Learning Language Arts Through Literature: The Green Book

Diane Welch; Susan S. Simpson

ISBN 10: 1880892871 / ISBN 13: 9781880892879

Published by Common Sense Press, 1997

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1880892871I5N00

Synopsis:

36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans. 3 Book Studies (listed in the order which they appear): The Star of Light by Patricia St. John Adam and His Kin by Ruth Beechick Much Ado About Nothing - Play by Shakespeare 4 Units: Everyday Words Poetry Unit Short Story Unit Research Unit Integrated language arts lessons including: grammar, spelling, higher-order thinking, and study skills. Teacher friendly, with little or no teacher preparation needed! Reviews Activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice. Assessments help teachers to evaluate student's progress. Everyday Words: 12 week grammar unit comprised of dictation, sentence structure, and diagramming using classical literature for the middle school student. Units: The Poetry Unit encourages an appreciation while memorizing, reciting, and analyzing various poetry. Students compose poetry and a psalm. In the Short Story Unit, students will analyze the elements of a story, develop a plot line of a story, write dialogue and much more. Research is taught in an easy to follow step by step plan for student and teacher. Review Activities follow most lessons with Assessments to check progress. ** A good poetry book is recommended. Book Studies: Each book study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Learning Language Arts Through Literature: ...
Publisher: Common Sense Press
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket