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A TO Z : Novel Ideas for Reading Teachers [Kay Martin & Tina Willoughby] Full of teacher-tested activities, this book helps students explore their insights into literature through writing, poetry, art, research, and making personal connections to characters, quotations, and events. { 80pp, 215x280mm, May 2000; PB, £11.50, 1877673420:9781877673429 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
ABRAVOCABRA, 2ND EDITION : The Amazingly Sensible Approach to Teaching Vocabulary [Amy Rider] Ages 11 to 14 years. These 24 lists, each comprised of 12 useful words culled from newspapers, magazines, and television, are designed to help students to improve their vocabularies. { 174pp, 215x280mm, June 2003; SB, £14.99, 1877673323:9781877673320 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
ATTITUDE!, 2ND EDITION : Helping Students WANT to Succeed & then Setting Them Up for Success [Cheryl Miller Thurston] With interesting, unusual activities that relate school to real life, students learn to recognize and build on their strengths, change bad habits, and look realistically towards the future. { 105pp, 215x280mm, August 2003; PB, £13.50, 1877673250:9781877673252 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
BEYOND ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE : A Practical Guide for Helping Students Write Free Verse [Benjamin Green & Anita Punla] Ready-to-use lessons give children guidance and encourage creativity as they write poetry. The step-by-step process includes tips for word gathering and revising what has been written. Suggested readings and samples of poems by real students are also provided. { 161pp, 215x280mm, August 1996; PB, £13.50, 1877673285:9781877673283 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
CAPITALIZATION : Teaching Correct Capitalization to Kids Who Aren't Crazy about Writing in the First Place [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Student writing suggestions and practice sentences for students to correct teach the basics of capitalisation while leaving students room to exercise their own creativity. { 48pp, 215x280mm, June 2000; PB, £8.99, 1877673439:9781877673436 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
COMMAS : Teaching Students to Use Commas Correctly, without Boring Them to Tears [Randy Larson] With short, easy-to-digest activities and lots of humour, this book teaches important punctuation basics and helps students to apply what they learn. { 78pp, 215x280mm, September 1999; PB, £9.99, 1877673382:9781877673382 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
COMMON SENSE : Tips on the Teaching of Writing from a Writer, Teacher & Editor [Cheryl Miller Thurston] With a refreshing outlook and user-friendly style, this guide for writing teachers points out how to "keep it simple" when teaching and focus on three basic principles that are not hard to teach or learn. { 80pp, 180x180mm, February 2002; PB, £4.99, 1877673544:9781877673542 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
DOWNWRITE FUNNY : Using Students' Love of the Ridiculous to Build Serious Writing Skills [Randy Larson] Winged baby hippopotami nest in a tree, crocodiles fall in love, and Frankenstein monsters attend a self-help seminar -- all part of these writing activities that teach important skills in a challenging and interesting way. { 128pp, 215x280mm, September 1997; PB, £13.50, 1877673315:9781877673313 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
EXTRA BOOK : Extra Credit, Enrichment, Creative Thinking [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Designed to be a lifesaver and refresher for teachers, this book contains quick lesson plans for a substitute teacher, ideas for extra credit, and routine-breakers. { 77pp, 215x280mm, June 2004; PB, £9.99, 1877673633:9781877673634 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
FUNNY THING ABOUT TEACHING : Connecting with Kids Through Laughter... & Other Pointers for New Teachers [Jack Rightmyer] Addressing the daily challenges that new teachers face in front of a class, this humorous personal account shares the lessons learned from one mans lengthy teaching career. Imparting practical advice in an engaging manner, these truthful tales transport readers through a wide array of settings -- urban and suburban schools, from sixth grade through college. Future educators will discover methods for using levity to build trust with their students and learn how to detect and avoid common pitfalls in the classroom. Offering advice on discipline, testing, bullying, and coaching, this memoir provides a fresh perspective on maintaining control of the class, while sharing the importance of using humour as a way to brush off the minor stresses of the job. { 144pp, 180x230mm, September 2008; PB, £8.99, 1877673781:9781877673788 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
GAMES FOR ENGLISH & LANGUAGE ARTS : 2nd Edition [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Reproducible games and activities that inspire students to think, use their imaginations, and play with language. { 92pp, 215x280mm, January 1995; PB, £12.99, 1877673129:9781877673122 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
