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Here's a BRIGHT IDEA: read this book. It's a PIECE OF CAKE. And trust us; no one will call you A TURKEY. For more metaphors, look inside.
Are you silly as a goose? Do you laugh like a hyena? Like a monkey? Like a moose? In this introduction to grammar fundamentals, young learners discover the silly world of similes, a figure of speech that compares two things. With laugh-out-loud illustrations and clever, quirky text, this nonfiction picture books young grammarians and the children of language lovers.
For every Mom challenged with keeping the family and home life under control, this hilarious prescription for coping is an entertaining perspective on God's grace for everyday living. "Mom, I accidentally swallowed 83 cents!" "Mom, can you get this truck wheel out of my nose?" "Mom, I can't get my army men out of the toaster." Amusing Grace is the perfect Rx for every mom! Get ready to laugh and be encouraged through these everyday escapades: Grace in the Minivan: Focusing on Christ in the Busy-ness of Life Grace in the Migraine Moments: Focusing on the One Who is in Control Grace in the Everyday Landmines: Focusing on His Plans, Not Mine Grace for Spiritual Clorox: Focusing on a Continuous Sin Clean-up Grace for Head-Scratchers: Focusing on the Lord through the Tough Questions Grace to Love Without Bellyaching: Focusing on Loving Others No Matter What Grace Through His Humongous Love: Focusing on God's Merciful Love for Me and "If you're a mother, you're bound to love Rhonda's sometimes hilarious, always entertaining spin on her life as a mom of five--and her observations on God's presence in the thick of it! Amusing Grace will help you lighten up, laugh, and learn more about God's wisdom and grace as you tackle the joys and challenges of mothering." - Jane Johnson Struck, Editor TODAY'S CHRISTIAN WOMAN Magazine
Rufus the fox is up to something-- find out why he's acting so crazy in this clever simile story. All night, he's been sleeping like a log. When the sun rises, he feels as fresh as a daisy. In a story told entirely with similes, Rufus sneaks up and startles his friend Babette, and leads her on a wild chase through the woods. Perfect for teaching figurative language, this brightly-illustrated picture book includes the definition of a simile, as well as a brief introduction to idioms and cliches-- and examples on every page of different sayings and similes. Loreen Leedy's zany illustrations depic the figurative sayings in literal ways-- a wooden fox sleeping like a log, a yellow and black striped sheep who's as mad as a hornet-- to bring home the meanings of the expressions. Perfect for kids studying creative writing, or English language learners who may not be familiar with common but less literal sayings, Crazy Like a Fox will make readers happy as a clam-- and help them incorporate similes into their own writing.
After many unsuccessful attempts one morning to control his unruly hair, Oliver and his family think that they have solved the problem--until he gets to school and finds that it is class picture day. Full color.
Continuing the work that was started with Teaching Poetry Level 6-9, this second part of the curriculum focuses on more advanced types of poetry, examples, research, and activities that are geared towards the students in Elementary II. This Language arts module is well written and researched so that it allows your students to enjoy poetry in a low anxiety level environment that fosters creativity, imagination and fun. The materials are designed to meet CCS standards with each standard is outlined and listed by grade or level. A full manual with teacher lessons on how to present each concept is included, along with an answer key. The Level 9-12 unit includes the following: Introduction lessonsAdditional resources listsCCS standards by level/gradeTeacher and presentation lesson for each conceptAnswer key20 Level 4 task cards20 Level 5 task cards20 Level 6 task cards27 Teacher Presented Nomenclature cards with picture, label, and definition24 Types of poems cards with definitions and examples
"Stop!" screamed a sparrow. "Save him!" shrieked a spider. "Silly," sighed a swallowtail. Smirking and self-important, the slug keeps slithering his way up a highly suspect slope. Will the slug stop? Are the sparrow, the spider, and the swallowtail simply trying to sabotage the slug's progress? Why is everyone screaming at the slug? Pamela Duncan Edwards and Henry Cole have created another alliterative tale that will have children snorting out loud at the surprise ending for this very smug slug.
