Take Five! for Language Arts: Writing That Builds Critical-Thinking Skills (K-2) (Maupin House) - Softcover

Kaye Hagler

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1496608089 ISBN 13: 9781496608086

Publisher: Capstone Classroom, 2017

Synopsis

Create a vibrant writing classroom! Take 5! for Language Arts: Writing that builds critical-thinking skills supports K-2 students who are just beginning to grasp the elements of writing. This resource will help you introduce students to the writing process through mini-lessons and daily writing prompts. Writing prompts support writing and drawing exercises in engaging ways that relate to content and are within the framework of college and career readiness standards. They also provide support on the different writing purposes: informative, opinion, narrative, and descriptive writing. This resource is filled with diverse prompts that will have students looking forward to the part of the day when they're asked to "Take 5!" for language arts. Each ready-to-use prompt includes corresponding standards, supply lists, language arts links, teacher tips, assessment options, rubrics, digital connections and resources, and opportunities for teacher-modeled writing and independent writing activities. Begin every day of the school year with a burst of critical thinking and fun with this comprehensive resource. Ready? Set? Take 5!

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About the Author

Kaye Hagler is an educational consultant who mentors teachers in regional and national workshops and conferences. She holds a bachelor's degree in education from Georgia State University, a master's degree from Troy University, and a postgraduate endorsement in gifted education from the University of Alabama. She has taught elementary and middle school gifted education and high school English. Currently, her time is spent writing, conducting writing workshops, and serving as an adjunct instructor of English. She received the 2012 Advancement of Alabama Literacy Award for outstanding contributions to the promotion of literacy in the writing process. Kaye is the author of Take 5! for Language Arts: Writing that builds critical-thinking skills (K-2); Take 5! For Science: 180 bell ringers that build writing and critical-thinking skills; Take 5! for Language Arts: 180 bell ringers that build critical-thinking skills; and Inquire, Investigate, Integrate!: Making Connections to the K-2 Science Standards and the Common Core.

Edition details

• Publisher: Capstone Classroom
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1496608089
• ISBN 13: 9781496608086
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200