Using Literature in the Middle School Classroom, Grade 5-8 (Kathy Schrock's Every Day of the School Year)

by NancyJ.Keane (Author)

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  Paperback
  2005

  $41.70

  Children's literature has long been a vital part of children's lives, and stories that reflect society can help students learn about the world around them. This book emphasizes the role of fiction reading in middle school curriculum, and how it can easily help children draw conclusions to real life activities. Topics are based on a typical middle school program of study and each topical section includes a sample lesson plan, a list of books that illustrate the topic and suggested websites for further exploration. The lesson plans are interdisciplinary, as many middle schools today are organized into interdisciplinary teaching teams. Book suggestions for varying reading levels are included to allow for differentiation of instruction.

• New

  Paperback
  2005

  $24.38

  This book focuses on counting and simple math, and contains thirty-two original response verses that are designed to teach and reinforce early math skills. Associated with NCTM Standards, these creative activities strengthen the key math skills students are required to master. Reproducible activity pages, including a mix of puzzles, patterns, creativity-boosters, and exercises, follow all verses. The chants consist of modified verse patterns from public domain songs, sports cheers, and folk sources. It is a great resource for teaching counting and simple math to kindergarten and first-grade students.