Author: Perry Dantzler
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476678359
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.
Super Skills, Super Reading
Author: Perry Dantzler
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476678359
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476678359
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.
Super Reading Secrets
Author: Howard Stephen Berg
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0446553271
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Devised by the man recorded in Guinness as the world's fastest reader--80 pages per minutes--this is the only program that combines the most up-to-date learning techniques and psychological discoveries with proven speed-reading methods and ancient tools like meditation to significantly improve both reading speed and comprehension.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0446553271
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Devised by the man recorded in Guinness as the world's fastest reader--80 pages per minutes--this is the only program that combines the most up-to-date learning techniques and psychological discoveries with proven speed-reading methods and ancient tools like meditation to significantly improve both reading speed and comprehension.
My Sister's Super Skills
Author: Lauren Mosback
Publisher: Mascot
ISBN: 9781643074887
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
David is having a rough day...but his emotions are no match for his older sister Lily, who swoops in to save the day with some super skills! When Lily observes her brother feeling frustrated, sad, and irritable, she quickly shows him some helpful tips and tricks to help him feel better. And though David might not feel like jumping up and down for joy at that very minute, he soon learns that an improved mood is just a few actions away. Will Lily's super skills be enough to save the day? In My Sister's Super Skills, licensed children's counselor Lauren Mosback introduces various kid-friendly coping mechanisms that help manage emotions and promote positive social and emotional development, while highlighting the importance of an emotional growth-oriented mindset and healthy sibling relationships.
Publisher: Mascot
ISBN: 9781643074887
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
David is having a rough day...but his emotions are no match for his older sister Lily, who swoops in to save the day with some super skills! When Lily observes her brother feeling frustrated, sad, and irritable, she quickly shows him some helpful tips and tricks to help him feel better. And though David might not feel like jumping up and down for joy at that very minute, he soon learns that an improved mood is just a few actions away. Will Lily's super skills be enough to save the day? In My Sister's Super Skills, licensed children's counselor Lauren Mosback introduces various kid-friendly coping mechanisms that help manage emotions and promote positive social and emotional development, while highlighting the importance of an emotional growth-oriented mindset and healthy sibling relationships.
Six Super Skills for Executive Functioning
Author: Lara Honos-Webb
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 168403535X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals! Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel “scattered” or unorganized? You’re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused—in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track. In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful “super skills” to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include: Focusing on the positive Goal setting Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks Motivational enhancement Emotional regulation: dealing with “big” feelings Managing attention Once you learn and practice these skills, you’ll feel empowered to conquer any task—no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
ISBN: 168403535X
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
6 SUPER SKILLS to help teens stay focused and reach their goals! Do you sometimes have trouble paying attention in school? Do you lose track of time and deadlines? Do you often feel “scattered” or unorganized? You’re not alone. All teens need a little extra help staying focused—in school and in life. This is especially true if you have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, a mood disorder, or have experienced traumatic brain injury. The good news is that there are skills you can learn to help you stay on track. In this friendly guide, psychologist and ADHD expert Lara Honos-Webb offers six powerful “super skills” to help you pay attention, increase productivity, and get organized so you can achieve your goals and live your best life. These skills include: Focusing on the positive Goal setting Chunking: breaking big goals down into small manageable chunks Motivational enhancement Emotional regulation: dealing with “big” feelings Managing attention Once you learn and practice these skills, you’ll feel empowered to conquer any task—no matter how big. So, why not start learning them today?
Hero Story Collection (DC Super Friends)
Author: Various
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375872981
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Batman, Superman, and all the DC Super Friends come together in this action-packed collection of five Step into Reading leveled readers for boys ages 4-6!
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375872981
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Batman, Superman, and all the DC Super Friends come together in this action-packed collection of five Step into Reading leveled readers for boys ages 4-6!
Every Child a Super Reader
Author: Pam Allyn
Publisher: Scholastic Professional
ISBN: 9780545948715
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Literacy change agents Pam Allyn and Ernest Morrell show educators how to help students develop 7 key strengths to become self-reliant "super readers" Belonging, Curiosity, Kindness, Friendship, Confidence, Courage, and Hope. Includes reading/writing lesson ideas for each strength, as well as ways to meet speaking and listening standards. Embedded videos show ways to cultivate each strength. Supports the Lit Camps curriculum.
Publisher: Scholastic Professional
ISBN: 9780545948715
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Literacy change agents Pam Allyn and Ernest Morrell show educators how to help students develop 7 key strengths to become self-reliant "super readers" Belonging, Curiosity, Kindness, Friendship, Confidence, Courage, and Hope. Includes reading/writing lesson ideas for each strength, as well as ways to meet speaking and listening standards. Embedded videos show ways to cultivate each strength. Supports the Lit Camps curriculum.
