Sentences with phrase «based reading opportunity»

In order to get a feel for the competition, all users are invited to enjoy part one of Howey's work Sand for free to experience an immersive music - based reading opportunity.

Not exact matches

I have not had the opportunity to read a copy of this book yet, but I am recommending it based on having read Ron Lieber's «Your Money» column in The New York Times.

«While our goal was to provide an opportunity to learn and share, based on review of the initial October 10 meeting, the Commissioner concluded the outcome was not constructive for those taking the time to attend,» the PTA's Facebook announcement read.

I read about the founder, Julie Sygiel, and even had the opportunity to meet her since she is based in NYC.

Wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I read your blog posts on a regular basis.

Approaching someone online gives you some inside information on someone you fancy by allowing you to read up on their online profile giving you the opportunity to say all the right things based on what their profile determines.

Jane Austen novels prove handy in all manner of ways - as a splendid read, an opportunity to observe that matters of the heart have scarcely changed since the early 1800s and as an abundant source for screen adaptations, not just of her oeuvre but also for spin - offs such as «Clueless,» which is a contemporary retelling of «Emma,» and the recent «Becoming Jane,» very loosely based on Austen's unfulfilled romantic life.

With a goal to have all students reading at or above grade level by the end of third grade, Arizona's Literacy Director Terri Clark seized the opportunity to utilize the 16 memos, sharing them with partners as well as the communities that signed on to work with Read On Arizona — a public - private partnership that includes the Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Head Start Collaboration Office, First Things First, and other state - based foundations.

- typical exercise for IB French Paper 1); 3) looking at different ways to express polite advice - using the future tense, the imperative, the pronoun «on», etc; 4) an exercise to develop an understanding of useful connectives and applying them to a summary of the text; 5) opportunities for a whole - class discussion based on what students have read and learnt from the text.

He leads the the READS Lab (Research Enhances Adaptations Designed for Scale in Literacy), a research - based collaborative initiative to identify and scale adaptive solutions for improving children's literacy learning opportunities and outcomes.

- Close reading of a modelled example analysis paragraph; - Joint creation of an analysis success criteria; - An opportunity to answer an exam style question based upon the character of Lennie; - A chance to peer assess against the success criteria.

Some of these are based on geography as in the example above, but I read recently of a school trip on the Emirates Air Line in North Greenwich where the classroom lesson on the importance of the River Thames was dramatically enhanced by having the opportunity to view it from the air.

Each station not only offers a unique opportunity to test your students» knowledge (offer an opinion, answer questions based on a video or reading, draw, etc.) but also provides a fantastic learning opportunity where your kids are learning through assessment.

KIPP Wheatley curriculum provides opportunities for close reading, writing, and speaking based on high - quality, diverse, and culturally relevant texts to students within a comprehensive, college - ready curriculum.

Read their full column here, based on the new brief from Public Impact, ESSA: New Law, New Opportunity.

These pupils will be given the opportunity to develop creative writing skills based on the books they have read.

This webinar provided participants an opportunity to identify the opportunities of SRCLP program to increase language and literacy skills of young children and improve practice of educators; share evidence - based research to improve reading comprehension of children preschool to third grade; and discuss considerations for state leaders in designing policy and professional learning to increase effectiveness of early language and literacy instruction, particularly for dual language learners, and children with special needs.

Create opportunities for oral reading on a one - on - one basis and only ask the student to read aloud in class if he feels comfortable doing so and volunteers to read

Proponents of the arts claim with equal vigor that by exposing students in some schools to a rich, varied curriculum and consigning students in other schools to endless reading and math drills, we are only exacerbating opportunity gaps based on race and economics.

As a result of this project - based work, educators have the chance to not only teach kindergartners basic skills in math, reading and science, but to also present the opportunities to apply those skills in real - world settings.

Reading instruction at Niskayuna incorporates research - based practices that include both direct, explicit instruction and opportunities for students to practice skills and strategies in authentic reading experReading instruction at Niskayuna incorporates research - based practices that include both direct, explicit instruction and opportunities for students to practice skills and strategies in authentic reading experreading experiences.

Our Reading Buddies program offers students the opportunity to develop social - emotional skills and collaborate with peers on reading, writing, and project - based learning activities, which are connected to our SEL vision andReading Buddies program offers students the opportunity to develop social - emotional skills and collaborate with peers on reading, writing, and project - based learning activities, which are connected to our SEL vision andreading, writing, and project - based learning activities, which are connected to our SEL vision and goals.

The project will provide opportunities for teachers to learn new strategies for collaborative instruction by observing other co-teachers in action, engaging in professional learning through conferences and research - based readings and dedicated time to establish and reflect on co-teaching relationships.

«We see the opportunity to blend tuition - based seats in our pre-K classrooms as an opportunity to begin to interrupt the segregation that has plagued our city's schools system for generations,» Kleban's memo reads.

