What do Mount St. Helens's eruption, Lewis and Clark's expedition, and masking tape's invention have in common?
They each had famous beginnings in May. And not only that--we've got just the tools to make these historically significant events come alive in your classroom. Each event can be paired with one of our beautifully illustrated leveled texts and lead to some meaningful classroom discussion. Read on for instructions on accessing the texts and a list of topics worth talking about. Then let history speak for itself.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
2009 Telly Award Winner
Imagine Learning's TV show, Imagine Island, has done it again. After last year's Telly Award nomination, Imagine Island came home with a bronze medal. In 2009, the TV show was awarded with two silver medals--the Telly Award's highest honor--in Best Children's programming and Best Educational programming.
This accomplishment is the result of thousands of hours of hard work and creativity. Now broadcast to countries all across Central and South America, Imagine Island can provide a solid foundation in English development for millions of children. Click below for a sneak-peek at some of our award-winning episodes.
This accomplishment is the result of thousands of hours of hard work and creativity. Now broadcast to countries all across Central and South America, Imagine Island can provide a solid foundation in English development for millions of children. Click below for a sneak-peek at some of our award-winning episodes.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Oral Reading Records
In the early 1970s, Dr. Marie Clay introduced the idea of oral reading records: While a child reads to you, take note of any words that are omitted, substituted, self-corrected, or cause hesitation. This information, along with the amount of time it takes for the child to complete the task, helps inform a teacher on what strategies students already use.
Though informative and helpful, these records can be difficult to maintain. You don’t often have the time to sit next to every student in the class as he or she reads an entire book. And with “teacher” by their side, tallying mistakes, some students feel enough anxiety to skew their scores.
Though informative and helpful, these records can be difficult to maintain. You don’t often have the time to sit next to every student in the class as he or she reads an entire book. And with “teacher” by their side, tallying mistakes, some students feel enough anxiety to skew their scores.
Teaching Poetry
Roses are red… and some poetry is stale. Celebrate April, also National Poetry Month, with a return to creativity.
Check out these classroom-friendly ideas on how to teach some of the more fun, lesser-celebrated poetry forms, including free verse, cinquain, and tankas.
Check out these classroom-friendly ideas on how to teach some of the more fun, lesser-celebrated poetry forms, including free verse, cinquain, and tankas.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Success in New York
"Our students are using Imagine Learning English, and their growth is overwhelming. The things taught are really mastered by the students. Very few are lagging behind. We noticed that the children who are hyperactive, have IEPs, and have emotional issues are very calm with this program.
"The program moves the students along at a pace that they are able to handle and they don't get bored. They are really absorbed by it and are constantly practicing English out loud. It's great to see them singing songs and responding to the machine. We love it! The students love to use Imagine Learning English!"
Teri Zenos
New York Public Schools
"The program moves the students along at a pace that they are able to handle and they don't get bored. They are really absorbed by it and are constantly practicing English out loud. It's great to see them singing songs and responding to the machine. We love it! The students love to use Imagine Learning English!"
Teri Zenos
New York Public Schools
Language Mag Meets ILE
Imagine Learning English is making headlines! Language Magazine, the journal of communication and education, featured Imagine Learning English in their TESOL edition.
This four-page spread discusses RTI, its history, downfalls and successes, and how ILE is helping schools nationwide with their struggling readers and English learners. Check out this link and then click "Responding to Intervention" to read the full article.
This four-page spread discusses RTI, its history, downfalls and successes, and how ILE is helping schools nationwide with their struggling readers and English learners. Check out this link and then click "Responding to Intervention" to read the full article.
Getting Familiar with RTI
There's been talk of a new player in the educational ring, and you'd do well to get yourself acquainted. If you haven't already, it's time you met RTI.
RT-what, you ask? RTI, or Response to Intervention, is all the buzz in the education world this year. And that's because it's bringing results. Good ones. The basic mantra of RTI is to monitor student response to the intervention methods you're using and then take action if students aren't responding well. While each school implements RTI in a stylized way, there are four basic components that are key to effective intervention. This month, we'll examine the first three and how Imagine Learning English meets each requirement.
RT-what, you ask? RTI, or Response to Intervention, is all the buzz in the education world this year. And that's because it's bringing results. Good ones. The basic mantra of RTI is to monitor student response to the intervention methods you're using and then take action if students aren't responding well. While each school implements RTI in a stylized way, there are four basic components that are key to effective intervention. This month, we'll examine the first three and how Imagine Learning English meets each requirement.
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