Author : Darlene Beck Jacobson
Publisher : Creston Books
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 16,34 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 193954713X
Twelve-year-old Emily Soper avoids her mother's efforts to make her more ladylike by watching her father and his workers build fine carriages in Washington, D.C., but 1908 is a turbulent time and her father's livelihood threatened by racist neighbors and the growing popularity of automobiles. Includes historical note and recipes.
Author : Alan Gratz
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 39,56 MB
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338245775
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller. In time for the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, master storyteller Alan Gratz (Refugee) delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear -- and the stunning links between the past and present. September 11, 2001, New York City: Brandon is visiting his dad at work, on the 107th floor of the World Trade Center. Out of nowhere, an airplane slams into the tower, creating a fiery nightmare of terror and confusion. And Brandon is in the middle of it all. Can he survive -- and escape? September 11, 2019, Afghanistan: Reshmina has grown up in the shadow of war, but she dreams of peace and progress. When a battle erupts in her village, Reshmina stumbles upon a wounded American soldier named Taz. Should she help Taz -- and put herself and her family in mortal danger? Two kids. One devastating day. Nothing will ever be the same.
Author : Josepha Sherman
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 12,88 MB
Release : 2003-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404800939
Describes various types of lightning and explains what causes lightning.
Author : Erika Warecki
Publisher : Learning Express (NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,35 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Education, Elementary
ISBN : 9781576854167
Getting Ready for the 4th Grade Assessment Test: Help Improve Your Child’s Math and English Skills – Many parents are expressing a demand for books that will help their children succeed and excel on the fourth grade assessment tests in math and English –especially in areas where children have limited access to computers. This book will help students practice basic math concepts, i.e., number sense and applications as well as more difficult math, such as patterns, functions, and algebra. English skills will include practice in reading comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. Rubrics are included for self-evaluation.
Author : Michelle Wertman
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2023-01-31
Category : Education
ISBN :
Learn how to prepare today’s fourth grade students for the New York State English Language Arts Test! This teacher's guide offers best practices and instructions for how to use the New York State Assessment: Preparing for Next Generation Success: English Language Arts Grade 4 practice books in classroom settings. These books provide opportunities for both guided and independent practice to prepare students for the standardized assessment. With the useful tools in this teacher’s guide, educators can easily incorporate these engaging, rigorous practice exercises into daily learning to expand students’ knowledge and set them up for 21st century success. • Use the teacher tips and focused lessons for quick implementation • Boost confidence and reduce testing anxiety by using practice tests to improve student performance • Ensure students are comfortable with a range of question formats, various types of texts, and higher-level questions • Help students prepare for tests measuring NYS Next Generation Learning Standards
Author : Brenda L. Overturf
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 48,1 MB
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 100384166X
Word mastery comes from intimate knowledge of language. In Word Nerds : Teaching All Students to Learn and Love Vocabulary, authors Leslie Montgomery and Margot Holmes Smith take you inside classrooms where they implement creative, flexible vocabulary instruction that improves their students' word knowledge and confidence. With support from literacy specialist Brenda Overturf, the authors developed a five-part plan to teach all students to learn vocabulary: Introducing new words in contextAdding related synonyms and antonymsEngaging in several days of active learningCelebrating new wordsAssessing vocabulary developmentThis easy-to-read reference explains how to plan, teach, and assess based on the latest research in vocabulary instruction and learning. After incorporating the authors' plan, you can be a Word Nerd too!
Author : Edward J. Kame'enui
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,41 MB
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1462504000
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Author : Erin Cobb
Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,17 MB
Release : 2018-07-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 1483850978
The I’m Lovin’ Lit Interactive Vocabulary Notebook for grades 4–5 is the perfect hands-on addition to any language arts or word study curriculum, as well as a great companion to the I'm Lovin' Lit Practice & Assess: Vocabulary book. This customizable resource allows teachers to format lessons to how each student learns best. The templates and lessons in this book make teaching Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes an interactive experience that engages students in the learning process.This valuable note-taking addition to the classroom helps ensure active and engaged learning, while acting as a trusted reference for students throughout the year. The I’m Lovin’ Lit series features comprehensive lessons and activities that are created to reach a variety of learning styles. Targeted for upper elementary and middle-school students, this series offers teachers an essential tool to help them teach engaging subject matter with confidence. Designed to work with an existing curriculum, I’m Lovin’ Lit includes comprehensive lessons and activities, photos, and complete assembly instructions.
Author : Continental Press Staff
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 19,40 MB
Release : 2012-02-29
Category :
ISBN : 9780845470947
Vocabulary Links for English Language Development for grade 3, the updated edition of the original book, features motivating lessons designed for ELLs and other students who need to strengthen their vocabulary skills. Workbooks reinforce knowledge of grade-level content words in science and social studies. Lessons focus on tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary as identified by the Common Core State Standards. Vocabulary is taught using various modes of instruction, allowing for multiple exposures. Taught words are presented in language that students are familiar with, avoiding formal definitions. Teacher's guides are sold separately and identify tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary, Lexile® measures, and more.
Author : Veronica Chambers
Publisher :
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 11,23 MB
Release : 2007-08-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781422367018
Double Dutch is sidewalk rhythm, poetry in motion, a really good day with some swinging friends. This colorful, vibrant treasure is the ultimate tribute to the unique sport & pastime of double Dutch. Written & compiled by celebrated author & journalist Veronica Chambers, this book is filled with her own personal memories of girlhood & jumping rope, along with poems, interviews, songs, history, quotes, rhymes, & photographs. At the heart of the book is a celebration, not just of a sport, but of sisterhood -- after all, it takes a few friends to make that rope really swing & those feet jump for joy.
