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LANGUAGE ARTS MATERIALS CATALOGUE
(2007-2008)
129 pages
This catalogue contains an excellent collection of resources specifically
for Language Arts.
Encompases resources for Early Literacy, Guided Reading, Content-Area
Reading, High-Interest/Low Readability Books, Reading Comprehension Skills, Vocabulary, Gammar, Writing,
Literature, Drama, Speech and Communication, Debate, Study Skills, Literature-Based Teaching Resources, Classroom Book
Sets, Individual Novels, and Study Guides.
MR #018755 $0.00 (FREE) |
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The Essential Guide to LANGUAGE, WRITNG, & LITERATURE
Complete grammar, composition, and literature handbook.
Students can reference grammar and usage rules, composition guidelines and models, and literary information all in one place!
This is a handbook that students can use for middle school, high school, and beyond. Corresponding grade-level skillbooks are
also available that have extensive practice activities that align with the handbooks.
MR #044704 - Middle School HANDBOOK $27.95
MR #044705 - Middle School TEACHER RESOURCE $53.95
MR #044706 - Middle School ASSESSMENT RESOURCE $47.95
MR #044700 - High School HANDBOOK $27.95
MR #044701 - High School TEACHER RESOURCE $53.95
MR #044702 - High School ASSESSMENT RESOURCE $47.95
CORRESPONDING SKILLBOOKS ALSO AVAILABLE:
- Grammar, Usage & Mechanics
- Test Preparation
- Vocabulary and Spelling |
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IMAGE GRAMMAR
At last! A Dynamic activities book that connects grammar and writing.
Now the concept of connecting grammar and writing through an artist's "brushstrokes," musical rhythm,
and a photographer's "zoom lens" is available in a student workbook with extensive teacher support
materials. Image Grammar is a unique, useful, and concrete way to use grammatical concepts to improve student writing.
MR #045010 - Student Activity Book $17.95
MR #045011 - Teacher Manual $41.95 |
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READING AND WRITING NONFICTION
Remedial instruction of informational literacy skills.
This workbook series is designed for secondary students who need focused review and practice of essential literacy skills.
Nonfiction reading passages are accompanied by guided reading questions that develop comprehension.
Each book contains two sections, Composition and Language. Skill practice, writing assignments, and language exercises
are organized to allow instruction and practice for basic, intermediate, and advanced students.
Reading and Writing Nonfiction - LEVEL I (Grades 6-8)
MR #042584 - Student Book $12.95
MR #042587 - Teacher Guide $4.95
Reading and Writing Nonfiction - LEVEL II (Grades 7-10)
MR #042585 - Student Book $12.95
MR #042588 - Teacher Guide $4.95
Reading and Writing Nonfiction - LEVEL III (Grades 9-12)
MR #042586 - Student Book $12.95
MR #042589 - Teacher Guide $4.95 |
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THEMES - An Introduction to Literature
A thought-provoking collection of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama that builds a
strong foundation for the study of literature.
This outstanding anthology for middle school students is a gateway to literature appreciation. A rich mixture of
contemporary and classic selections by acclaimed writers such as Bruce Coville, Sandra Cisneros, Carl Sandburg, and
Russell Freedman will appeal to all students. 488 pages.
MR #044757 - Hardcover $33.95
MR #044758 - Softcover $27.95
MR #044759 - Teaching and Assessment Resource $53.95 |
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BASIC DRAMA PROJECTS 8th Edition
by Fran Averett Tanner, Ph.D.
The 8th Edition of Basic Drama Projects is based on input
from hundreds of drama teachers. They told us exactly what should be
in an introductory drama book—and we listened! Here’s what you will
find in the new edition:
-- An instructionally sound chapter organization: Preview, Prepare, Present, Critique
-- A complete speaking project in every chapter
-- An “On Your Feet” activity in every chapter to get students actively involved
-- A “Theatre Then and Now” feature that integrates theatre history in every chapter
-- New chapters: Musical Theatre, Sound, Stage to Film, Movies, Television
-- Features such as “Career Focus” and “Master of the Craft” sprinkled throughout the book
-- A Handbook at the end of the Student Book that provides additional information on chapter topics
-- All new images and design
-- More ethnic representation
Annotated Teacher Edition
A new wraparound Teacher Edition includes a reproduction of the complete
Student Book surrounded by support materials contributed by drama teachers—including
teaching tips, individual and group activities, and writing prompts.
Teacher Resource Binder
The Teacher Resource Binder offers more than 150 blackline masters with
introductory activities for the student text, chapter activities and
project support, peer evaluation, chapter quizzes, and unit quizzes.
MR #033190 - STUDENT BOOK (hardcover) $59.95
MR #033191 - STUDENT BOOK (softcover) $51.95
MR #033192 - ANNOTATED TEACHER EDITION $95.95
MR #033193 - TEACHER RESOURCE BINDER $119.95 |
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POETRY IN THREE DIMENSIONS
Dynamic Poetry and activities for the diverse classroom.
These workbooks reflect the wide span of abilitiy levels, interest levels, and cultural identities in today's schools. The carefully selected poems are organized into three themes (Creatures, Journeys, and Relationships) that appeal to middle school students' interests as well as their struggles with self identity and relationships.
MR #044813 - BOOK ONE WORKBOOK $11.95
MR #044814 - BOOK ONE TEACHER GUIDE $17.95
MR #044815 - BOOK TWO WORKBOOK $11.95
MR #044816 - BOOK TWO TEACHER GUIDE $17.95
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POETRY IN SIX DIMENSIONS
An outstanding collection of 200 poems exploring universal themes from diverse perspectives.
