In the four short years since publication, the first edition of The English Teacher's Companion quickly became the instructional bible for English teachers. Covering the entire English curriculum, from basic reading and writing to digital literacy, media literacy, and integrated instruction, it proved to be a revolutionary guide for preservice and inservice teachers alike. And with it author Jim Burke became one of the most trusted names in secondary English.

Now, in this new edition, ETC2, Jim incorporates his current thinking. He also shows how teachers can address standards and assessment issues while maintaining their commitment to meaningful, engaging curriculum. With all this, plus updated revisions and 40 percent completely new material, his ETC2 is a must-have addition to every English teacher's bookshelf.

Written for the way most teachers read—on the run, in search of a particular solution—the second edition retains the original's highly structured format with a new more open design for ease of use. Chapters are clearly subdivided; lessons are presented step-by-step; and assessment is integrated throughout. Outstanding new features include:

• increased emphasis on theoretical foundations
• completely revised major curriculum areas, especially reading and writing
• changes that reflect the latest use of technology in the classroom
• updated recommendations for the latest resources
• improved alignment with the latest standards and assessments
• sample instructional sequences to show how a complete unit looks
• new instructional design and planning tools
• expanded strategies for helping English Language Learners.