This teaching unit helps introduce fine literature to students with a wide range of reading abilities. Each teaching unit promotes oral and written language proficiency through discussion questions and writing assignments that develop comprehension, application, synthesis, and evaluation skills. Reproducible pages contain classroom-tested activities that reinforce thinking skills while introducing the concept of analysis through class discussion. Extensive background information is provided for the teacher; students are presented with the elements of fiction, including setting, characterization, plot, point of view, and theme.
This teaching unit helps introduce fine literature to students with a wide range of reading abilities. Each teaching unit promotes oral and written language proficiency through discussion questions and writing assignments that develop comprehension, application, synthesis, and evaluation skills. Reproducible pages contain classroom-tested activities that reinforce thinking skills while introducing the concept of analysis through class discussion. Extensive background information is provided for the teacher; students are presented with the elements of fiction, including setting, characterization, plot, point of view, and theme.
The first book to explore Jackie Kennedy's relationship with her mother illuminates often-overlooked aspects of the Kennedy family following the assassination of JFK.
The mere mention of Calamity Jane conjures up images of buckskins, bull whips and dance halls, but there's more to the woman than the storied legend she became. Born Martha Canary, she was orphaned as a child and assumed the responsibility of caring for her siblings. Much too young and ambitious to rear a family, she found homes for all. After setting off on her own, Martha tried to reconnect with her fractured family in her typical haphazard fashion, all the while transforming into Calamity Jane. Soon, her own foibles and her siblings' choices rendered the attempt futile. From brother Elijah's horse thieving to sister Lena's denial of Martha's tales, author Jan Cerney uncovers the tumultuous Canary family often overlooked in the Calamity canon.
KATHARINE LEE BATES: AUTHOR OF "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" is the true story of a small town girl who through her love of writing went on to pen the USA's favorite hymn. Miss Bates is a wonderful role model. "Janice Glover clearly weaves into her story incidents that inspired words of the popular song." "An encouragement to young writers." "Drawings offer detail & warmth." (Small Press). "Two thumbs up." (The Cape Codder). THOSE BILLINGTON BOYS: A PILGRIM STORY is the true account of two brothers that were among the families that sailed on the Mayflower & settled Plimoth Plantation. Children will easily relate to the Billington brothers, age 7 & 9, who "continue to live in the pages of history for their adventures." (Author's Note). "A great improvement over the majority of books (on this subject)." (Plimoth Plantation). "Highly researched, well illustrated, fun account." (Fairfield County, CT Educator). Also Available from Byte Size Graphics Publishing: Carpenter, Karen & Howard, Susie. Illus. SOMETHING HAPPENED IN MY HOUSE: A JOURNEY OF CHILDREN'S GRIEF (With a Working Journal) PB. 32 pg. 9.95. (1-883613-01-9) 1993. For further information: Byte Size Graphics. (508) 240-0795. FAX (508) 240-7091. P.O. Box 826, No. Eastham, MA 02651.
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