THE First Days of School, 5th Edition

Over 4.5 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. Now in its 5th edition, it includes the new DVD, You Have Changed My Life, featuring William Martinez.

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click here THE First Days of School, 5th Edition Contents Dedication About the DVD, You Have Changed My Life About the Authors Unit A Basic Understandings—The Teacher The successful teacher must know and practice the three characteristics of an effective teacher. 1. What Is an Effective Teacher? 2. How to Succeed on the First Days of School 3. How the First Year Can Be Successful 4. How to Close the Student Achievement Gap 5. How Proven, Research-Based Practices Help Unit B First Characteristic—Positive Expectations The effective teacher has positive expectations for student success. 6. Why Positive Expectations Are Important 7. How to Invite Students to Learning 8. How to Dress for Success 9. How to Create a Culture of Courtesy and Cooperation Unit C Second Characteristic—Classroom Management The effective teacher is an extremely good classroom manager. 10. Why You Want a Well-Managed Classroom 11. How to Have Your Classroom Ready 12. How to Introduce Yourself to Students 13. How to Arrange and Assign Seating 14. How to Start a Class Effectively Each Day 15. How to Teach Classroom Procedures 16. How to Create Consistency in the Classroom 17. How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan Unit D Third Characteristic—Lesson Mastery The effective teacher knows how to design lessons to help students achieve. 18. How to Create an Effective Lesson 19. How to Assess for Student Learning 20. How to Evaluate for Student Learning 21. How to Enhance Student Learning Unit E Future Understandings—The Professional The teacher who constantly learns and grows becomes a professional educator. 22. How to Be an Effective Teacher 23. How to Maximize Your Potential Credits Bibliography Index Back of Book DVD You Have Changed My Life

The story of how a teacher can impact the life of a child told in story, song, and American Sign Language.

You Have Changed My Life

Going Beyond "GoBe" Folders

These folders offer additional information, research, and activities that supplement THE First Days of School. The GoBe content transcends all grade levels and all subject areas. Access the List of All GoBes in THE First Days of School file for a listing of all of the GoBes and related files. Bookmark it for easy reference as you go beyond the pages of the book. To access the Going Beyond folders from the 4th edition of this book, please click here.

Unit A Basic Understandings _The Teacher

This chapter has two GoBes. Click the link of the item you wish to access. Page 10 - Going Beyond Folder
Page 10 - Close to a Miracle

This chapter has two GoBes. Click the link of the item you wish to access. Page 15 - First Days of School Scripts
Page 16 - Classroom Management Plans

This chapter has two GoBes. Click the link of the item you wish to access. Page 25 - Ten Questions to Ask
Page 27 - The Moberly Induction Program

This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 35 - Stories of Successful Teachers

Unit B First Characteristic _Positive Expectations

This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 67 - You’re Invited
This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 76 - Dressing for Success
This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 81 - We’ll Stand Behind You

Unit C Second Characteristic _Classroom Management

This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 96 - Teacher Behaviors

This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 105 - Students Who Face the Board Learn More

This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 123 - Assorted Seating Arrangements
This chapter has one GoBe. Click the link to access it. Page 137 - The Workers Start the Day

Unit D Third Characteristic _Lesson Mastery

This chapter has two GoBes. Click the link of the item you wish to access. Page 281 - Sample Lesson Plan
Page 284 - District-Wide Collaboration

Unit E Future Understandings _The Professional

This guide will give you the background and information you need to lead meaningful discussions and classes that result in change.

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