Get your fifth grader clued into advanced grammar. She'll get to edit a few improper sentences, work on different parts of speech, and practice using correct punctuation marks.
For its sheer extremes, both real and conjured, Newfoundland occupies a singular place in Canada’s history and literary imagination. While the typical Newfoundland narrative emphasizes the rugged terrain and pragmatic lifestyle of the land’s inhabitants – usually in a mode of straightforward naturalism – Michael Crummey’s third novel injects an element of magic realism to convey an otherworldly quality. The result is a work that surprises and reveals.
Games Galore: Language Arts Skill-Based Games That Make Learning Fun
Grades 4-6
Reinforce skills students need with skillbased games they'll love! Includes simple, fun games for individual, partner, small-group, and whole-class games, as well as patterns for gameboards, game pieces, and recording sheets. 96 pages.