Learning Language Arts Through Literature - The Tan Book, Teacher's Book, 3rd Edition - Softcover

Common Sense Press

Softcover

ISBN 10: 192968343X ISBN 13: 9781929683437

Publisher: Common Sense Press, 2018

Synopsis

THE TAN BOOK 6TH GRADE SKILLS 6th grade students mature in their language arts skills through 36 lessons. Passages from great literature encourage the reading of timeless classics. Dictation encourages expressive, creative writing. The updated third edition is even easier to use with new lessons that will introduce your student to additional classic literature. The study of suffixes and prefixes lays groundwork for skills needed at upper grade levels. 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans. Teacher friendly, with little or no teacher preparation needed! Integrated language arts lessons including: grammar, spelling, higher-order thinking, and study skills. Each lesson provides the opportunity for your students to apply their skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc. Four Book Studies use the literature books: Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Latham, The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard, The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis. Each Book Study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities. Two Units: Using the Library Writing a Research Paper Review Activities follow each lesson providing additional skill practice. Assessments aid teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses. The Skills Index provides an easy skill reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Common Sense Press
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 192968343X
• ISBN 13: 9781929683437
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English