A perfect complement to high school literatures classes, this cross-cultural collection features:
-- themes of family, portraits, nature, places, culture and time
-- contemporary poets such as Gary Soto, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Li-Young Lee
-- poems of varying degrees of difficulty with thought-provoking questions on each poem and cumulative questions on each set
-- footnotes, glossary, and biographical information
MR #033763 - Hardcover $33.95
MR #033764 - Softcover $27.95
MR #033765 - Teacher Guide $33.95
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38 BASIC SPEECH EXPERIENCES
by Clark S. Carlile & Dana V.Hensley
Students are up on their feet speaking from the first to the
last chapter in this project-based text. Each chapter is structured
around a speaking project that students prepare and present. Clear expectations,
specific guidelines, and models throughout the chapter build students’
confidence and ensure success.
This introductory text keeps students actively involved in the most
common public speaking experiences.
Speech types include: informative, persuasive demonstration, entertaining, impromptu, business, special occasions, contest, mass media , and more.
MR #033766 - Hardcover $47.95
MR #033767 - Softcover $41.95
MR #033768 - Teacher Resource Binder $95.95 |
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VOCABU-LIT SERIES
Research-based vocabulary instruction.
This best-selling series teaches vocabulary words and strategies
through selections from outstanding grade-level appropriate fiction
and nonfiction. Many of the excerpts are from literature commonly read
in the classroom, so vocabulary-building instruction can be integrated
into your curriculum.
A three-step learning process provides multiple exposures to the targeted
words. As students work through each lesson, they are actively engaged
in learning.
VOCABU-LIT (Grades 2-4)
- Student Editions $11.95/grade
- Teacher Editions $17.95/grade
VOCABU-LIT (Grades 5-12)
- Student Editions $12.95/grade
- Teacher Editions $18.95/grade
- Test Booklets (set of 10) $27.95/grade |
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PARALLEL TEXT Shakespeare Plays
A must-have for the literature classroom!
For many years, literature teachers have relied on the Shakespeare
Parallel Text editions to engage students on all reading levels. The presentation of the
original language and a line-by-line modern translation on facing pages makes these plays
accessible and meaningful to even the most reluctant student.
PARALLEL TEXT
Student Editions $11.95/each
Teacher Guides $12.95/each |
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GUIDED READING MATERIALS (Grades K-3)
READING ESSENTIALS - Discovering & Exploring Science
Integrate science content with literacy development for emergent, early, and fluent readers.
--Focus on Nonfiction
--Aligned with Standards
--108 Leveled Texts (Emergent / Early / Fluent)
--Vocabulary Development
--Real World Reading
--Research-Based
--Teacher Resources also available
Student books available in packs of 6 copies OR sampler packs with 18 different titles.
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CONTENT-AREA READING (Grades 2-8)
READING ESSENTIALS IN SCIENCE
Develop content-area reading skills with curricular-aligned science books!
--Focus on Nonfiction
--High-Impact Visual Design
--Aligned with Standards
--Extends Learning
--Research Based
--Teaching and Assessment resources also available
Student books available in packs containing 5 titles.
Thematic Book Sets contain 5 titles (6 copies each) and a Teaching & Assessment Resource.
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FOCUS ON READING STRATEGIES
Create skilled, strategic, and successful readers!
The Focus on Reading Strategies series creates skilled, strategic, successful readers through standards-based instruction.
-- Direct Instruction of Active Reading Strategies
-- Practice of Standards-Based Comprehension Skills
-- Development of Vocabulary Strategies
-- Fiction and Nonfiction Selections
-- Listening Comprehension
-- Review for Mastery
Focus on Reading Strategies (grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
STUDENT BOOKS $13.95
TEACHER GUIDES $6.95
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PASSAGES NOVELS by Anne Schraff
Full-length novels for reluctant middle and high school readers.
This popular series has captivated reluctant readers for many years. Just like classics
such as The Outsiders, the problems of the teenage protagonists in the Passages novels
never go out of style. Plus the author adds new novels almost every year.
Popular sets include:
--Contemporary Passages (17 titles)
--Passages to Suspense (15 titles)
--Passages to Adventure (10 titles)
--Passages 2000 (10 titles)
--Passages to Mystery (10 titles)
Selected Classroom Pacakges are available - 30 Softcover books (6 copies of each) and Teacher Guide(s)
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PORTALS TO READING
Practice of essential reading skills through literature.
Portals to Reading Teacher Resources have 40 pages of reproducible activities that focus
on the main components of reading success. To make learning meaningful, students practice
and apply skills as they read popular children’s literature.
PORTALS TO READING Literature Resources $21.95 each
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RAISING THE CURTAIN
Activities for the Theatre Arts Classroom
An Energetic New Theatre Resource Book
Written for the theatre arts instructor, Raising the Curtain features hundreds of
hands-on, on-your-feet activities for the novice to advanced theatre student. 402 pages
MR #042592 - softcover $59.95 |
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MASTERING COMPETITIVE DEBATE
by Dana Hensley & Diana Carlin
An updated and comprehensive introduction to contemporary debate
A fresh, new design and the most current information about all competitive
debate formats make this text a must for your students. The content
focuses on policy debate, with additional chapters covering Lincoln-Douglas
debate, student congress, mock trial, and parliamentary debate. A new
chapter has been added that covers public forum debate.
MR #033769 - Hardcover $42.95
MR #033770 - Teacher Guide $35.95
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