Idioms and Other English Expressions Grades 4-6 - Softcover

Rasinski, Timothy; Knoblock, Kathleen; Kopp, Kathleen N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1425801595 ISBN 13: 9781425801595

Publisher: Shell Educational Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Get ready to "hit a homerun" with strategies and suggestions about how to introduce idioms and incorporate them into your language and writing instruction. They'll "knock your socks off"! Based on Dr. Timothy Rasinski's research, the idioms and expressions in this resource are taught in the context of stories and activities. They are also grouped by themes for ease in teaching and include: hyperboles, metaphors, similes, personification, proverbs, idiomatic vocabulary, and common sayings. Use these language arts activities to help all students in grades 4 through 6, including English language learners, develop a deeper understanding of the English language. This resource is correlated to state and national standards and supports college and career readiness.

About this title

Product Description:

Get ready to "hit a homerun" with strategies and suggestions that will "knock your socks off" including how to introduce idioms and incorporate them into your language and writing instruction. The idioms and expressions are provided in context with stories and activities to teach usage and definitions and include hyperboles, metaphors, similes, and personification. Based on Dr. Timothy Rasinski's research, the idioms are grouped by themes for ease in teaching and learning. Includes a Teacher Resource CD. 96pp.

About the Author:

Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D., Kent State University, is the author of numerous books and articles on reading education. He is a frequent presenter nationwide. His research on fluency was cited by the National Reading Panel.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shell Educational Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1425801595
• ISBN 13: 9781425801595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96