Doyle Brunson's Super System
Author: Doyle Brunson
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580424759
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
This classic book is considered by the pros to be the best book ever written on poker! Jam-packed with advanced strategies, theories, tactics and money-making techniques no serious poker player can afford to be without this hard-hitting information. Includes fifty pages of the most precise poker statistics ever published. Features chapters written by pokers biggest superstars, such as Dave Sklansky, Mike Caro, Chip Reese, Bobby Baldwin, and Doyle two world champions and three master theorists. Essential strategies, advanced play, and no-nonsense winning advice on making money at 7-card stud (razz, high-low split, cards speak, and declare), draw poker, lowball, and hold'em (limit and no-limit).This is a must-read. 605 pages
Publisher: Cardoza Publishing
ISBN: 1580424759
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
This classic book is considered by the pros to be the best book ever written on poker! Jam-packed with advanced strategies, theories, tactics and money-making techniques no serious poker player can afford to be without this hard-hitting information. Includes fifty pages of the most precise poker statistics ever published. Features chapters written by pokers biggest superstars, such as Dave Sklansky, Mike Caro, Chip Reese, Bobby Baldwin, and Doyle two world champions and three master theorists. Essential strategies, advanced play, and no-nonsense winning advice on making money at 7-card stud (razz, high-low split, cards speak, and declare), draw poker, lowball, and hold'em (limit and no-limit).This is a must-read. 605 pages
Super Skills, Super Reading
Author: Perry Dantzler
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476641579
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476641579
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
What comes to mind when you think about superheroes? Strength, bravery, and heroism are common answers. However, superheroes do not only have physical strength, but they also have mental strengths and skills. Superheroes tend to have intelligence and detection skills which allow them to develop other skills. In this analysis of superhero literacy aimed at students, the connection between superhero media and larger theories of literacy are explored. The author uses six superhero television shows to show how literacy is portrayed in superhero media and how it reflects and shapes cultural ideas of literacy. The shows covered are Arrow, The Flash, Gotham, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil.
7 Steps to Get Your Child Reading
Author: Louise Park
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760873314
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while you, their parents, are having to navigate these uncharted waters. Literacy is the single most important thing we can teach kids. If they can read, all other learning will follow. Learn how to futureproof your child's literacy in a rapidly changing world, and give them the best chance of success. Louise Park has spent decades watching children working away at this reading thing. As a teacher, children's author and leading educational consultant, she knows better than anyone how the goalposts have shifted over time. The road to literacy has never been smooth, but now there is the added challenge of digital distractions. Louise will show you how to make the most of both digital and traditional forms of reading, as well as setting out commonsense plans for making a reader of your child. Based on scientific research and presented in a friendly, accessible style for time-poor parents, the seven simple steps will lead your Generation Alpha child to an irreplaceable love of reading. 'Simple, practical and inspiring - what a treasure! This book contains all you need to know in order to help children to become enthusiastic, proficient and joyful readers.' - Andy Griffiths 'This awesome book should be in every community, library, school and home. A triumph.' - Gabbie Stroud 'An essential book for every parent - the pages are filled with all the tools and understanding you need to get your child reading.' - Matt Stanton 'Bold, assured and waffle free ... warm and non-judgemental. This book inspired me to make some simple, positive changes to our home routines.' - Lucinda Gifford
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760873314
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Generation Alpha is the swiper, pincher, tapper cohort, the first to grow up with devices in their hands. They are breaking new ground as a result of technological advances, while you, their parents, are having to navigate these uncharted waters. Literacy is the single most important thing we can teach kids. If they can read, all other learning will follow. Learn how to futureproof your child's literacy in a rapidly changing world, and give them the best chance of success. Louise Park has spent decades watching children working away at this reading thing. As a teacher, children's author and leading educational consultant, she knows better than anyone how the goalposts have shifted over time. The road to literacy has never been smooth, but now there is the added challenge of digital distractions. Louise will show you how to make the most of both digital and traditional forms of reading, as well as setting out commonsense plans for making a reader of your child. Based on scientific research and presented in a friendly, accessible style for time-poor parents, the seven simple steps will lead your Generation Alpha child to an irreplaceable love of reading. 'Simple, practical and inspiring - what a treasure! This book contains all you need to know in order to help children to become enthusiastic, proficient and joyful readers.' - Andy Griffiths 'This awesome book should be in every community, library, school and home. A triumph.' - Gabbie Stroud 'An essential book for every parent - the pages are filled with all the tools and understanding you need to get your child reading.' - Matt Stanton 'Bold, assured and waffle free ... warm and non-judgemental. This book inspired me to make some simple, positive changes to our home routines.' - Lucinda Gifford
The Three Little Superpigs: Once Upon a Time
Author: Claire Evans
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338335715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Learn how the Three Little Pigs became the Three Little SUPERPIGS in this hilarious story set in Fairyland! Everyone thinks they know how the Three Little Pigs defeated the Big Bad Wolf. But that's not the whole story. The Three Little Pigs always dreamed of being superheroes. They wore superhero outfits and played superhero games. But when they move to Fairyland, they finally get to put their superhero skills to use! When the Big Bad Wolf blows down the houses of the first little pig and the second little pig, all seems lost. But, luckily, the third little pig comes up with a SUPER plan to save the day! The hilarious twist on the Three Little Pigs story teaches readers how exactly the Three Little Pigs became the superpigs who protect Fairyland from the Big Bad Wolf.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338335715
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Learn how the Three Little Pigs became the Three Little SUPERPIGS in this hilarious story set in Fairyland! Everyone thinks they know how the Three Little Pigs defeated the Big Bad Wolf. But that's not the whole story. The Three Little Pigs always dreamed of being superheroes. They wore superhero outfits and played superhero games. But when they move to Fairyland, they finally get to put their superhero skills to use! When the Big Bad Wolf blows down the houses of the first little pig and the second little pig, all seems lost. But, luckily, the third little pig comes up with a SUPER plan to save the day! The hilarious twist on the Three Little Pigs story teaches readers how exactly the Three Little Pigs became the superpigs who protect Fairyland from the Big Bad Wolf.