Core Language Skills

This invaluable resource addresses the pressing need for books on language skills at the elementary-school level. The topics are drawn from the Core Curriculum Language standards for second graders. A straightforward text, bright photos, and concrete examples ensure that this crucial content is presented in a kid-friendly manner. Each spread includes a quiz question, so that readers can test themselves on the information that has just been covered. An answer key is included at the end...
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This invaluable resource addresses the pressing need for books on language skills at the elementary-school level. The topics are drawn from the Core Curriculum Language standards for second graders. A straightforward text, bright photos, and concrete examples ensure that this crucial content is presented in a kid-friendly manner. Each spread includes a quiz question, so that readers can test themselves on the information that has just been covered. An answer key is included at the end of the book. The back matter also includes a glossary and index. Every book has its own website that links to more information, allowing the learning to continue online. This site also serves as a great introduction to online research. Give students a safe place to explore and create! This robust interactive eBook set combines informational text on the animals of Asia with rich media hotspots containing videos, photos, maps, and charts. Struggling readers can make the text more accessible by choosing actor-read audio narration and text highlighting. Optional digital content creation tools guide students in: * Creating a blog * Composing a digital storyboard * Building a wiki page These professional-looking student projects can be printed, emailed, or posted. Student learn to: * Create digital content * Use copyright-friendly media * Cite their sources * Comment on each others' work Simple lesson plans for each lesson include: * Common Core Standards supported by the activity * Small and large group instructions * Parent Activities * Links to free web 2.0 tools