Learn Language Arts Through Creative Writing! Students will begin developing a solid foundation in communication as they develop their creative writing skills in Writing Strands Beginning 1! Through interactive lessons, simple guided writing assignments, literature evaluation, and role-playing, students will learn how to: Use adjectives to construct sentencesPresent actions in a logical sequenceWrite conversations using dialogue structureDescribe objects by observing and defining differencesRead and evaluate literatureand so much more! A Comprehensive Approach Writing Strands Beginning 1 takes a comprehensive approach to language arts, teaching students components of grammar, sentence construction, logical sequencing, and structure while also developing the student's reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students learn how to read and evaluate literature, practice spelling, address envelopes, learn the importance of eye contact, and so much more! Fully Updated for a New Generation! With over a 30 year history, Writing Strands has proven itself to be a solid, powerful tool for teaching students to write and communicate clearly. Writing Strands Beginning 1 includes a convenient daily schedule and has been fully updated, clarified, and simplified for ease of use. Writing Strands Beginning 1 is a hybrid course that combines Reading Strands and Writing Strands Level 2 into one course. Worksheets are now provided to add structure to reading assignments chosen by the teacher. Students will rotate writing and reading assignments each week—thus also learning to write through literature because good readers make good writers! Additionally, the Bible is now used as the literature base for teaching how characters are developed within the elements of literature. Writing Strands Beginning 1 Features: Suggested Daily Schedule—saving you time!Student WorksheetsTeaching InstructionsNew literature component3-hole punched, perforated pages Course Features: 30-45 minutes per lesson, 5x per weekRecommended Grade Level: 5 - 8Designed for student & teacher to work through togetherEquivalent to Writing Strands Level 2
Developed to give students advanced skills, such as recognizing and using persuasive language, writing reports, and developing character in creative pieces. Students will learn the process of giving others their thoughts in written form through three areas: creative, research and reports, and explanatory. Every exercise will guide them in the development of communication skills they need. Topics addressed in this one-year course include: Recognizing the three points of view writers use Describing what has been seen over a period of days and writing a scientific report Understanding the organization of an explanatory exposition Developing effective characters and conflict in creative writing Identifying common literary devices in the Bible Understanding why literary devices are used A suggested schedule is provided, as well as worksheets that are three-hole punched and perforated, and the addition of a reading and literature component helps students look more deeply into the Bible and other books they select.
Explore Language Arts Through Creative Writing! Writing Strands Beginning 2 explores the art of writing effectively—and creatively! In this comprehensive course, students will discover how to create engaging sentences, craft vivid descriptions, introduce characters within a story, identify cultural aspects of literature, and so much more! Through interactive, guided exercises students will learn how to: Follow written directionsStructure sentences & paragraphsCreate character thoughtsOrganize informationDesign relatable charactersand so much more! A Comprehensive Approach Writing Strands Beginning 2 takes a comprehensive approach to language arts, teaching students how to construct effective sentences, present a logical sequence of events, and structure paragraphs while also developing the student's reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will learn how to read and evaluate literature, practice spelling, analyze worldview, and write a story! Fully Updated for a New Generation! With over a 30 year history, Writing Strands has proven itself to be a solid, powerful tool for teaching students to write and communicate clearly. Writing Strands Beginning 2 includes a convenient daily schedule and has now been fully updated, clarified, and simplified for ease of use. Writing Strands Beginning 2 is a hybrid course that combines Reading Strands and Writing Strands Level 3 into one course. Worksheets are now provided to add structure to reading assignments chosen by the teacher. Students will rotate writing and reading assignments each week—thus also learning to write through literature because good readers make good writers! Additionally, the Bible is now used as the literature base for teaching how story setting can be used to form captivating pieces of literature. Writing Strands Beginning 2 Features: Suggested Daily Schedule—saving you time!Student WorksheetsNew literature component3-hole punched, perforated pages Course Features: 30-45 minutes per lesson, 5x per weekRecommended Grade Level: 3 - 7Self-DirectedEquivalent to Writing Strands Level 3
Developed to give students advanced skills, such as recognizing and using persuasive language, writing reports, and developing character in creative pieces. Students will learn the process of giving others their thoughts in written form through three areas: creative, research and reports, and explanatory. Every exercise will guide them in the development of communication skills they need. Topics addressed in this one-year course include: Recognizing the three points of view writers useDescribing what has been seen over a period of days and writing a scientific reportUnderstanding the organization of an explanatory expositionDeveloping effective characters and conflict in creative writingIdentifying common literary devices in the BibleUnderstanding why literary devices are used A suggested schedule is provided, as well as worksheets that are three-hole punched and perforated, and the addition of a reading and literature component helps students look more deeply into the Bible and other books they select.