Individual learning opportunities supporting remediation and acceleration will occur daily through the usage of CompassOdyssey and the Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math programs from Renaissance Learning which provide computer - based, leveled activities for students in reading and mathematics.

Only about 46 percent of children aged three through six in families below the federal poverty line are enrolled in center - based early childhood programming, compared to 72 percent of children in families above the federal poverty line.1 Poor children are about 25 percent less likely to be ready for school at age five than children who are not poor.2 Once in school, these children lag behind their better - off peers in reading and math, are less likely to be enrolled in college preparatory coursework, less likely to graduate, and over 10 percent more likely to require remediation if they attend a four - year post-secondary institution.3 All of these issues compound one another to create a cycle of low opportunity: children in poverty are less likely to achieve high educational attainment, and low educational attainment leads to lower median weekly earnings and higher rates of unemployment.

Dr. Davis and his family live in Ferguson, Missouri where he is excited to lead the Ferguson - Florissant School District to maximize opportunities for all students based on a strong foundation of reading.

Make science accessible to all learners with eScience3000 ®, an engaging and experiential program that differentiates core science content at five reading levels and gives all students the opportunity to enjoy hands - on, inquiry - based learning activities.

When students have multiple opportunities, with support and guidance, to write and read in all content - area classes on a daily basis, they take part in instruction that allows them: «a chance to take a breath, pull their thoughts together, reflect on their thinking, and appraise their own level of understanding» (Daniels, Zemelman, Steineke, 2007, p. 29).

Vaughn Gross Center professional development products and online forums are designed to broaden teachers» knowledge on topics related to effective, research - based reading instruction and to provide opportunities to share information on teaching reading more effectively.

Parents are given opportunities to meet with teachers to discuss both their children's progress in school and their children's home ‐ based study and reading habits (e.g., parent ‐ teacher conference).

Similarly, in addition to major organizational partners (e.g., the Afterschool Alliance, the School - Based Health Alliance, the National League of Cities, the School Superintendents Association, and United Way Worldwide), the coalition works with broad national initiatives that are related to community schools, including Attendance Works, the Campaign for Grade - Level Reading, the Promise Neighborhoods Institute, Partners for Each and Every Child, and the National Opportunity to Learn Campaign.

The student report card provides parents an opportunity to report on the student's home ‐ based studying and reading habits.

Another concession to literature - based reading was the creation and marketing of classroom libraries — boxed sets of books, usually thematically related to each unit, that teachers could use to extend their lessons and units «horizontally» and enrich children's literary opportunities.

Many of our most successful authors report that an audio CD product based on their book has produced more income, created more opportunities for the author and reached people that would have never gotten around to reading their book.

Several companies have grown exponentially due to the readily available consumer base who want their children to read engaging content, yet also love the convenience and educational opportunities that digital reading affords them.

Wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that I read your blog posts on a regular basis.

But two subscription - based reading platforms are offering e-cards this season, fully customizable options that include self - selected artwork and the opportunity to read across a small variety of devices while enjoying unlimited content.

Announcing a new roundtable / workshop presentation for San Diego - based Founder Roundtable to take place October 6, 2011 titled: eBook Publishing for Businesses, Associations and Non-Profits: How to Develop, Market and Sell Your Organization's Existing Content Here is a summary of the topic: The proliferation of e-reading devices like the Kindle, iPad and smartphones — together with online media stores like Amazon and Barnes & Noble — have created opportunities for organizations to write... [Read more...]

I guess my question would be is the majority of the user base of Goodreads and these social retailers American because UK readers aren't interested in social reading, or because UK publishers and authors aren't given the same opportunity that US ones are in terms of providing content for the sites, and thus aren't actively telling readers to go there to discuss books?

It's an excellent «first read» for authors looking for ways to generate new profit opportunities based on their book.

As technology advances and more books move from hard - copy print to electronic formats, people with print disabilities have for the first time in history the opportunity to enjoy access to books on an equal basis with those who can read print.

But, it affords readers the opportunity to decide what they want to read as opposed to having publishers take a call on what is worthy of being released based on what they think the market wants.

Index fund selling presents unique liquidity opportunity for RDI buyers It is important to note that RDI's upcoming deletion from the Russell 2000 index was not qualitative based and index funds can't consider whether Reading is monetizing its Burwood Square parcel or not.

Before I came I actually didn't know that much about it and just booked my route based on an opportunity that came up in Malapascua, and on recommendations I'd recently read on another travel bloggers site.

I'd read about Stretta Cafe in the November 2013 issue of House and Leisure magazine and on seeing that the chef imports cheese, flour and fresh ravioli from Italy on a weekly basis, I decided then and there that I would find the opportunity to sample what is...

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This job gave him a rare opportunity to be alone, and Biggers would read The New York Times Book Review and make sketches based on newspaper stories.

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