Books by Michael W. Smith

All On-Your-Feet Guide orders receive FREE SHIPPING! Use code SHIPOYFG at check out.In this brief but comprehensive guide to teaching argument writing, teachers will learn why teaching argument is important, the elements of formal argument, and how to get started with their own students in sections that include planning, assessing, and troubleshooting. Also provided: a semantic differential scale, scenario, and language frames to help jumpstart your first lesson.From this guide, teachers will receive: tools for assessment an If-Then chart that helps teachers troubleshoot common problems coaching to use Toulmin prompts to elicit the elements of argument from students.On-Your-Feet Guides (OYFGs) provide you with the ultimate "cheat sheet" to implement effective change in your classroom while in the moment of teaching. Designed for accessibility, and providing step-by-step guidance, the OYFGs are written by experts who take research-based practices and make them doable for the busy teacher. Each On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5"x11" tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched.Use the On-Your-Feet Guides¿ When you know the "what" but need help with the "how"¿ As a quick reference to support a practice you learned in a PD workshop or book¿ To learn how to implement foundational practices¿ When you want to help your students learn a specific strategy, routine, or approach, but aren¿t sure how to do it yourself

Un ibro conmovedor, un excelente regalo que ayudará al lector a contemplar la belleza de la oración así como a entender su poder transformador, de modo que se convierta en catalizador para la transformación de otras personas. Muchos son los que buscan la bendición más que la manera de bendecir a los demás. Lo que trae bendición es el sencillo acto de alinear nuestros corazones con el corazón de Dios, puesto que él por naturaleza es generoso en extremo y desea darnos lo mejor. No importa en qué punto de tu camino con Dios estés, hallarás motivación e inspiración para que abras tu corazón y descubras el gozo abundante y la paz que puede darte una simple oración de bendición. A touching gift book that helps readers understand the power and beauty of prayer and how it can transform our hearts, so that we can be a catalyst for transformation in others. Many of us seek to be blessed more than we seek to bless others. It's our heart aligned with the heart of God that brings blessing, because He is by nature extravagantly generous and loves giving gifts. No matter where readers are on their journey with God, they will be motivated and inspired to open their hearts and discover the abundant joy and peace that can be theirs through the power of a simple prayer of blessing.

From Grammy Award-winning music artist Michael W Smith and the co-creator of Veggietales Mike Nawrocki comes Bedtime Stories and Lullabies, a sweet and sleepy padded board book that will lull your little one to sleep with their favorite stuffed animal characters the Nighty Nights.

In Nighty Night and Good Night, written by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to asleep.

Forming effective arguments is essential to students' success in academics and in life. This book's engaging lessons offer an innovative approach to teaching this critical and transferable skill.

Offers practical and proven strategies that effectively ensures student success with the Common Core.