Works by Dr. Robert J. Marzano

Robert J. MarzanoClick the type of publication below for an expanded list.

Articles, Book Chapters, and Monographs
Trade Books and University Textbooks
Textbooks and Materials for Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students
Curriculum Materials



Curriculum Materials

  • Marzano, R. J., Gaddy, B., Foseid, M., Foseid, M., & Marzano, J. S. (2005). Handbook for classroom management that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J. (2005). Building academic vocabulary for student achievement: Teacher’s manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E, & Doty, J. K. (2003). The pathfinder project: Exploring the power of one. (Student Manual) Conifer, CO: Pathfinder Education.
  • Marzano, R. J., Norford, J., Pickering, D. J., Paynter, D., & Gaddy, B. (2002). Handbook for classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Seger, D., LaRock, V., & Barton, M. L. (2000). Enhancing reading development: Research into practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
  • Marzano, R. J., Whisler, J., Dean, C., & Pollock, J. E. (2000). Effective instructional practices: Research into practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
  • Marzano, R. J., Zeno, B., & Pollock, J. E. (2000). Classroom assessment, grading, and record keeping: Research into practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
  • Marzano, R. J., Mayeski, F., & Dean, C. B. (2000). Implementing standards in the classroom: Research into practice series. Aurora, CO: Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J., with Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., Moffett, C. A., Paynter, D. E., Pollock, J. E., & Whisler, J. (1997). Dimensions of learning: Teacher's manual (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J., with Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., Moffett, C. A., Paynter, D. E., Pollock, J. E., & Whisler, J. (1997). Dimensions of learning: Trainer's manual (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Ingraham, P. B. (1995). Emergent literacy plus: Diversity and cumulative stories. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1995). Using literacy plus wordbooks. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching adventure romps [Review of the books The righteous revenge of Artimus Bonner and The Illyrian adventure]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching the theme of self-expectations [Review of the books Nobody's family is going to change and Boy, can't he dance!]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1995). Teaching high fantasy [Review of the book The chronicles of Narnia]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching classic adventure stories [Review of the books The prince and the pauper, The three musketeers, The Swiss family Robinson, and Treasure island]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Scheid, K., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching humor and slapstick [Review of the books Imogene's antlers, Beware of boys, and The day Jimmy's boa ate the wash]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Katz, S. B. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using participation books. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Ingraham, P. B. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using number books. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., & DiStefano, P. (1994). Literacy plus: Assessment. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., & Currie, K. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Using alphabet books.
    Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., Marzano, R. J., Katz, S. B., & Currie, K. (1994). Emergent literacy plus: Teacher's guide. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching science fiction through novels and other media. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Teaching the journey as metaphor [Review of the book Crow and weasel]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Christensen, N., Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1994). Exploring relationships between humans and wild animals [Review of the book A stranger at Green Knowl]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching about families [Review of the books Thimble summer, The leaves in October, Journey, and Down in the piney woods]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching the drama of family relations [Review of the book When the road ends]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, L., Christensen, N., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching historical fiction [Review of the book My brother Sam is dead]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching folktales [Review of the books Could anything be worse?, Mufaro's daughters, The weaving of a dream, and Three strong women]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching wordless picture books [Review of the books Carl's afternoon in the park, Deep in the forest, and Tuesday]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching wordplay [Review of the book The phantom tollbooth]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1993). Teaching variety within a familiar tale [Review of the book Little red riding hood]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Teacher's manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Training and implementation manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., Pickering, D. J., Arredondo, D. E., Blackburn, G. J., Brandt, R. S., & Moffett, C. A. (1992). Dimensions of learning: Implementation manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Foseid, M., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching the epic [Review of the book The odyssey]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching artists' choice of media [Review of the books The paper crane, Look again, The snowy day, Fish is fish, and Say it]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching biography [Review of the book The endless steppe]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching diaries and letters [Review of the books A gathering of days, Dear Mr. Henshaw, and Mostly Michael]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Gnadt, J. J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching Shakespearean drama [Review of the play Romeo and Juliet]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Christensen, N., Marzano, L., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching cultural diversity [Review of the books Bearstone, Felita, In the year of the boar and Jackie Robinson, and Roll of thunder, hear my cry]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Christensen, N., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching friendship [Review of the books Fast Sam, Cool Clyde and stuff, Maniac Magee, Mariah keeps cool, and Scorpions]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching diversity [Review of the book Animals, animals]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching reference books using a children's almanac. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Wile, J., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching friendship [Review of the book The real thief]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1992). Teaching survival as a theme [Review of the books Call it courage, Island of the blue dolphins, and The sign of the beaver]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Collins, P., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Teaching universality of experiences [Review of the books "More, more, more" said the baby, Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, and Mommy doesn't know my name]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1992). Getting started in first and second grade. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1992). Integrating whole language principles with a basal reader approach. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Getting started: Taking the first steps in developing a comprehensive approach to literacy development. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching fantasy [Review of the book Tuck everlasting]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching historical fiction [Review of the book Sarah, plain and tall]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching mystery [Review of the book Peppermints in the parlor]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Teaching fantasy [Review of the book The velveteen rabbit]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1991). Teaching science fiction [Review of the book Stinker from space]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1991). Teaching predictable books [Review of the books The doorbell rang, The house that Jack built, and Ask Mr. Bear]. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Brown, V. S., Marzano, R. J., & Paynter, D. E. (1991). Teaching mystery [Review of the book The case of the cat's meow]. Columbus, OH: Zaner Bloser.
  • Paynter, D. E., & Marzano, R. J. (1991). Teacher's guide to spelling and word meaning. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., Paynter, D. E., Kendall, J. S., Pickering, D. J., & Marzano, L. (1991). Literacy plus: Teacher's manual. Columbus, OH: Zaner-Bloser.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Arredondo, D. (1987). Tactics for thinking: Trainer's manual. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
  • Marzano, R. J., & Arredondo, D. (1987). Tactics for thinking: Teacher's manual. Alexandria, VA:
    Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.