GO TO THE SOURCE : Discovering 20th Century U.S. History Through Colorado Documents [William L Virden & Mary G Borg] Primary sources from the 20th century -- photographs, letters, telegrams, newspaper articles, and oral histories -- introduce students to the stories of real people as they analyse, observe, and draw conclusions about U.S. history. { 144pp, 255x320mm, August 2000; SB, £19.99, 1877673447:9781877673443 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
GO TO THE SOURCE TEACHER EDITION [William L Virden & Mary G Borg] Contains additional background information and suggested answers for the activities in Go to the Source. { 174pp, 215x280mm, September 2007; SB, £12.99, 1877673455:9781877673450 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc. }
HAIR FROM THE HEAD OF A PRINCE : A Fairy Tale for Grownups & Kids Alike! [Cheryl Miller Thurston] This delightful two-act musical spoofs fairy tales, popular culture, and modern day life, using music as varied as its themes. Information about royalties and music rental is included. { 62pp, 215x280mm, March 2003; PB, £4.99, 1877673625:9781877673627 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
HIDE YOUR EX-LAX UNDER THE WHEATIES, 4TH EDITION : Poems About Schools, Teachers, Kids, & Education [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Written by a former teacher, these funny and poignant poems are a popular source of material for teachers' meetings, presentations and workshops. { 93pp, 175x175mm, June 2005; PB, £6.99, 1877673684:9781877673689 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
HOT FUDGE MONDAY : Tasty Ways to Teach Parts of Speech to Students Who Have a Hard Time Swallowing Anything to Do with Grammar [Randy Larson] Since its initial publication in 1993, this entertaining grammar book has helped thousands of middle school teachers teach even the most reluctant learners using lessons that de-emphasise rote learning and treat the parts of speech as building blocks for crazy writing assignments. Prompts include using at least 10 prepositional phrases from a list to write a scene from the new vegetable horror novel Squash Cemetery, and using lively verbs to write the monologue of a soda can telling his miserable life story to a psychologist. This new edition offers quirky quizzes to check student progress, even more writing ideas, and a guide to Internet enrichment activities, including Stupid Roadside Attractions, in which students research goofy tourist traps in America and use vivid adjectives to describe the six that they think are the stupidest. { 180pp, 215x280mm, April 2007; SB, £14.99, 1877673749:9781877673740 , IPG (Cottonwood Press) }
HOW I RAISED A MILLION IN A MONTH : Nonprofit Fund-Raising Ideas that Worked for Me & Can Work for You! [Barbara Ann Murray] Valuable tips about making contacts, building relationships, staying optimistic, expressing gratitude, and thinking outside the box are found in this practical guide to fund-raising for both novices and seasoned professionals. { 174pp, 140x205mm, July 2005; PB, £8.99, 1877673668:9781877673665 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc) }
HOW TO AVOID ENGLISH TEACHERS' PET PEEVES : Improve Your Writing by Eliminating the Common Errors that English Teachers See Most Often [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Short, sensible explanations and humorous exercises help young writers to eliminate the common errors that English teachers see most often. { 167pp, 175x175mm, May 2001; PB, £7.50, 187767351X:9781877673511 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT PARENTS : A Teacher's Survival Guide [Suzanne Capek Tingley] Be it Pinocchio's Mom, who thinks her child never lies, the Caped Crusader, who will stop at nothing to have a book eliminated from the curriculum, or the Helicopter Mom, who hovers and swoops in to protect her child from disappointment, this humorous handbook helps educators deal with impossible parents. Each chapter features a hilarious caricature that illuminates common parent anxieties followed by specific, practical methods for addressing the problem. Easily implemented advice on face-to-face confrontations helps teachers approach each conflict with the confidence to get their point across and the composure to keep their professional principles intact. { 144pp, 175x230mm, September 2006; PB, £8.99, 1877673722:9781877673726 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
IDEAS THAT REALLY WORK!, 3RD EDITION : Activities for English & Language Arts [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Includes composition ideas, speech activities, grammar and punctuation lessons, and seasonal activities for English and language arts teachers. { 168pp, 215x280mm, June 2004; SB, £15.50, 1877673137:9781877673139 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
IF THEY'RE LAUGHING, THEY JUST MIGHT BE LISTENING, 3RD EDITION : Ideas for Using Humor Effectively in the Classroom -- Even if You're Not Funny Yourself [Elaine Lunberg & Cheryl Miller Thurston] Practical and fun-to-read, this book includes 29 tips for tapping into the power of humour, as well as many examples of materials that encourage laughter and learning. { 96pp, 215x280mm, April 2002; PB, £8.99, 1877673145:9781877673146 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
