"Literature: Reading with Purpose" is the first research-based middle school language arts program that effectively combines strong skill development and incredible reading. Scaffolding and spiraling of skills builds a strong, necessary language arts foundation. Students will be motivated, not frustrated by high-interest, leveled selections that engage and appeal to this tough audience. An inquiry-based "Big Question" approach within a unique "Workshop" lesson format gives students a purpose and meaningful context for their reading. You can differentiate, remediate, and accelerate with one book that will bring all students into the community of learners!
Features: - "Literature: Reading with Purpose" offers a research-based Workshop format that integrates instruction, modeling, practice, and assessment into one meaningful context for managing students' learning. - Every unit is launched with an essential "Big Question" with strong applications to students' lives that will give readers a relevant purpose for reading a variety of texts. - Differentiated instruction is built into the Student Edition with features such as FOLDABLES Study Organizers, Academic Vocabulary, English Language Coach, Partner Talk, and tips for critical thinking.
C A V E A T: This is an encrypted, READ-ONLY edition of the book!
CONTENTS
Unit One: The Big Question: Reading: What's In It For You? Genre Focus: Autobiography and Biography Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Connecting Writing Workshop Part 1: Autobiographical Sketch Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Setting a Purpose for Reading Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Activating Prior Knowledge Writing Workshop Part 2: Autobiographical Sketch Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Identifying Author's Purpose Comparing Literature Workshop: Tone
Unit Two: The Big Question: Which is More Important, the Journey or the Destination? Genre Focus: Folktales Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Analyzing Writing Workshop Part 1: Folktale Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Making Inferences Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Predicting Writing Workshop Part 2: Folktale Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Comparing Literature Workshop: Theme
Unit Three: The Big Question: When is the Price Too High? Genre Focus: Informational Articles Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Previewing Writing Workshop Part 1: Research Report Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Skimming and Scanning Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Understanding Text Structures Writing Workshop Part 2: Research Report Reading Workshop 4: Determining Main Idea and Supporting Details Reading Across Texts Workshop: Qualifications, Sources, and Bias
Unit Four: The Big Question: What Do You Do When You Don't Know What to Do? Genre Focus: Poetry Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Connecting Writing Workshop Part 1: Poem Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Evaluating Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Interpreting Writing Workshop Part 2: Poem Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Monitoring Comprehension Reading Across Texts Workshop: Conflict
Unit Five: The Big Question: How Do You Stay True to Yourself? Genre Focus: Short Stories Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Analyzing Writing Workshop Part 1: Short Story Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Questioning Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Predicting Writing Workshop Part 2: Short Story Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Inferring Comparing Literature Workshop: Characterization
Unit Six: The Big Question: How Do You Keep from Giving Up When Bad Things Happen? Genre Focus: Drama Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Drawing Conclusions Writing Workshop Part 1: Dramatic Scene Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Interpreting Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Paraphrasing and Summarizing Writing Workshop Part 2: Dramatic Scene Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Visualizing Comparing Literature Workshop: Figurative Language
Unit Seven: The Big Question: What's Worth Fighting For? What's Not? Genre Focus: Persuasive Writing Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Distinguishing Fact from Opinion Writing Workshop Part 1: Persuasive Essay Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Questioning Reading Workshop Part 3: Skill Lesson: Reviewing Writing Workshop Part 2: Persuasive Essay Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Clarifying Reading Across Texts Workshop: Reading for Persuasive Appeals
Unit Eight: The Big Question: What Is the American Dream? Genre Focus: Historical Text Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Analyzing Writing Workshop Part 1: Letter Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Understanding Cause and Effect Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Writing Workshop Part 2: Letter Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Identifying Author's Purpose Reading Across Texts Workshop: Reading for Evidence, Point of View, Author's Credibility
REFERENCE SECTION Author Files Foldables Literary Terms Handbook Writing Handbook Language Handbook Listening, Speaking, and Viewing Handbook Study and Test-Taking Skills Handbook Glossary/Glosario