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"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: Why Do We Read? Genre Focus: Informational Media Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Setting a Purpose for Reading Writing Workshop Part 1: Summary Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Skimming and Scanning Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Understanding Graphics Writing Workshop Part 2: Summary Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Comparing Literature Workshop: Author's Purpose
Unit Two: The Big Question: What Brings Out the Best in You? Genre Focus: Biography/Autobiography Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Activating Prior Knowledge Writing Workshop Part 1: Autobiographical Narrative Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Connecting Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Predicting Writing Workshop Part 2: Autobiographical Narrative Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Questioning Comparing Literature Workshop: Characterization
Unit Three: The Big Question: What's Fair and What's Not? Genre Focus: Persuasive Writing Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Distinguishing Fact and Opinion Writing Workshop Part 1: Persuasive Essay Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Clarifying Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Inferring Writing Workshop Part 2: Persuasive Essay Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Identifying Problem and Solution Comparing Literature Workshop: Tone and Mood
Unit Four: The Big Question: What Makes You Who You Are? Genre Focus: Poetry Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Visualizing Writing Workshop Part 1: Poem Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Responding Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Interpreting Writing Workshop Part 2: Poem Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Monitoring Comprehension Comparing Literature Workshop: Figurative Language
Unit Five: The Big Question: How Should You Deal with Bullies? Genre Focus: Short Stories Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Drawing Conclusions Writing Workshop Part 1: Short Story Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Understanding Cause and Effect Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Understanding Sequence Writing Workshop Part 2: Short Story Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Paraphrasing and Summarizing Reading Across Texts Workshop: Evaluating Problem and Solution
Unit Six: The Big Question: What Makes a Hero? Genre Focus: Folktale/Fantasy/Myth Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Activating Prior Knowledge Writing Workshop Part 1: Fable Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Clarifying Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Comparing and Contrasting Writing Workshop Part 2: Fable Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Predicting Comparing Literature Workshop: Comparing Heroes
Unit Seven: The Big Question: What Can We Learn From Our Mistakes? Genre Focus: Historical Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Synthesizing Writing Workshop Part 1: Personal Narrative Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Determining Main Idea and Supporting Details Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Evaluating Writing Workshop Part 2: Personal Narrative Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Reviewing Reading Across Texts Workshop: Comparing Author's Credibility
Unit Eight: The Big Question: What Makes a Friend? Genre Focus: Drama Reading Workshop 1: Skill Lesson: Visualizing Writing Workshop Part 1: Speech Reading Workshop 2: Skill Lesson: Clarifying Reading Workshop 3: Skill Lesson: Skimming and Scanning Writing Workshop Part 2: Speech Reading Workshop 4: Skill Lesson: Predicting Reading Across Texts Workshop: Primary and Secondary Source Documents
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