IMAGINACTION, 2ND EDITION : Activities that Allow Students to Get Up on Their Feet & Moving! [Bobbie Kidder] Role playing, improvisation, pantomime, and other activities help students to think on their feet, develop problem-solving skills, communicate more effectively, and take risks -- all while having a good time. { 72pp, 215x280mm, June 2001; PB, £9.99, 1877673269:9781877673269 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
JOURNAL JUMPSTARTS, 4TH EDITION : Quick Topics & Tips for Journal Writing [Patricia Woodward] Contains more than 400 topics that appeal to young people and inspire creative journaling, as well as practical tips for using journals in the classroom. { 90pp, 175x175mm, June 1996; PB, £5.50, 1877673153:9781877673153 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
LANGUAGE IS SERVED : Games, Writing Prompts, & Other Language Arts Activities on the Yummy Topic of Food [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Ages 12 Years & Over. Focusing each lesson on a single theme that will engage students of all ages, this guidebook encourages teachers to use the topic of food to bring a lively change of pace to the language arts classroom. Providing a wide range of tools -- including word games, writing prompts, and research-oriented activities -- this resource applies the skills taught in any English class, middle through high school, in a quirky and accessible manner. Each project engages young writers by inspiring them to play with vocabulary and improve communication skills -- an important step in learning to use language skilfully. { 156pp, 210x280mm, September 2008; PB, £14.99, 187767379X:9781877673795 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
MELANIE & THE TRASH CAN TROLL : A Modern Day Fairy Tale [Cheryl Miller Thurston] For ages 12+. "Melanie and the Trash Can Troll" makes a perfect high school production. The play has a flexible cast, simple sets, easy costumes and lots of humour. The funny fairy tale stars a young waitress who is forced to confront a terrifying creature called the Trash Can Troll. She discovers a secret the Troll has been hiding for years, as well as the courage to stand up for what is right. { 48pp, 140x215mm, August 1991; PB, £3.99, 1877673110:9781877673115 , IPG (Cottonwood Press) }
MI COLORADO : Spanish Edition [William L Virden, Mary G Borg & Yvonne Paez] This hands-on activity book about Colorado history covers all of the state-from peak and plains to rural and urban areas-as students write, color, complete challenging games, practice critical thinking skills, and learn to connect history with present day Colorado. { 48pp, 230x300mm, July 2001; PB, £4.99, 1877673579:9781877673573 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
MONTH OF FUNDAYS, 3RD EDITION : A Whole Year of Games & Learning Activities for Just About Every Holiday You've Ever Heard Of -- & Many that You Haven't! [Dawn DiPrince] Includes educational and challenging activities for traditional holidays like Thanksgiving and Presidents' Day, as well as unusual ones like Sports Junkie Week, Most Boring Films of the Year Day, and Sauerkraut Salad and Sandwich Season. { 140pp, 215x280mm, April 2002; PB, £14.99, 1877673293:9781877673290 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
MORE ABRAVOCABRA : The Amazingly Sensible Approach to Teaching Vocabulary [M S Samston] These lists of sensible, useful words are extremely effective in helping students improve their vocabularies. { 151pp, 215x280mm, August 2001; PB, £14.99, 1877673536:9781877673535 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
MY COLORADO [Mary G Borg] From 9 to 12 years. Make Colorado history more interesting to your students with this hands-on activity book that is packed with information. With My Colorado, students write, colour, complete challenging games, create, analyse, practice their critical thinking skills, and more. Best of all, students learn to make connections between the past and their own lives in present day Colorado. "My Colorado" addresses fourth grade geography, history and earth science content standards. It includes the many diverse groups that have contributed to our state's history. Unlike so many textbooks that skip over the last 100 years, "My Colorado"W also remembers to connect history with present day Colorado. { 48pp, 230x300mm, March 2001; PB, £4.99, 187767348X:9781877673481 , IPG (Cottonwood Press) }
MY PERSONAL YEARBOOK [M S Samston] A great alternative to traditional yearbooks, this hands-on activity book allows students to create their own unique, personal book of memories. { 52pp, 215x280mm, June 1993; PB, £4.99, 187767320X:9781877673207 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
MYSTERY OF THE SUFFOCATED SEVENTH GRADER, 2ND EDITION : A Play to Read Aloud in Class [Cheryl Miller Thurston] In this amusing and instructive read-aloud play, a rumour gets completely out of hand, with hilarious results. Thoughtful follow-up activities about dealing with gossip and rumors are included. { 24pp, 215x280mm, August 1993; PB, £6.99, 187767303X:9781877673030 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
