TEACHING TEENS AND REAPING RESULTS
In a Wi-Fi, Hip-Hop, Where-Has-All-the-Sanity-Gone World
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By Alan Sitomer. An award-winning English teacher at an inner-city Los Angeles high school describes the techniques he has developed for inspiring students not only to succeed academically and in life, but also to perform better on standardized tests. Chapters deal with topics such as motivating students to understand the value of education, to better their attitudes, to take ownership of their objectives, and to follow their passions. The volume provides tables of statistics, excerpts from student writings and projects, and sample rubrics and assignments. Appendixes include recommended classroom reading and advice on what parents and students can do outside of school to engender success. Grades 6–12. References. Illustrated. 6" x 9". Scholastic. 208 pages. ©2008.
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ISBN | 9780545036030 |
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