The Elementary Teacher's Book of Lists

, by Muschla, Gary R.; Muschla, Judith A.; Muschla, Erin

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ISBN: 9780470501986 | 0470501987
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Copyright: 12/7/2010

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An essential reference for all elementary teachersThis comprehensive resource contains useful lists on all the subjects elementary teachers need, from core content to tips on classroom management to advice for students on study skills. The lists highlight vital areas of interest including reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, developing social skills, developing effective study skills, and working with an inclusive classroom. 350 reproducible lists on a wealth of subjects of interest to elementary teachers Advice for setting up the classroom, interacting with parents, and making classroom modifications Tips for use with students on studying for tests, organizing homework, and taking good notesAll the lists are correlated to national content standards and will be helpful as quick study aids as well as for general reference.

About This Book
About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Reading
Long Vowels and Spellings
Short Vowels and Spellings
Special Vowel Sounds and Spellings
Vowels and a Final "E"
Consonants and Consonant Sounds
Common Phonograms
Common Prefixes
Common Suffixes
Synonyms
Antonyms
Homographs
Homophones
Ways to Build Vocabulary
Important Words for Primary Students to Know
Important Words for Elementary Students to Know
Compound Words
Idioms
Comprehension Strategies
Questions to Aid Comprehension
Common Signal Words for Readers
How to Find Main Ideas and Supporting Details
How to Use Context Clues
Habits of Good Readers
Overcoming Poor Reading Habits
Helping Students Select Books to Read
Types of Fiction and Nonfiction Your Students Might Read
Important Parts of a Book
Major Parts of Stories
Reading Log Guidelines
Some Suggestions for Student Entries in Reading Logs
Famous Children's Authors
Books for Pre-Readers
Books for Beginning Readers
Great Books for Any Primary or Elementary Classroom
Books for Reluctant Readers
Books for Young Readers Written by African-American Authors
Poetry Books for Children
Magazines for Children
Suggestions for Parents and Guardians to Help Their Children with Reading
Reading Teaching Tips
Checklist for a Successful Reading Program
Writing
The Writing Process: The Way Writers Write
Habits of Good Student Writers
Finding Ideas for Writing
Writing Prompts
Developing Writing According to the Five W's and How
Basic Structure for Composition
High-Frequency Words for Writing
Kinds of Sentences
Sentence Forms
Subjects and Predicates
Compound Subjects and Predicates
Fragments and Run-Ons
Point of View
Figurative Language: Similes, Metaphors, and Personification
Guidelines for Revision
Guidelines for Proofreading
Words That Are Easy to Confuse
The Parts of Speech
Nouns
Rules for Forming Plural Nouns
Special Irregular Plural Nouns
Possessive Nouns
Action Verbs
Linking Verbs
The Tenses of Verbs
Rules for Forming Verb Tenses
Irregular Verbs
Verb Contractions with Not
Rules for Subject-Verb Agreement
Pronouns
Subject Pronouns
Object Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Pronoun Contractions
Adjectives
Comparing with Adjectives
Some Special Adjectives
Adverbs
Comparing with Adverbs
Negative Words
Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases
Conjunctions
Interjections
Common Abbreviations
Rules for Using End Punctuation
Rules for Using Commas
Rules for Using Colons
Rules for Using Apostrophes
Rules for Using Quotation Marks
Rules for Using Italics
Rules for Using Hyphens
Rules for Capitalization
Rules for Spelling Words Correctly
Strategies for Improving Spelling
Tough Words to Spell
Tips for Student Writing Journals
Grading Student Writing
Ways to Share the Writing of Your Students
Checklist for a Successful Writing Program
Mathematics
Math Concepts and Attributes
Habits of Good Student Mathematicians
Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers
Addition Table and Additional Facts
Place Value Chart for Whole Numbers
Steps for Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers
Multiplication Table and Multiplication Facts
Prime Numbers
Prime Factorization and Factor Trees
Composite Numbers
Square Numbers and Cube Numbers
Divisibility Tests
Steps for Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers
Big and Very Big Numbers
Mathematical Signs and Symbols
Place Value Chart for Decimal Numbers
Steps for Rounding Numbers
Types of Decimals
Steps for Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Decimals
