The Language of Learning: Teaching Students Core Thinking, Listening, and Speaking Skills (Responsive Classroom)

Margaret Berry Wilson

ISBN 10: 1892989611 / ISBN 13: 9781892989611

Published by Center for Responsive Schools, 2014

About this Item

A well-loved companion. Corners and cover might show a little wear, and you could find some notes or highlights. The dust jacket might be MIA, it might have been a library book and extras aren't guaranteedâ but the story's all there!

Seller Inventory # PKV.1892989611.G

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Language of Learning: Teaching Students Core Thinking, Listening, and Speaking Skills (Responsive Classroom)
• Publisher: Center for Responsive Schools
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892989611
• ISBN 13: 9781892989611
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Your essential guide for teaching core competencies that every child needs for developing into a highly engaged, self-motivated learner. The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: •Listening and understanding •Thinking before speaking •Speaking clearly and concisely •Asking thoughtful questions •Giving high-quality answers •Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence •Agreeing thoughtfully •Disagreeing respectfully

About the Author

Margaret Berry Wilson taught first and second graders for fifteen years. She wrote the kindergarten, first grade, and second grade books in the What Every Teacher Needs series, and is co-author of Doing Math in Morning Meeting. She currently serves as an assistant head of school in Riverside, California.