NEW LEAF : Ideas for Writing, Inspired by Trees [M S Samston] Writing prompts designed to engage modern-day writers take inspiration from mythology, literature, science, current events, and self-reflection. { 101pp, 175x175mm, February 2002; PB, £6.99, 1877673528:9781877673528 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
PAPER LIGHTNING : Prewriting Activities That Spark Creativity & Help Students Write Effectively [Darcy Pattison] Ages 12 Years & Over. Whether teaching fiction or non-fiction, educators will discover the perfect activity for sharpening their students' writing skills in this helpful guide book. Emphasising the importance of prewriting exercises, this handbook lists a variety of practical tools for young writers, including storytelling, group work, hands-on organising, and brainstorming. Geared towards middle to high school students, these easy-to-follow lessons are adaptable to nearly all modes of writing -- descriptive, expository, narrative, informational, or persuasive -- and the detailed teacher notes allow for simple application of these projects with minimal preparation time. { 108pp, 210x280mm, September 2008; PB, £11.50, 1877673773:9781877673771 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
PHUNNY STUPH : Proofreading Exercises with a Sense of Humor [M S Samston] Jokes and humorous urban legends make up all 100 proof-reading exercises in this useful and engaging book. The errors include a little bit of everything -- missing punctuation, spelling mistakes, errors in usage, sentence fragments, and more. Each exercise includes teaching notes and an example of a possible correction. { 136pp, 215x280mm, January 2005; PB, £14.99, 1877673641:9781877673641 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
PLUGGED IN TO ENGLISH : English & Language Arts Activities for the Computer Lab [John O Cole] The computer is turned into a wonderful new tool to help teach writing and literature with this language workbook. Students complete literary 'most wanted' posters, write Internet poems, create resumes for characters from literature, and many more activities included on the accompanying CD-ROM. { 144pp, 215x280mm, July 2003; PB, £19.50, 1877673609:9781877673603 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
PROMISE YOU WON'T GET MAD : And Other Read-Aloud Plays for Young People [Amy Rider] Four plays that bring up serious issues such as stealing, peer pressure, lying to parents, risk taking, and gossip, are accompanied by discussion questions, writing topics, and critical thinking activities. { 84pp, 215x280mm, January 2000; PB, £10.99, 1877673390:9781877673399 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
QUOTATION MARKS : Teaching the Basics About Quotation Marks Without Putting Students to Sleep [Susan Collins] Students learn all the basics about using quotation marks correctly, with exercises that use a "monster" theme to keep their attention. { 47pp, 215x280mm, September 1999; PB, £8.99, 1877673374:9781877673375 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
RELUCTANT DISCIPLINARIAN : Advice on Classroom Management from a Softy Who Became (Eventually) a Successful Teacher [Gary Rubinstein] Based on the author's disastrous first year of teaching, which began with no classroom management skills, this recollection offers clear and specific advice based on what he learned on the way to becoming "Teacher of the Year" four years later. { 143pp, 170x230mm, July 1999; PB, £8.99, 1877673366:9781877673368 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
ROCK & RAP MIDDLE SCHOOL [Sheree Sevilla & Suzanne Stansberry] Two middle school teachers describe their successful cross-curricular project, which involved students forming "bands" and organising a concert tour -- from choosing an itinerary to researching their destinations and planning publicity. { 58pp, 215x280mm, May 2004; PB, £8.99, 1877673617:9781877673610 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
SENTENCE A DAY : Short, Playful Proofreading Exercises to Help Students Avoid Tripping up When They Write [Samantha Prust] These brisk and humorous one-sentence examples of writing mistakes provide teachers with what are often called daily oral language exercises that help students master the basics of capitalisation, mechanics, punctuation, and usage. Such quick mini-lessons can become boring when the sentence comes from another classroom subject such as science, but this book's punchy declarations get kids' attention and keep the focus on writing. Each exercise includes an at-a-glance summary of skills addressed, as well as quick ideas and tips to help students understand basic grammar concepts. { 208pp, 175x175mm, April 2007; PB, £6.99, 1877673730:9781877673733 , IPG (Cottonwood Press) }
SHORT & SWEET, 2ND EDITION : Quick Creative Writing Activities that Encourage Imagination, Humor, & Enthusiasm About Writing [Randy Larson] Zany writing prompts include writing an introduction to a speech for the National Convention of People Who Claim They Have Seen Elvis Appear as a Clerk in Wal-Mart and a sales pitch for 1-900-PIMPLES. { 36pp, 215x280mm, May 1997; PB, £7.50, 1877673196:9781877673191 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
