"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 enquiry-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!
Reading age for native speakers: Middle School students (7th grade)
Для тех, кому понравились предыдущие книги этой серии: Very Easy True Stories иTrue Stories in the News и Even More News!Would you believe -- ? - A woman invests in stocks and makes $22 million -- and then donates almost all of it to a university - A Japanese guard helps a prisoner of war survive World War II because of the shared love of an opera aria
Beyond True Stories continues and expands the True Stories tradition with eight thematic units, each bases on a real-life, human-interest story. Each unit opens with A True Story in the News, followed by readings and activities that explore the theme. Beyond True Stories is a book students won't want to put down - Reading strategies and vocabulary building activities help to prepare students for academic work. - A variety of texts -- including first-person accounts, expository pieces, and graphs -- provide practice with different kinds of reading. - Thought-provoking discussion and writing prompts encourage personal expression and complete the reading process.
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The experts at The Princeton Review take the GMAT year after year to make sure you get the most up-to-date, thoroughly researched book possible. This book contains a comprehensive review of the verbal skills tested on the GMAT, as well as the techniques you'll need to succeed on the test.
The Princeton Review knows that acing the verbal sections of the GMAT is very different from earning a 4.0 in school. We don't try to teach you everything there is to know about reading, writing, and grammar--only the techniques you'll need to know to score high on the computer-adaptive GMAT. In GMAT Verbal Workout, we'll teach you how to think like the test-makers and *Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you *Solve sentence correction problems by spotting key errors in the questions *Strategically manage your time on the reading comprehension section *Ace the writing assessment section by knowing exactly how to earn a high score This book includes a full-length sample GMAT verbal section, plus more than 80 additional practice questions. These practice questions are just like the ones you'll see on the actual GMAT, and we fully explain every answer. Also included are sample Analytical Writing Assessment essays and tips for ensuring that the E-rater (computer grading system) gives you a high score.
This book series is excellent for First Grade. It is a wonderful
resource for teachers and homeschool parents. Each is a brand new
workbook, "Phonics and Reading" and "Addition & Subtraction," by
Disney and Bendon Publishing. They have 32 pages each which are
sequential by skill. These skill builder workbooks cover the most
critical Math and Reading skills in First Grade presented during the
school year. They encourage children to learn on their own through the
use of "picture directions and concrete examples." The workbook pages
are in color with all your favorite Disney characters and also includes
a letter for parents and teachers. Each page is perforated for easy
removal, and is filled with engaging activities. The activities
emphasize the key building blocks for academic success. It is complete
with an answer key and a parent resource page.
This Student Workbook
incorporates interactive reading strategies with core content from the “The
American Vision" textbook written at a lower level than the textbook to
help struggling readers and ELL (English Language Learner) students. Some texts
will also be useful for ESL/EFL reading comprehension exercises on social
studies/American history topics.
