Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Michael O'Shaunessey and his parents move from Ireland to Nazi Germany in the middle of World War II. Like other boys in his new town, Michael joins the Hitler Youth, but unlike everyone else, Michael and his family are spies, showing false support for Hitler in order to gain information for the other side. But as the stakes get higher and higher, Michael's not sure he's up to the task.
Date Published:2016

Booklist, Horn Book Guide, Kirkus Review, School Library Journal Starred, Michael O'Shaunessey and his parents move from Ireland to Nazi Germany in the middle of World War II. Like other boys in his new town, Michael joins the Hitler Youth, but unlike everyone else, Michael and his family are spies, showing false support for Hitler in order to gain information for the other side. But as the stakes get higher and higher, Michael's not sure he's up to the task.

Date Published:2016

June's wild flight

Brallier, Max.


June becomes separated from her monster-slaying friends in her post-apocalyptic world. She finds herself in a town with monstrous Vine-Thingies and strange creatures. She must use her survival skills to make her way back home to her friends, and tell them what she discovered about the mysterious Tower that could save the world.
Date Published:2020

Catching fire (Hunger Games trilogy ; bk. 2) /

Collins, Suzanne.


Hunger Games trilogy ; bk. 2. Series statement on jacket. By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.
Date Published:2009

A Poke in the I /


A collection of thirty poems written in the concrete style.
Date Published:2005

Engaging minds in English language arts classrooms : the surprising power of joy /

Fresch, Mary Jo, 1952-


1. Understanding joyful learning in the English language arts -- 2. Assessing and evaluating joyful learning -- 3. Implementing joyful learning -- 4. Using joyful learning to support education initiatives. In this book, readers will learn how to use the joyful learning framework to better engage students in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and other elements of language arts learning (ELL).
Date Published:2014

Murder is bad manners /

Stevens, Robin


Originally published in the United Kingdom by Corgi in 2014 under title: Murder most unladylike. At an English boarding school in the 1930s, crime-solving friends Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells struggle to find an exciting mystery to investigate until Hazel discovers the dead body of Miss Bell, the science teacher.
Date Published:2015

Classic cars /

Buckley, James, 1963-


Here come the classics -- Make way for muscle cars -- Step into sports cars. Examines the details on foreign and domestic cars considered to be "classic" cars or "muscle" cars including the Buick Skylark, the 1948 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Thunderbird, the Ford Mustang, and the Chevrolet Corvette among others. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.
Date Published:2009

Here come the classics -- Make way for muscle cars -- Step into sports cars. Examines the details on foreign and domestic cars considered to be "classic" cars or "muscle" cars including the Buick Skylark, the 1948 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Thunderbird, the Ford Mustang, and the Chevrolet Corvette among others. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Date Published:2009

The Discovery /

Korman, Gordon.


Four young divers on a marine expedition for the summer find themselves fighting against suspicous adults, sharks, and themselves after discovering sunken treasure.
Date Published:2003

The Closer /

Rivera, Mariano,


Presents a memoir by Mariano Rivera, a thirteen-time All-Star for the New York Yankees, discussing how he came to be a professional baseball player as well as what his life is like off the field.
Date Published:2014

House arrest /

Holt, K. A.


Young Timothy is sentenced to house arrest after impulsively stealing a wallet, and he is forced to keep a journal into which he pours all his thoughts, fears, and frustrations.
Date Published:2015

My teacher glows in the dark /

Coville, Bruce.


Before Peter discovers his newest teacher glows in the dark, he is flying away from Earth in a spaceship full of aliens.
Date Published:2005

Divergent /

Roth, Veronica.


In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomoly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all.
Date Published:2011

Escape.

Korman, Gordon.


Book three. Things were bad enough when Luke, Lyssa, Wil, J.J., Ian, and Charla were stuck alone on the island. But now they have company-really bad company. Plus, Wil is seriously injured and needs help immediately. Before, escape was something the kids could only hope for. Now it's a matter of life and death.
Date Published:2001

The Alchemyst /

Scott, Michael Dylan.


While working at pleasant but mundane summer jobs in San Francisco, fifteen-year-old twins, Sophie and Josh, suddenly find themselves caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life.
Date Published:2007