The Common Core State Standards have put close reading in the spotlight as never before. While elementary school teachers are certainly willing to teach students to closely read both literary and informational text, many are wondering what, exactly, this involves. Is there a pro…
This book explains how to teach young learners to be close readers and how to make close reading a habit of practice in the elementary classroom. It explores text complexity and how to determine if a particular text is right for your learning purposes and your students.
This kit is designed to provide opportunities for students to use real-life literacies. Students are introduced to mentors who demonstrate how they use literacy as part of their occupations. Students are able to use similar literacy skills through a variety of reading, viewing, …
"Foster life-long teacher learning embedded in effective teaching practices and the science standards Growing Language Through Science offers a model for contextualizing language and promoting academic success for all students, particularly English learners in the K-5 science cl…
Literacy in the Early Grades: A Successful Start for PreK-4 Readers and Writers, 4/e has been written to help teachers get every child off to a successful start in literacy. In this text, Gail Tompkins, a long-recognized leader in the field of literacy education, focuses her att…
Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, p, e, i, t.
Combines colorful diagrams and illustrations with step-by-step instructions in an effort to make English language arts easy to understand.
Help your kids with math, science, language arts
Are your kids struggling with their homework? Do you find it difficult to understand what they're being taught? The three comprehensive titles contained in Help your kids with math, science, and language arts are what every frustrated parent needs. Their innovative visual approa…
"Presenting the ins and outs of English in a clear, visual, and accessible style, Help Your Kids with Language Arts covers everything from the basic concepts of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills to some of the more challenging ideas that face students toda…
Reduce the stress of studying English and help your child with their homework! -- Help Your Kids with Language Arts covers everything from the basic concepts of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills to some of the more challenging ideas that face students toda…
Presenting the ins and outs of English in a clear, visual, and accessible style, this handbook covers everything from the basic concepts of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and communication skills to some of the more challenging ideas that face students today. An ideal guide for…