The fourth edition of this text for pre-service and in-service English teachers is founded on the Common Core State Standards and contains new material on how to help struggling and special needs students and ELLs. Material on technology is integrated throughout the curriculum rather than confined to a separate chapter. Part 1 invites readers to look at the big picture, with discussion of redefining English as a discipline, tips on understanding and teaching the next generation of students, and principles for teaching so that students will learn, remember, use, and enjoy. Part 2 contains chapters on teaching writing and reading, speaking and listening, vocabulary and grammar, and assessing and grading. Chapters close with lists of recommended print and online resources. The book is illustrated with b&w classroom photos, examples of student work, and screenshots. Author Burke, a veteran high school teacher in California, has written other textbooks on teaching. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)