Steps for Finding the Greatest Common Factor
Steps for Finding the Least Common Multiple
Types of Fractions
Renaming Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Steps for Simplifying Fractions
Steps for Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions
Steps for Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Mixed Numbers
Steps for Changing Decimals to Fractions
Steps for Changing Fractions to Decimals
Steps for Changing Decimals to Percents
Steps for Changing Percents to Decimals
Steps for Changing Fractions to Percents
Steps for Changing Percents to Fractions
The Customary System of Measures
Steps for Converting Units in the Customary System of Measures
Steps for Computing with the Customary System of Measures
Visualizing the Metric System
Metric System Units and Prefixes
Steps for Converting Units in the Metric System
Steps for Computing in the Metric System
Steps for Measuring Length
Time Words
Measuring Temperature
Angles
Steps for Measuring and Drawing Angles
Polygons
Classifying Triangles
Classifying Quadrilaterals
Tangrams
Tessellations
Circle Words and Facts
Solid Figures
Cubes
Symmetry
Formulas
The Number Line
Transformations
Common Graphs
Mean, Median, and Mode
Math Manipulatives for Your Classroom
Tips for Reading and Solving Math Word Problems
Math Problem-Solving Strategies
Math and Literature
Checklist for a Successful Math Program
Science
Characteristics of Living Things
The Kingdoms of Life
What Animals Need to Survive
Traits of Common Types of Animals
Animal Names
Migratory Animals
Hibernating Animals
Nocturnal Animals
Animal Superstars
Some Incredible Animal Facts
Metamorphosis
What Plants Need to Live
Photosynthesis
The Food Chain
Biomes of the World
Rain Forests
Why Rain Forests Are Important
How to Save the Rain Forests
Facts About Endangered Species
Examples of Endangered Animals
Some Extinct Animals
Examples of Endangered Plants
Dinosaur Facts
Dinosaur Superstars
Major Systems of the Human Body
Some Amazing Facts About the Human body
The Five Senses and Beyond
Healthy Habits
Food Groups and MyPyramid
Facts About Matter
Elements and Atoms
Magnetism and Magnets
Electricity
Facts About Energy
Renewable and Nonrenewable Sources of Energy
Simple Machines
Facts About Earth: Our Home in Space
Kinds of Rocks
Facts About Earthquakes
Facts About Volcanoes
The Water Cycle
The Carbon Dioxide-Oxygen Cycle
Weather Words
Types of Storms
Types of Clouds
The Highs and the Lows of Weather
Our Solar System
Beyond Our Solar System
Inventions and Inventors
Checklist for a Successful Science Program
Social Studies
Continents of the Earth
Oceans of the Earth
The Highest Mountains on Earth
The Highest Mountains in North America
The Earth's Largest Seas
The Earth's Largest Lakes
The Earth's Longest Rivers
Geographic Regions of the United States
Your Place in the World
Pilgrim Facts
The Thirteen Colonies
Colonial Firsts
Famous Men and Women of Colonial America
Causes of the Revolutionary War
Events Leading Up to the American Revolution
Common Colonial and Revolutionary War Words
Great Events of the American Revolution
Facts About the Declaration of Independence
Facts About the Constitution
Facts About the Bill of Rights
The Branches of the United States Government
Famous Native Americans
Famous Figures of American Folklore
Causes of the Civil War
Great Events of the Civil War
The Presidents
Presidential Trivia
Federal Holidays
Other Days to Celebrate
Major Religions Around the World
Major Religious Holidays
Famous Human-made Structures Around the World
U.S. Landmarks
Calendar Words and Facts
Checklist for a Successful Social Studies Program
General Reference for Elementary Teachers
The Elementary Teacher's Responsibilities
Basic Materials and Supplies Your Classroom Should Have
How to Create a Positive Classroom Atmosphere
Creating an Effective Learning Environment in an Inclusive Classroom
Basic Special Education Terminology
Basic Learning Styles
Assessment Terms
Alternative Assessments
How to Use Portfolios in Your Class
Tips for Managing Your Classroom
Tips for Organizing Your Classroom
Tips for Managing Time
Reward Options for Students
Conducting Effective Conferences with Students
Conducting Effective Conferences with Parents and Guardians
Tips for Communicating with Parents and Guardians
Suggestions for a Successful Back-to-School Night
Maintaining Positive Relationships with Your Students' Parents and Guardians
Helping Parents and Guardians Help Their Children
Bulletin Board Planning Tips
Tips for Planning Field Trips
How to Become an Expert in All the Subjects You Teach
Suggestions for Managing Discipline
Useful Web Sites for Teachers
Questions for Self-Appraisal
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