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Author:   Brenda L. Utter
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.650kg
ISBN:  

9781412951135

ISBN 10:   1412951135
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   10 July 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments About the Author Part I. At the Beginning 1. The Building Blocks of the Brain: How We Learn Brain Functions Memory Pathways Part II. The Lesson Plan 2. Engager Strategy 1. Interview: Man on the Street Strategy 2. Who am I? Strategy 3. Reporter Relay Strategy 4. Do You Know Your Neighbor Strategy 5. Corners Strategy 6. Fishbowl Discussion Strategy 7. Fill 'er Up Strategy 8. Word Play Strategy 9. Scavenger Hunt Strategy 10. Dialogue Circles Strategy 11. What's Missing Strategy 12. Mystery Box Strategy 13. Crossed Wires: Telephone With a Twist Strategy 14. Collaborative Stories Strategy 15. To Tell the Truth Strategy 16. Quick Draw Strategy 17. Categories Strategy 18. Life Boat Strategy 19. Hot Potato With a Twist Strategy 20. Two Truths and a Lie 3. Frame 4. Activity Strategy 21. Writing Strategy 22. Mnemonic Devices Strategy 23. Peer Discussion/Peer Teaching Strategy 24. Graphic Organizers Strategy 25. Storytelling Strategy 26. Guest Speaker Strategy 27. Movement Strategy 28. Role Play Strategy 29. Celebrations Strategy 30. Debate Strategy 31. Music Strategy 32. Reading Strategies Strategy 33. Field Trips Strategy 34. Discovery Learning Strategy 35. Cooperative Learning Strategy 36. Rituals Strategy 37. Novelty Strategy 38. Art and Creativity Strategy 39. Scaffolding Strategy 40. Manipulatives/Models 5. Debrief Strategy 41. Up! Strategy 42. Board Races Strategy 43. Hot Potato With a Twist Strategy 44. Seven Up With a Splash Strategy 45. Jeopardy Strategy 46. Bingo Strategy 47. Cartoons Strategy 48. Each One, Teach Three Strategy 49. Schema Mapping Strategy 50. Turn to Your Neighbor Strategy 51. Interview the Expert Strategy 52. Alphabet Summaries Strategy 53. Bumper Stickers Strategy 54. Newsbreak! Strategy 55. Top Ten Strategy 56. Hot Dog Strategy 57. Give Them the Finger Strategy 58. Circle Stories Strategy 59. Concentration Strategy 60. Flyswatter 6. Metaphor and Story 7. How to Mix a Group Strategy 61. Playing Cards: Color (Two Groups) Strategy 62. Playing Cards: Suit (Four Groups) Strategy 63. Playing Cards: Number Strategy 64. Playing Cards: Number and Color Strategy 65. Birthday Line-up Strategy 66. Birthday Week Strategy 67. Numbered Craft Sticks Strategy 68. Color of Clothing Strategy 69. Volunteers Strategy 70. Physical Attributes Strategy 71. Hobbies Strategy 72. Collections Strategy 73. Last Number of Phone Number Strategy 74. Last Letter of Name Strategy 75. Four Corners Strategy 76. Picture Match Strategy 77. Proverbs Strategy 78. Opposites Strategy 79. Synonyms Strategy 80. Categories 8. Breaks/Energizers Strategy 81. Foot/Arm Spin Strategy 82. Same/Different Pictures Strategy 83. Indoor Volleyball Strategy 84. Name Game Strategy 85. Isometrics Strategy 86. Simon Says Strategy 87. Hand Slap Strategy 88. Jumping Jacks Strategy 89. Criss-Cross Strategy 90. Follow the Leader Strategy 91. Line Dancing Strategy 92. Stretching Strategy 93. Toss Across Strategy 94. Juggling Strategy 95. Jacks Strategy 96. Gotcha! Strategy 97. Rhythm Strategy 98. Kick the Can: Desk Style Strategy 99. Silent Ball Strategy 100. Have a Ball! Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples Appendix B. Elements of Activities References Index

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A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative book to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust; it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume! -- Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent Using a four-part model and field-tested teaching strategies, Utter has developed a mix-and-match format for creating an endless variety of dynamic, brain-friendly lesson plans. -- Bonnie Rogers, Coordinator of Adult Education If you really want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you. The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format. -- Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor it is refreshing to have ideas that will help me tap into new strategies for organizing my lesson plans to help my students learn. -- Jana J. Ames, Literacy Coach Presents an activities-based workbook to teachers, offering strategies to tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles and needs. Sample lessons and sidebars of information accompany classroom-specific routines and suggestions gleaned from real-world applications that work. -- California Bookwatch, August 2007

""A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative book to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won′t gather dust; it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume!"" -- Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent ""Using a four-part model and field-tested teaching strategies, Utter has developed a mix-and-match format for creating an endless variety of dynamic, brain-friendly lesson plans."" -- Bonnie Rogers, Coordinator of Adult Education ""If you really want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you. The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format."" -- Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor ""it is refreshing to have ideas that will help me tap into new strategies for organizing my lesson plans to help my students learn."" -- Jana J. Ames, Literacy Coach ""Presents an activities-based workbook to teachers, offering strategies to tailor classroom activities to students′ individual learning styles and needs. Sample lessons and sidebars of information accompany classroom-specific routines and suggestions gleaned from real-world applications that work."" -- California Bookwatch, August 2007

A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative book to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust; it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume! -- Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent 20061026 Using a four-part model and field-tested teaching strategies, Utter has developed a mix-and-match format for creating an endless variety of dynamic, brain-friendly lesson plans. -- Bonnie Rogers, Coordinator of Adult Education 20061026 If you really want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you. The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format. -- Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor 20061113 it is refreshing to have ideas that will help me tap into new strategies for organizing my lesson plans to help my students learn. -- Jana J. Ames, Literacy Coach 20061204 Presents an activities-based workbook to teachers, offering strategies to tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles and needs. Sample lessons and sidebars of information accompany classroom-specific routines and suggestions gleaned from real-world applications that work. -- California Bookwatch, August 2007 20071012

Presents an activities-based workbook to teachers, offering strategies to tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles and needs. Sample lessons and sidebars of information accompany classroom-specific routines and suggestions gleaned from real-world applications that work. -- California Bookwatch, August 2007 it is refreshing to have ideas that will help me tap into new strategies for organizing my lesson plans to help my students learn. -- Jana J. Ames, Literacy Coach If you really want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you. The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format. -- Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor Using a four-part model and field-tested teaching strategies, Utter has developed a mix-and-match format for creating an endless variety of dynamic, brain-friendly lesson plans. -- Bonnie Rogers, Coordinator of Adult Education A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative book to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust; it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume! -- Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent

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