{"product_id":"read-it-write-it-love-it-step-up-your-planning-to-engage-and-inspire-ela-students-paperback-softback-9781394319893","title":"Read It Write It Love It; Step Up Your Planning to Engage and Inspire ELA Students (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394319893","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRead It Write It Love It\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eStep Up Your Planning to Engage and Inspire ELA Students\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eRead It Write It Love It\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have for middle school ELA teachers who want both structure and heart in their classrooms. Emily Aierstok blends twenty years of experience with practical, research-based strategies that actually work. This book stands out and is a must for ELA teachers because it shows teachers how to balance classroom management with authentic reading and writing experiences, making it useful for both veteran and new teachers.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eChristina Schneider, The Daring English Teacher and author of Building Strong Writers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIn Read It Write It Love It\u003c\/i\u003e, Emily has created a guide that speaks directly to the challenges teachers face when teaching reading and writing. The book is comprehensive without being overwhelming, weaving together theory, practice, and stories from the classroom in a way that feels both relatable and actionable. Emily's insight as a seasoned English teacher makes this an excellent companion for anyone working to strengthen their literacy instruction. It's a book you'll want to keep within reach!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJenna Copper, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Education, Slippery Rock University, Author of \u003ci\u003eRole Call,\u003c\/i\u003e and Co-Author of \u003ci\u003eKeeping the Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Have you ever wished you could shadow a veteran ELA teacher to find out how they do it all? Thanks to \u003ci\u003eRead It Write It Love It,\u003c\/i\u003e now you can! Emily pours her 20+ years of teaching wisdom into these pages to provide readers with a framework to STEP UP their planning!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAshley Bible, Co-Author of \u003ci\u003eKeeping the Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book is a heartfelt and practical guide that helps ELA teachers bring joy back into their classrooms through the STEP UP planning system, offering clear, sustainable strategies that strengthen student learning. With nearly 30 years of classroom experience, Emily provides unique insights — including thoughtful ways to use AI — that make this book an invaluable resource for both new and veteran teachers.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDr. Jennifer Steimle, former ELA curriculum coordinator in Saratoga City School District and current superintendent in Greenwich Junior\/Senior High School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eEmily Aierstok (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394319893, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 February 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e304 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.1 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm, 0.431 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete toolkit for overworked ELA teachers looking for effective reading and writing exercises and lessons \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRead It, Write It, Love It,\u003c\/i\u003e experienced middle school English Language Arts teacher, Emily Aierstok, delivers the ultimate roadmap to helping disinterested and struggling students succeed with reading and writing. Aierstok draws on her decades of professional teaching experience to explain practical, research-based strategies and activities you can implement in your own classroom for immediate results with learners from all levels. You'll explore solutions to common, longstanding problems—like running out of time for lesson planning and aligning compelling classroom content with academic standards—and find insightful tips on integrating tech and multimedia into your learning experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRead It, Write It, Love It\u003c\/i\u003e offers engaging student activities that make reading and writing fun, relevant, and meaningful. You'll also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreative techniques to help you connect with diverse learners and accommodate different learning styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTime-saving strategies, including easy-to-follow activities and low-prep plans – to make your teaching day easier\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to capture your students' interest in reading and writing lessons and help motivate them to achieve better outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies for stepping up your planning techniques to ensure you're prepared to meet needs and improve learning outcomes for every student\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect for secondary ELA teachers in grades 6 to 12 struggling with a lack of time to properly prepare lesson plans, \u003ci\u003eRead It, Write It, Love It\u003c\/i\u003e is also a must-have resource filled with easy classroom activities you can try out on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author xv\u003cbr\u003eThe STEP Up Planning Technique: An Introduction xvii\u003cbr\u003eThe Magic of Teaching xvii\u003cbr\u003ePlanning Is Love xxi\u003cbr\u003eThe STEP Up Planning System xxii\u003cbr\u003eHow This Book Is Organized xxvi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1 Planning for Your Learners 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLesson Planning Essentials 2\u003cbr\u003eKnow Your Learners 6\u003cbr\u003eReading and Writing Autobiographies 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2 Data Collection Strategies 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing Data for Good 11\u003cbr\u003eUsing Data to Empower 15\u003cbr\u003eReading Data 18\u003cbr\u003eWriting Data 23\u003cbr\u003eModifying Assignments: Same Goal; Different Play 30\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Differentiating Instruction 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 1 S Is for Standard 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing North Star Standards 36\u003cbr\u003eFraming Your Lessons 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3 You Had Me at Hello (with Bell Ringers) 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuild Your Frame with Standards-Based Bell Ringers 44\u003cbr\u003eHands-On Bell Ringer Experiences 48\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Generating Bell Ringers 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4 Goodbye for Now (with Standards-Based Exit Tickets) 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse Exit Tickets as a Frame 56 Create Out-of-Time Exit Tickets 57\u003cbr\u003eUse Exit Tickets to Extend Learning 58\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Generating Exit Tickets 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 2 T Is for Text 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5 Heart and Stretch Texts 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentify Appropriate Heart Texts 63\u003cbr\u003eAdd Stretch Texts 64\u003cbr\u003eLove It: A Close Reading Routine 66\u003cbr\u003eUse Text-Based Questions 77\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Using AI to Scaffold Close Reading 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6 Independent Reading That Works 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate Reading Journals 84\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Setting Reading Goals 88\u003cbr\u003eIndependent Reading Engagement and Accountability 89\u003cbr\u003eMotivate Reluctant Readers 95\u003cbr\u003eWrite Letters About Literature 96\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Using AI to Engage Readers 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7 Authors as Teachers 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading as Writers 107\u003cbr\u003eTeach Purpose and Audience with Mentor Texts 110\u003cbr\u003eYou Have Style: Learning Style from Authors 114\u003cbr\u003eBreak It Down: Using Mentor Sentences 115\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Finding Mentor Texts 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8 Building Community 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEncourage Community from Day One 121\u003cbr\u003eGive Students Ownership of the Classroom 124\u003cbr\u003eDitch Rules: Make a Class Motto 126\u003cbr\u003eBuild Reading and Writing Communities 129\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Tools That Build Community 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 3 E Is for Engage 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9 Choosing Engaging Topics 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGet to Know Your Students 142\u003cbr\u003eConnect to the Texts 143\u003cbr\u003eBuild Authentic Experiences 146\u003cbr\u003eTap into Prior Knowledge 147\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Finding Topics That Engage 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10 Engaging with Media Literacy 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLateral Reading: A Yearlong Skill 161\u003cbr\u003eUtilize SIFT Information and Author's Purpose 164\u003cbr\u003eImplement an Article of the Week Routine 166\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Finding Online Sources for Practice 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 4 P Is for Planning from the Assessment 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11 Grades as Communication 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFailure Leads to Growth 177\u003cbr\u003eFeedback Over Grades 181\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Retakes and Revisions 190\u003cbr\u003eAlternatives to Grading Behavior 193\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Using AI to Extend\u003cbr\u003eTeacher Grading Practices 198\u003cbr\u003eUse Rubric Templates 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12 Designing Assessments 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthentic Assessment Inspiration 204\u003cbr\u003eAugment with AI: Using an\u003cbr\u003eAssessment Generator 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 13 Tackling Standardized Testing 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmpower Student Test Takers 224\u003cbr\u003eEmbed Test Prep All Year Long 225\u003cbr\u003eConduct Student-Led\u003cbr\u003eData Analysis 228\u003cbr\u003eMake Test Prep Fun! 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