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Both teachers and parents appreciate how effectively this series helps students master skills in mathematics and language arts. Each book provides activities that are great for independent work in class, homework assignments, or extra practice to get ahead. Test practice pages are included in most titles.
Offered as a policy statement rather than as a how-to manual, this program advisory provides the policy direction and instructional guidance needed to support the improvement of reading achievement in California through the development and implementation of a balanced, comprehensive reading program in prekindergarten through grade 3. The first part of the booklet, "The Reading Program," focuses on the essential components of a complete program of beginning reading instruction, with specific guidance in systematic, explicit skills instruction and other essential components of a beginning reading program; classroom diagnosis; program assessment; and early intervention strategies, including family-school partnerships that support student learning and home learning. Grade-level expectations and examples of classroom activities are also included in the first part. The second part of the booklet, "Instructional Guidance and Support," addresses the planning necessary to support classroom implementation, including the development of local standards and ongoing professional development. Contains 23 references. An appendix presents a sample reading curriculum timeline, preschool through eighth grade. (RS)
Use First-Rate Reading Basics: Phonemic Awareness and Phonics to produce first-rate readers with fun, interactive, and original activities that emphasize reading skills for grades K–1. These skills include blending, segmentation, syllables, letter identification, consonant sounds, long and short vowel sounds, and consonant blends and digraphs. This 80-page book includes a reproducible parent letter and student assessments.
The Giant Goes to School: Early Reading Activities is a unique resource for young readers, combining a humorous, full-length story about the Giant and his friends with skill-building practice activities. Topics include reading comprehension, sight words, letters and sounds, and more. In this original story, Alex is sick at home on the day the Giant plans to visit his classroom. Though the Giant is nervous to be there alone, AlexÕs classmates show him how much fun school can be while teaching him the value of friendship. After the story, 25 fun activities based on Common Core State Standards help children understand the story and develop essential skills. With tips for parents and suggested extensions, The Giant Goes to School: Early Reading Activities is entertaining and educational for young readers and their families.
The Giant Makes the Team: Early Reading Activities is a unique resource for young readers, combining a humorous, full-length story about the Giant and his friends with skill-building practice activities. Topics include reading comprehension, sight words, letters and sounds, and more. In this original story, the Giant tries baseball, gymnastics, and many other sports. But a baseball glove is too small for a giant, and a somersault is too hard to do. Can he find a sport just right for him? After the story, 25 fun activities based on Common Core Standards help children understand the story and develop essential skills. With tips for parents and suggested extensions, The Giant Makes the Team: Early Reading Activities is entertaining and educational for young readers and their families.