Students will learn to establish a clear voice in writing, create valid effective arguments, understand how authors make readers feel emotion, and communicate clearly through fiction narratives and business writing. Topics addressed in this one-year course include: Identifying and creating attitudes in narrative voiceRecognizing the points of an argument and writing a successful argumentDeveloping a narrative voice for fiction writingPunctuating dialogue and creating speech patterns for charactersOrganizing a description by seeing objects as groups of partsWriting concise, insightful business letters. A suggested schedule is provided, as well as worksheets that are three-hole punched and perforated, and the addition of a reading and literature component helps students look more deeply into the Bible and other books they select.
Provides helpful guidance for anyone using the Writing Strands curriculum! Unlike a traditional guide that focuses specifically on one book or level, this teaching companion is supplemental for any level of the program. Teachers will find this an invaluable resource, not only for using the Writing Strands curriculum but also for teaching any course that includes writing and literature as a component. The Teaching Companion provides a helpful overview of the Writing Strands system, as well as additional information on a range of writing, grammar, and literature issues that a teacher may face. Includes general guidelines on how to approach drafting papers with students and how to give effective writing feedbackProvides discussion of the most common difficulties that students encounter, as well as tips on how to help students overcome these challengesDiscusses how to encourage a lifelong love of reading in students, including suggestions on how to ask good questions when discussing booksOffers suggested goals and objectives for teaching literature, broken down by ageExplains the various elements of fiction and differences in literary genres, and includes appendices with information on basic citation, advice on teaching vocabulary, commonly confused words, and glossaries of grammar and literary terms. Special attention is also given to the needs of developing readers, with additional supplemental information on teaching techniques for young readers and tips for helping them understand the meaning of what they read and develop critical thinking skills. We highly recommend that teachers read the Teaching Companion before their students start the course and that they continue to consult it as needed as students learn additional concepts.
This third book in the Dragonslayer series sees our hero, Axel, face severe challenges: his wife's determination to be active in saving their son, his friend Sidney's challenge to face his responsibilities, the king's brother's challenge when he brings an army to force his place at the throne, and the challenge of selecting a value when two of his important ones are in conflict.
Written by renowned author Cara Flanagan and a highly experienced author team, this Student Book has been approved by AQA, offering high quality support you can trust. // Each topic in the specification is presented on one spread so you can see the whole topic with just the right amount of detail and depth of information. // Spreads are divided into Description (AO1) and Evaluation (AO3) - the two key skills for any topic. // Research methods and mathematical requirements are thoroughly covered in a dedicated chapter plus in 'Apply it' exercises across the book. // Application questions, practice questions and skills guidance are provided for the new assessment objectives and mark schemes. // Each chapter ends with visual summaries, example student answers with comments and test yourself multiple choice questions.
Facility 67096. It shapes our thoughts. Shapes our world. Manipulates us. And it seeks one thing: the destruction of everything we hold dear. Marks and Lip, one a former Marine, the other a cyber specialist for the NSA, are our answer to Facility 67096. What is Facility 67096? It controls the Web. Has controlled it ever since the beginning. We think we know the enemy, but we don't even know ourselves. Facility 67096 has done this to us. It has fooled the world. Preyed on our blind spot. It has been right in front of us all this time and we never saw it. Until now. INSIDER X is the latest thrill ride from Dave Buschi, author of THE BACK DOOR MAN and PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE. May your eyes be opened.
Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Design and Technology First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Build in-depth understanding and inspire your students to tackle design challenges both practically and creatively, with a textbook that delivers the Core Technical plus Specialist Technical and Design & Making Principles needed for the 2017 AQA D&T GCSE. The insight of our author team will build topic knowledge, including the technical principles of materials with which you are less familiar, while focusing on the specialist principles of electrical and mechanical systems and components in more depth, to ensure you can navigate the specification with confidence whilst your students' ideas flourish. · Trusted author team of specialist teachers and those with examining experience · Build topic knowledge with learning objectives directly linked to the specification and short activities to reinforce understanding · Develop mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding with activities that link topics to maths and science · Inspire your students as they undertake the iterative design process, with examples of imaginative design-and-make tasks, and a look at how to approach the Non-Exam Assessment · Check knowledge and understanding with end of topic summaries and practice questions for the written exam
In today's economy, time is money. Creative Suite 2 Killer Tips is all about speed, showing users how to get more work done in less time. Through its tight integration with Adobe Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, and InDesign CS2 software, the Creative Suite 2 helps readers unleash their Creativity in one unified design environment. This book is here to help increase productivity (and even quality) by providing shortcuts, tips, and little-known tricks that will surprise even the most experienced Creative Suite user. Built on the premise that "Speed Kills", readers will get faster at manipulating CS2 and have more time to be creative in their projects.
This specification gives learners a clear appreciation of key issues in physical education including balanced, active and healthy lifestyles, a focus on performance in practical activity, and the opportunity to pursue particular areas of interest.
This book provides a concise and readable summary of the ecology and behaviour of bumblebees, with a particular focus on practical issues such as conservation strategies, management of bumblebees for crop pollination, and the possible impacts of bumblebees as non-native invasive species.
Exam board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Design and Technology First teaching: September 2017 First exams: Summer 2019 Build in-depth understanding and inspire your students to tackle design challenges both practically and creatively, with a textbook that delivers the Core Technical plus Specialist Technical and Design & Making Principles needed for the 2017 AQA D&T GCSE. The insight of our author team will build topic knowledge, including the technical principles of materials with which you are less familiar, while focusing on the specialist principles of textile-based materials in more depth, to ensure you can navigate the specification with confidence whilst your students' ideas flourish. · Trusted author team of specialist teachers and those with examining experience · Build topic knowledge with learning objectives directly linked to the specification and short activities to reinforce understanding · Develop mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding with activities that link topics to maths and science · Inspire your students as they undertake the iterative design process, with examples of imaginative design-and-make tasks, and a look at how to approach the Non-Exam Assessment · Check knowledge and understanding with end of topic summaries and practice questions for the written exam
This revision guide has been written by the same experienced author team that wrote the Student Book. With separate books for AS and A2 Levels, students receive the right amount of support at just the right level for their needs.
Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: D&T First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 Build in-depth understanding and inspire your students to tackle design challenges both practically and creatively, with a textbook that delivers the Core Technical plus Specialist Technical and Design & Making Principles needed for the 2017 AQA D&T GCSE. The insight of our author team will build topic knowledge, including the technical principles of materials with which you are less familiar, while focusing on the specialist principles of timber, metal-based materials and polymers in more depth, to ensure you can navigate the specification with confidence whilst your students' ideas flourish. · Trusted author team of specialist teachers and those with examining experience · Build topic knowledge with learning objectives directly linked to the specification and short activities to reinforce understanding · Develop mathematical and scientific knowledge and understanding with activities that link topics to maths and science · Inspire your students as they undertake the iterative design process, with examples of imaginative design-and-make tasks, and a look at how to approach the Non-Exam Assessment · Check knowledge and understanding with end of topic summaries and practice questions for the written exam
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