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      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2018

        Prove It! Using Textual Evidence, Levels 3-5

        by Melissa Cheesman Smith, Terri Schilling

        Knowing how to cite textual evidence is a key component in reading and writing in education today. This resource equips teachers with the strategies they need to teach students how to cite and annotate textual evidence when reading and writing. Primary school students will learn how to find evidence to support their opinions, incorporate that evidence in their writing, and accurately cite their sources. The ten lessons include proper MLA formatting, paraphrasing, the use of credible sources, avoiding plagiarism, and more. Students will apply what they've learned through twenty practice exercises. Citing textual evidence powerfully strengthens students' writing, develops analytical thinking and logic, and readies students for college and career with lessons that are aligned to McREL, TESOL, and WIDA standards.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2018

        Prove It! Using Textual Evidence, Levels 6-8

        by Melissa Cheesman Smith, v

        Knowing how to cite textual evidence is a key component in reading and writing in education today. This resource equips teachers with the strategies they need to teach students how to cite and annotate textual evidence when reading and writing. Secondary school students will learn how to find evidence to support their opinions, incorporate that evidence in their writing, and accurately cite their sources. The ten lessons include proper MLA formatting, paraphrasing, using block quotation, creating a bibliography, the use of credible sources, avoiding plagiarism, and more. Students will apply what they've learned through twenty practice exercises. Citing textual evidence powerfully strengthens students' writing, develops analytical thinking and logic, and readies students for college and career with lessons that are aligned to McREL, TESOL, and WIDA standards.

      • ELT resource books for teachers
        May 1999

        LIPS

        Limericks Idioms Proverbs & Sayings

        by Mark Fletcher

        Designed for teaching at Council of Europe language level CEF - A1/A2. Where CEF is Common European Framework. A fine collection of the colourful phrases which give such richness to the English Language. Each of the 200+ items is amusingly illustrated, and exercises on each page involve the learner in matching words to pictures, choosing best alternatives and checking understanding. Answer Key included. For group work with most levels of TEFL, TESOL classes, or as a self-access resource for students and teachers.

      • ELT resource books for teachers
        May 2001

        Teacher Development Resource Book

        by Fiona Balloch

        A “treasure chest” of enabling activities This book is designed for teachers or future teachers of English as a foreign language. The activities are appropriate for participants on the new Cambridge Integrated Language Teaching Schemes (CILTS), or for those taking other teaching qualifications such as Trinity TESOL certificate or working at undergraduate or post-graduate level. Less formally, they also provide excellent, thought provoking, ‘one off’ materials for short staff training sessions, combining serious examination of professional issues with a touch of humour and the opportunity for individual input. Raises awareness of strengths, and allows constructive sharing of concerns.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2015

        Maniac Magee: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Mary Ellen Taylor

        Looking for ways to add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature? Students will be engaged as they analyze this beloved Newbery Medal-winning novel by Jerry Spinelli. Maniac Magee: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close reading tasks; text-based vocabulary practice; cross-curricular activities; text-dependent questions; reader response writing prompts; leveled comprehension questions; story elements comprehension tasks; diverse and relevant assessments. Strengthen your students' literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        Number the Stars: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Suzanne I. Barchers

        Use this guide to follow the story of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her Jewish best friend Ellen who must move in with the Johansen family and pretend to be their daughter to escape the Nazis. Number the Stars: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides rigorous and appealing cross-curricular lessons and activities that work in conjunction with the text. Readers will learn to connect historical events to this story, analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more. Add rigor to your students' explorations of this Newbery Medal-winning novel.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2015

        Charlotte's Web: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Debra J. Housel

        This instructional guide for literature is the ideal tool to help students analyze and understand this classic book. The engaging and rigorous lessons and activities utilize research-based literacy skills that will help students become efficient readers. Students will dive eagerly into the world of Charlotte's Web while analyzing its many characters. They will practice guided close reading, study text-based vocabulary, analyze story elements, and much more while making cross-curricular connections to mathematics, science, social studies, and other areas. Strengthen your students' literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2018

        The Westing Game: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Jessica Case

        This standards-based instructional guide provides teachers with rigorous activities and lesson plans to help students comprehend complex literature, as they read the 1979 Newbery Medal-winning mystery novel, The Westing Game. Students will learn how to analyze the text to determine meaning, make summaries, and more. Text-dependent questions help students analyze the text with higher-order thinking skills, with lessons focused on story elements, vocabulary, and more. Close reading activities throughout the literature units encourages students to use textual evidence as they revisit passages to respond more critically about the text. Support the rich exploration of literature in today's classrooms with this resource.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Charles Aracich

        Looking for ways to add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature? Students will be engaged as they analyze this classic Newbery Medal-winning book about a young girl's fight against prejudice. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides engaging activities that incorporate the following research-based literacy skills: close reading tasks; text-based vocabulary practice; cross-curricular activities; text-dependent questions; reader response writing prompts; leveled comprehension questions; story elements comprehension tasks; diverse and relevant assessments. Strengthen your students' literacy skills by implementing this high-interest resource in your classroom!

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        The Great Gatsby: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Shelly Buchanan

        The Great Gatsby: An Instructional Guide for Literature is the perfect tool to familiarize students with this well-known novel and encourage them to connect the story with actual events and issues from the 1920s. By completing rigorous and appealing cross-curricular lessons and activities, students will learn to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more. Each activity and lesson work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend rich, complex literature.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        The Odyssey: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Jennifer Kroll

        Aid students as they explore a mythical world, and analyze and comprehend a timeless story. The Odyssey: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides rigorous and appealing cross-curricular lessons and activities to teach students to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more. Written to support the Common Core, this instructional guide is the perfect tool to add rigor to your students' explorations of rich, complex literature.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        The Outsiders: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Wendy Conklin

        Encourage students to make connections in history while becoming familiar with this well-known novel by implementing The Outsiders: An Instructional Guide for Literature. These engaging, rigorous lessons and activities work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend rich, complex literature. Students will learn how to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and more.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2014

        To Kill a Mockingbird: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Kristin Kemp

        Introduce students to this classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by encouraging them to explore social issues within the story and make connections to current and historical events. To Kill a Mockingbird: An Instructional Guide for Literature provides rigorous and engaging cross-curricular activities and lessons that work in conjunction with the text to teach students how to analyze and comprehend rich, complex literature. Students will learn how to analyze story elements in multiple ways, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, determine meaning through text-dependent questions, and much more.

      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2015

        Their Eyes Were Watching God: An Instructional Guide for Literature

        An Instructional Guide for Literature

        by Jennifer Kroll

        This instructional guide encourages students to explore and analyze this classic novel through lessons that are fun and challenging. With various methods for assessing comprehension, this invaluable classroom resource offers strategies for cross-curricular activities as students build an in-depth understanding of complex literature. Text-dependent questions help students analyze the book by using higher-order thinking skills, and activities require students to use textual evidence as they revisit passages for deeper critical analysis. Through close reading and text-based vocabulary practice, this tool will guide teachers in a rich and deep exploration of the text with ways to add rigor with complex literature.

      • Picture books, activity books & early learning material
        May 2022

        180 Days: Hands-On STEAM: Grade 1

        by Kristi Sturgeon

        Incorporate hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts with 180 days of daily practice! This invaluable resource provides weekly STEAM activities that improve students’ critical-thinking skills, and are easy to incorporate into any learning environment. Students will explore STEAM concepts through the inquiry process with hands-on lab activities. Each week introduces a STEAM problem, need, or phenomena that they will address through a guided step-by-step challenge. Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and state standards, this resource includes digital materials. Provide students with the skills they need to develop problem-solving skills with this essential resource!

      • Picture books, activity books & early learning material
        September 2021

        180 Days of Reading for Prekindergarten

        Practice, Assess, Diagnose

        by Darcy Mellinger

        Introduce prekindergarten reading skills with fun and effective daily practice activities. This prekindergarten workbook focuses on beginning reading activities to build key foundational skills. This reading workbooks makes at-home learning, whole class instruction, or small group support, quick and easy. It includes standards-based activities, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or to prepare for kindergarten. Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps.

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