Our Story
Kristen Haase, M.A. an experienced English Language Development teacher in the School District of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, joins forces with Carmen Shahadi Rowe, Ed. D founder of Accelerating Language, LLC, to co-author "Bolstering Vocabulary with Teacher Talk: Strategic Modeling to Elevate Students’ Language." Kristen, a Teach Plus Senior Fellow and equity advocate, brings over 20 years of teaching experience, while Carmen, with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, offers expertise in language development and extensive public education experience. Together, they provide practical strategies for enhancing academic language skills in elementary students.
Bolstering Vocabulary with Teacher Talk in the classroom
Strategic Modeling to ELEVATE Students' Language
This guide introduces "Teacher Talk," a practical tool for elementary teachers to enhance students’ vocabulary and academic success. Authors Rowe and Haase offer insights on reflective language use, providing examples and strategies for modeling different speech registers. Covering disciplinary vocabularies, academic discourse, standards, and individual student needs from grades K–6, the book provides ready-to-use activities and tools for bolstering students’ language skills in and out of the classroom.
Key Highlights
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Disciplinary vocabulary.
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Modelling academic discourse.
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Addressing State and National Standards.
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Meeting individual student needs K-6.
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Ready to use activities and tools.
Amazon Customer
This is a must read for educators! It is incredibly informative and foundational for impactful practice in the classroom. I am so grateful to have read this book!
PB
This resource is excellent. The research is spot on. Practical and creative ideas you can use right away.