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The exercises in this worktext provide a fundamental introduction and review of the rules that govern Standard English. Usage Notes are included throughout the text to reinforce the skills you already have and to alert you to common problem areas. We wish you every success as you travel farther along the road to mastery of language skills!
A Postcard from America from the writer Robert Olen Butler is the feature article of this issue and is accompanied by an integrated skills lesson plan. Other articles cover the areas of vocabulary, error correction, portfolios, writing, and authentic video.
Picture Books Plus focuses on five curricula—art, drama, music, math, and science, because we feel these areas will appeal most to public and school librarians, to teachers and early childhood educators, and, of course, to children, with their natural curiosity and energy. Each chapter includes twenty picture book titles along with a short annotation of the book, an extension in at least one of the five subject areas, any materials needed, and the procedure to conduct the extension. Every activity in this book was tested (some several times).
This is a one-of-a-kind reference for anyone with a serious interest in mathematics. Edited by Timothy Gowers, a recipient of the Fields Medal, it presents nearly two hundred entries, written especially for this book by some of the world's leading mathematicians, that introduce basic mathematical tools and vocabulary; trace the development of modern mathematics; explain essential terms and concepts; examine core ideas in major areas of mathematics; describe the achievements of scores of famous mathematicians--and much, much more.
A photocopiable resource book designed to promote lively class discussion in over 70 discussion areas. The book contains three main areas: Problems, Issues and Ethics. There are 19 problems at different levels, 24 issues to stimulate debate and 28 contemporary ethical dilemmas.
