Marcia L. (Developing Minds, Inc.) Tate 
Reading and Language Arts Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites : 20 Literacy Strategies That Engage the Brain [PDF ebook] 
20 Literacy Strategies That Engage the Brain

Brain-based strategies turn reluctant readers into motivated and engaged learners! Experts say that when students engage in learning, comprehension is more likely to occur. Building on Marcia Tate’s 20 successful ‘dendrite-growing’ teaching strategies,  Reading and Language Arts Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites, based on the very latest research, contains more than 200 activities for delivering brain-based literacy instruction. Now in a new, reader-friendly format and consistent with the Common Core State Standards, this classroom companion is dedicated to improving the way students learn to read and read to learn. You’ll discover hands-on techniques grouped by grade level and standard to help teach reading in relevant ways. Activities cover essential categories of literacy and language arts instruction, including Phonemic and phonological awareness Fluency and vocabulary instruction Text comprehension Writing Speaking and listening Language Cross-curricular instruction Reading literacture and information text When teachers understand how to plan and execute great lessons and when students are involved and engaged, true learning occurs.  Start today! Praise for the previous edition: ‘I thoroughly enjoyed reading this user-friendly book and plan to share the activities with teachers working with struggling readers.’ —Catherine Duffy, English Chairperson Three Village Central School District, East Setauket, NY