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ISBN: 0325004641

ISBN13: 9780325004648

Tools for Thought: Graphic Organizers for Your Classroom

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Book Overview

Dozens of graphic organizers and a hundred ways to use them Jim's prepared a workbook that's a real workhorse, providing tools to spark student thinking that are both intriguing and precise--and applicable to grades 6 to 12 in all subject areas. These tools range from annotations and literature circle notes to Venn diagrams and vocabulary squares. Each comes as a reproducible accompanied by:

background information and theoretical foundations different ways to use each tool to help students read, write, speak, and think better a range of note-taking strategies to help students succeed in all academic classes student samples, including many from Jim's ACCESS (Academic Success) program for struggling students who want to succeed.

In addition, three documents help you choose "the right tool for the job." Use Jim's suggestions to help students take better notes and improve their critical thinking. Or use his visual directory to quickly evaluate what you need for an assignment. Tools for Thought works across the spectrum--helping students with learning differences, assisting struggling readers and writers, challenging students in advanced classes.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0325004641

ISBN13:9780325004648

Release Date:August 2002

Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books

Length:208 Pages

Weight:1.17 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 8.6" x 11.1"

Grade Range:Grades 7 to 12

Related Subjects

Education Education & Reference Instruction Methods Pedagogy Schools & Teaching Secondary Education Study Skills Studying & Workbooks

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Rated 5 stars
Tools for thought

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 31, 2007

If you are a new teacher or a veteran this book is a great resource to help with notes, graphic organizers and literature ideas. The templates are user friendly and explained very well. A must for the classroom!

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The graphic organisers in the book will find more appropriate use in the language arts!

By Thriftbooks.com User, October 6, 2006

Tools for Thought: Graphic Organisers for Your Classroom by Jim Burke Books on graphic organisers & visual tools have generally fascinated me for more than two decades, probably in the light of my own personal interests in visual thinking. Also, my strategy consultancy work with adults & teens in helping them to navigate reading materials is a contributing factor. I have already amassed a large collection of them in my...

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Rated 5 stars
Wow!

By Thriftbooks.com User, December 24, 2005

This is my FAVORITE teaching book. It has graphic organizers that are neither too simple nor too challenging for high school level students, and better yet, examples of how to use each. A must-have for all English teachers!

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Rated 5 stars
Excellent Tool for teachers!

By Thriftbooks.com User, April 21, 2004

Jim Burke created (and compiled) a lot of useful graphic organizers in this book. Each organizer comes with the author's explanation and examples. The book is my most useful toolbook in my collection. It helps my teacher and student learning. Highly recommended!

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