Getting Started: A Path to Success to Teaching English to Middle School Students and Beyond [Paperback]

This text offers practical insights for English teachers, especially novice educators, to incorporate into their classroom lessons. Roseboro guides readers through the metacognitive process that we grow to understand in our beginning years as essential parts of curriculum development. Her words encourage meaningful engagement and collaborative learning among students and teachers. Moreover, the content-specific activities demonstrate a belief in and commitment to academic rigor and relevance.Anna J. Small Roseboro, a National Board Certified Teacher has over four decades experience teaching in public and private schools, mentoring early career educators, facilitating leadership institutes. She was awarded Distinguished Service Awards by the California Association of Teachers of English and the National Council of Teachers of English.

Getting Started: A Path to Success to Teaching English to Middle School Students and Beyond is a valuable resource for anyone entering education in a nontraditional manner . . . Anyone working with preservice teachers (or seeking middle school certification) will find Getting Started an appropriate choice because it presents an overview of teaching in middle school. MiddleWeb

This is an empowering, encouraging, enjoyable, and inspiring resource for new teachers that joyfully demystifies the task of teaching adolescents. The lesson activities provide opportunities to support many learning styles. This should be the 'go to' companion for all English language arts teachers - both novice and experienced. Sadie Sapp Mahone, education consultant, Federal Funds and Compliance, Michigan Department of Education; former elementary and middle school principal

This text offers practical insights for English teachers, especially novice educators, to incorporate into their classroom lessons. Roseboro guides her readers through the metacognitive process that we grow to understand in our beginning years as essential partlc)