Synopsis An experienced fifth grade teacher, who expects a lot from his students and gets it, tells what works in the classroom. A great motivator, Rafe Esquith guides his students as they develop their skills, perform Shakespeare, and develop good habits essential to modern life. He shares his curriculum, shows ways to adapt to today's testing environment, and helps parents and others understand what makes a good school. Acclaimed by the media and government, Esquith is most appreciated by those whom he inspires every day, his students in Los Angeles's Hobart Elementary School, Room 56.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2007-12-18 | | Edition Description: | Reprint |
| Size | | Length: | 243 pages | | Height: | 7.5 in | | Width: | 5.3 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 6.4 oz |
Publisher's Note An inspiring guide to transforming education for children by an American Teacher Award recipient describes the methods through which he exposes first-generation immigrant students to classic culture, enables them to score in the top one percent on standardized tests, and helps them gain entry into Ivy League universities. Reprint.
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