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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100143112864

ISBN-139780143112860

eBay Product ID (ePID)62255758

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Number of Pages272 Pages

Publication NameTeach like Your Hair's on Fire : the Methods and Madness inside Room 56

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2007

SubjectEthics & Moral Philosophy, Parent Participation, Educators, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, Teaching Methods & Materials / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorRafe Esquith

Subject AreaPhilosophy, Education, Biography & Autobiography

FormatUk-B Format Paperback

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Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight7.9 Oz

Item Length7.7 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Reviews"Esquith is a modern-day Thoreau, preaching the value of good work, honest self- reflection, and the courage to go one''s own way." - Newsday "Politicians, burbling over how to educate the underclass, would do well to stop by Rafe Esquith''s fifth-grade class." - Time "The most interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country." - The Washington Post, Esquith is a modern-day Thoreau, preaching the value of good work, honest self-reflection, and the courage to go one’s own way.” —Newsday Politicians, burbling over how to educate the underclass, would do well to stop by Rafe Esquith’s fifth-grade class.” —Time The most interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country.” —The Washington Post, Esquith is a modern-day Thoreau, preaching the value of good work, honest self-reflection, and the courage to go ones own way. "Newsday" Politicians, burbling over how to educate the underclass, would do well to stop by Rafe Esquiths fifth-grade class. "Time" The most interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country. "The Washington Post", "Esquith is a modern-day Thoreau, preaching the value of good work, honest self- reflection, and the courage to go one's own way." - Newsday "Politicians, burbling over how to educate the underclass, would do well to stop by Rafe Esquith's fifth-grade class." - Time "The most interesting and influential classroom teacher in the country." - The Washington Post

Grade FromTwelfth Grade

Dewey Decimal370.1

Grade ToUP

Table Of ContentTeach Like Your Hair's On Fire Prologue: Fire in the Classroom Part One: There's No Place Like Home One: Gimme Some Truth Two: Searching for Level VI Part Two: The Method Three: Reading for Life Four: Writing Five: Add It Up Six: We Won't Get Fooled Again Seven: What a Wonderful World Eight: Rocket Man Nine: Art Lover Ten: Put Me In, Coach Eleven: Taxman Part Three: The Madness Twelve: Think for Yourself Thirteen: Celluloid Heroes Fourteen: Goin' Mobile Fifteen: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (but I Like It) Sixteen: Do They Know It's Christmas? Seventeen: Will Power Epilogue: Rest in Peace Acknowledgments Appendixes

SynopsisRead Rafe Esquith's posts on the Penguin Blog. The New York Times bestseller that is revolutionizing the way Americans educate their kids-"Rafe Esquith is a genius and a saint" ( The New York Times ) Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith has won numerous awards and even honorary citizenship in the British Empire for his outstandingly successful methods. In his Los Angeles public school classroom, he helps impoverished immigrant children understand Shakespeare, play Vivaldi, and become happy, self-confident people. This bestseller gives any teacher or parent all the techniques, exercises, and innovations that have made its author an educational icon, from personal codes of behavior to tips on tackling literature and algebra. The result is a powerful book for anyone concerned about the future of our children., "The New York Times" bestseller that is revolutionizing the way Americans educate their kidsRafe Esquith is a genius and a saint ("The New York Times") Perhaps the most famous fifth-grade teacher in America, Rafe Esquith has won numerous awards and even honorary citizenship in the British Empire for his outstandingly successful methods. In his Los Angeles public school classroom, he helps impoverished immigrant children understand Shakespeare, play Vivaldi, and become happy, self-confident people. This bestseller gives any teacher or parent all the techniques, exercises, and innovations that have made its author an educational icon, from personal codes of behavior to tips on tackling literature and algebra. The result is a powerful book for anyone concerned about the future of our children., From the man whom "The New York Times" calls "a genius and a saint" comes a revelatory program for educating today's youth. This work is a brilliant and inspiring road map for parents, teachers, and anyone who cares about the future success of children.

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by jlei1252
Nov 10, 2020
A great book for parents and teachers
It is a great book. The ideas in this book are very helpful for parents and teachers to educate kids.
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