Journal Activities That Sharpen Students' Writing

Students' pencils fly and writing ideas abound with the unique activities in this resource. Students gain confidence as they add new strategies to their writing toolbox, such as brainstorming ideas, writing effective dialogue, selecting a viewpoint, and developing a character. Guided writing activities such as story starters and nonfiction essay prompts help students meet composition writing requirements and write with confidence on standardized tests. For use with Grades 3-5 .

Best-ever Activities For Grades 2-3: Writing

Great for grades 2-3! Each book in this terrific new series is packed with teacher-tested ideas and activities that teach important reading, writing, grammar, spelling, or listening skills and correlate with the Language Arts Standards. Includes tips for working with second language learners  assessment ideas  and writing, art, music, and movement connections for kids of all learning styles. You’ll also find reproducible graphs, charts, graphic organizers, games, mini-books, easy-to-make manipulatives, and much more! For use with Grades 2-3.

Making Spelling Words Stick! 50 Fun, Teacher-Tested Ideas for All Learners

Looking for a way to boost the learning in your spelling program? Mastering spelling words is fun, interesting, and meaningful when teachers use these great activities. Teachers will find exciting games like Spelling Lotto, Bowl of Fortune, and Password  hands-on activities like Spelling Posters, Graffiti Board Spelling, and Thesaurus Charts  plus ready-to-use reproducible pages. Games and activities are easy and work with any spelling list. For use with Grades 3-6.

Teaching English Language Learners: Grades 6-12: Strategies That Work (Theory and Practice)

This book provides situations and issues that teachers may encounter when working with ELLs, and offers grade-level appropriate solutions, teaching approaches, and activities to address them. Each chapter opens with a brief overview of relevant research and key teaching principles. The book is framed around real questions from real teachers in the field and offers strategies related to oral communication, reading, writing, assessment, special need students, and home school issues. For use with Grades 6 & Up.

Fluency Practice Mini-Books (Grade 3)

Help students build fluency with the repeated reading practice they need. These high-interest mini-books—in a variety of genres—are leveled to best suit the needs of third graders. Includes research-based mini-lessons, strategies, teaching ideas, rubrics, and checklists to help students read with ease and confidence!