Shining Star, Level B - Hardcover

Chamot, Anna Uhl; Hartmann, Pamela; Huizenga, Jann; NYP

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130939331 ISBN 13: 9780130939333

Publisher: Pearson ESL, 2003

Synopsis

Comments for Backcover Copy[Viewable in GHEPM only]Post a Comment Shining Star is a four-level program specifically designed for English language learners in grades 6-12. Shining Star gives students all the support they need to master reading, writing, literature, and content, within a systematic language development framework. Shining Star helps teachers create a rich learning environment where language thrives, students feel motivated to learn, and academic success is the reward. (Also see Keys to Learning for a much lower, structured approach for students.) Features: * Research-based and standards-driven. * Systematic, explicit reading and writing instruction. * Expository content readings and a wide variety of literature selections. * Academic skills and strategies students for success in the mainstream class. This four-level program has a package that supports both students and teachers: * Comprehensive assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, test prep worksheets for standardized test practice, and four-skills tests. * Outstanding technology resources, including an interactive student CD-ROM, audio reading selections, a Companion Website, and the Focus and Connect video program, to help address multiple learning styles. * Abundant classroom management and support tools, such as a fully annotated Teacher's Edition, point-of-use teaching suggestions, daily lesson plans, graphic organizers, reproducible newcomer worksheets, practice transparencies, and more.

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From the Back Cover:

Shining Star is a four-level program specifically designed for English language learners in grades 6-12. Shining Star gives students all the support they need to master reading, writing, literature, and content, within a systematic language development framework. Shining Star helps teachers create a rich learning environment where language thrives, students feel motivated to learn, and academic success is the reward.

(Also see Keys to Learning for a much lower, structured approach for students.)

Features:

• Research-based and standards-driven.
• Systematic, explicit reading and writing instruction.
• Expository content readings and a wide variety of literature selections.
• Academic skills and strategies students for success in the mainstream class.

This four-level program has a package that supports both students and teachers:

• Comprehensive assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, test prep worksheets for standardized test practice, and four-skills tests.
• Outstanding technology resources, including an interactive student CD-ROM, audio reading selections, a Companion Website, and the Focus and Connect video program, to help address multiple learning styles.
• Abundant classroom management and support tools, such as a fully annotated Teacher's Edition, point-of-use teaching suggestions, daily lesson plans, graphic organizers, reproducible newcomer worksheets, practice transparencies, and more.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson ESL
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130939331
• ISBN 13: 9780130939333
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304