SINGUINI : Noodling Around with Silly Songs [Heather Stenner & Cheryl Miller Thurston] Ages 9 to 12 years. Even kids who think they hate singing cannot resist the goofy tunes in this songbook. Written specifically for upper-elementary and middle-school students, parodies of old favourites like 'My Bonnie Went in for a Face Lift' and 'Oh, My Darling, Frankensteen,' and hilarious original tunes like 'Snot Is Not the Proper Subject for a Song' and the tongue-twisting 'Impossible to Sing Song' keep kids laughing while they learn to love singing. Short, melody-only versions of the songs photocopy easily and are accompanied by full-piano leader editions. { 208pp, 215x240mm, April 2006; SB, £12.99, 1877673692:9781877673696 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
SURVIVAL TIPS FOR NEW TEACHERS : From People Who Have Been There (and Lived to Tell About It) [Cheryl Miller Thurston] Honest and humorous advice from teachers all over the country is compiled into short, helpful pieces for new and experienced teachers alike. { 94pp, 175x175mm, June 1997; PB, £5.50, 1877673307:9781877673306 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
SURVIVING LAST PERIOD ON FRIDAYS & OTHER DESPERATE SITUATIONS, 4TH EDITION : A Game Book for Language Arts [Cheryl Miller Thurston] When students are bouncing off the walls, these challenging word games and activities will help any teacher make it through the day while keeping their classroom intact. { 73pp, 215x280mm, February 2003; PB, £10.99, 1877673013:9781877673016 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
THINKING IN THREES : The Power of Three in Writing [Brian Backman] A refreshingly different approach to writing, this guide teaches the strength that three mutually supportive ideas can bring to any written assignment. { 106pp, 215x280mm, June 2005; PB, £11.50, 1877673676:9781877673672 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
TWISTING ARMS : Teaching Students How to Write to Persuade [Dawn DiPrince] Practical exercises for persuasive writing teach how to provide evidence to support a thesis statement, distinguish fact from opinion, avoid ambiguous language, and use transition words effectively. { 91pp, 215x280mm, February 2005; PB, £11.50, 187767365X:9781877673658 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
UNJOURNALING : Daily Writing Exercises that Are NOT Personal, NOT Introspective, NOT Boring! [Dawn DiPrince & Cheryl Miller Thurston] Ages 12 and Upwards. The more than 200 impersonal but engaging writing prompts in this exercise book help students practice their writing skills without asking them to share personal thoughts they would rather keep to themselves. Quirky, challenging, and humorous, the ideas encourage light-hearted creativity with such topics as writing about a girl named Dot without using any letters with dots (such as i or j), describing a person named Chris by the reactions of others as he walks into a room, or creating three completely different sentences with the word crumpled. Sample responses are included for all the exercises, making this an ideal classroom resource. { 128pp, 190x235mm, April 2006; PB, £8.99, 1877673706:9781877673702 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
WHEN THEY THINK THEY HAVE NOTHING TO WRITE ABOUT.., 3RD EDITION : Over 125 Practical Composition Activities Based on the Writing Process [Cheryl Miller Thurston] This classroom-tested book includes 101 quick writing topics for short assignments or journals and 25 longer assignments complete with pre-writing activities. { 58pp, 215x280mm, October 1986; PB, £10.99, 1877673005:9781877673009 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
WRITING YOUR LIFE, 3RD EDITION : An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Writing an Autobiography [Mary G Borg] This user-friendly book helps any adult write an autobiography. The questions cover all areas of life, from early years to later years, the writing tips provide practical guidance, and the excerpts from autobiographies of real men and women provide inspiration. { 160pp, 215x275mm, April 1998; SB, £13.50, 1877673072:9781877673078 , IPG (Cottonwood Press Inc) }
WRITING YOUR LIFE, 3RD EDITION : Autobiographical Writing Activities for Young People [Mary G Borg] Maintaining sensitivity toward both privacy and family situations in today's world, these activities encourage young people to write about what they know best -- themselves. { 62pp, 215x280mm, August 1998; PB, £10.99, 1877673099:9781877673092 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }
YOGA FOR THE BRAIN : Daily Writing Stretches that Keep Minds Flexible & Strong [Dawn DiPrince & Cheryl Miller Thurston] Ages 12 and Upwards. More than 365 topics are included in these daily exercises that encourage writers to play with language and 'stretch' their writing style. Dispelling the fear of bad grades or criticism, these activities encourage writers to have fun, take risks, and write in new and creative ways. Engaging writing prompts range from the serious to the bizarre, all with the intention of exercising writing muscles, regardless of the writer's strength. Ideas for completing real-world projects include writing material for a family website, a babysitter newsletter with important information about a child, and a persuasive letter to convince a parent to change a household rule. { 144pp, 190x235mm, April 2006; PB, £9.99, 1877673714:9781877673719 , IPG (Cottonwood Press, Inc.) }