The Write Answer Literature-linked activities to develop writing skills by Teaching & Learning Company – TLC10407

Some Items to Discuss Sentence Structure/LengthDoes the author use long sentences? Short sentences? Fragments? CharacterizationDoes the author use the same type of protagonist? For example, boys who show strength in survival situations? Or perhaps girls who have conflicts with their friends? SettingDoes the author select the same type of setting? Does he or she always … Read more

SPANISH PUZZLES & GAMES FOR FIRST YEAR SPANISH by Hayes School Publishing – H-FL06R

La ciudad (The City Crossword Puzzle) La consulta del médico (The Doctor’s Office Crossword Puzzle)Use the English clues to solve the puzzle in Spanish. Horizontales pain to rest legs back examination throat Verticales stress medicine doctor ears fever flu head Table of Contents La ciudad (The City) – 1La consulta del médico (The Doctor’s Office) … Read more

Sight Word Readers Teaching Guide by Scholastic SC-951182

The stories in these books are predictable and use a patterned/repetitive text supported by clear illustrations. By reading the books again and again—with you, in small groups, with the class, or independently—children will become familiar with these sight words and begin to “internalize” them. Using Explicit InstructionFor some children, explicit instruction is necessary to master … Read more

DISCOVERING GERMANY – Multicultural Education Series by Hayes School Publishing Co – H-MC111R

GERMAN CHALETS German chalets have wide, overhanging eaves to protect the house from deep snows of the winter in the Alpine mountains. Big rocks are placed on the roof tops to keep the snow from moving. Thick beams support the roofs of the chalets. GERMAN BOY AND GIRL Table of Contents BULLETIN BOARDBulletin Board – … Read more

40 Elaboration Activities That Take Writing from Bland to Brilliant! for Grades 2-4 by Scholastic SC-0439554330-955433

Elaboration is a technique writers use to make their words leap off the page, evoke vivid images, and convey distinct messages to readers. Thoughtful use of elaboration can turn the dullest, driest passage into something winning, clever, dramatic, soaring, mournful, convincing, or just plain easier to follow. For young writers, elaboration involves using the following: … Read more

DISCOVERING RUSSIA – Multicultural Education Series by Hayes School Publishing Co – H-MC109R

RUSSIAN DANCERS • Russian male dancers wear traditional costumes of embroidered shirts and trousers. The trousers are tucked into their black boots.• The dancers try to dance longer and do fancier dance steps, jumps, and acrobatics than each other. RUSSIAN DANCERS Table of Contents BULLETIN BOARDBulletin Board – 2Russian Dancers – 3Saint Basil’s Church – … Read more

3-Minute Reading Assessments for Grades 1-8 by Scholastic SC-0545009154-500915

The DVD The 49-minute DVD is divided into six chapters. The first chapter introduces the assessments. Each of the next four chapters focuses on one aspect of the assessment: word recognition, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. The last chapter contains one complete assessment. The Professional Study GuideIn other sections of this guide, you’ll find everything you … Read more

Comprehension Crosswords – Grade 5 by Edupress, Inc. EP189

Charles Lindbergh Charles Lindbergh, or “Lucky Lindy,” made his mark in history on May 20, 1927, when he became the first person to cross the Atlantic Ocean non-stop in an airplane. This flight transformed American air transportation and private aviation forever! Immediately, Lindbergh became famous throughout the world. Many historians considered Charles Lindbergh the century’s … Read more

DISCOVERING CHINA – Multicultural Education Series by Hayes School Publishing Co – H-MC107R

Giant Pandas • Giant pandas live in the southwestern part of China.• They live in the bamboo forests.• The pandas eat bamboo.• Pandas can weigh 300 lbs! GIANT PANDAS Table of Contents BULLETIN BOARDWelcome to China Bulletin Board – 2Giant Pandas and Bamboo Shoots (Bulletin Board) – 3Chinese Boy and Girl – 6 INTRODUCING CHINAMystery … Read more

September Monthly Idea Book by Teacher’s Friend TF-0900 – SC-0439503779

September 4THHAPPY BIRTHDAY! LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA! On this day in 1781, forty- four Mexican people colonized what was then a tiny settlement. (Ask students to find the meaning of the Spanish words “Los Angeles.”) September 5THThe FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS met on this day in 1774. (Students may wish to find on the classroom map the … Read more

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