A Guide For Using Dicey S Song In The Classroom

A literature unit for use with "Dicey's Song," featuring sample lesson plans, pre- and post-reading activities, a biographical sketch of the author, a book summary, vocabulary lists, chapter study guides with quizzes and projects, book report and research ideas, and options for unit tests.

Provides many activities to use when presenting The velveteen rabbit by Margery Williams. Projects include: pre-reading activities, biographical sketch, book summary, vocabulary lists, and book report activities.

Ultimate Adventures: A Rough Guide to Adventure Travel features 30 different adventure sections and is jam-packed with breathtaking photography. There are adventures for all travellers, including “soft” experiences for those testing their bravery levels and extreme adventures for adrenalin junkies, each rated by physical, psychological, skill and wow factor! Whether your appetite for adrenalin takes you to arctic freezes, ocean depths or sweltering deserts, this book will tell you how, why and when to plan your ultimate adventure. Written by trekker extraordinaire Gregg Witt, who brings cultural sensitivity and humour, as well as concise practical information. You’ll find maps and safety tips as well as advice on the best local guides, essential gear and safety tips. Make the most of your time on Earth with this spectacular foray into world adventures.

A book written to help teachers squeeze the potential out of songs used in the classroom and to maximize student learning. Topics of the 100's ofideas include: creating a course "play list,"song visuals and props, bongos to kazoos, song murals, "on location," movement, all-class song gimmicks, staged photos, song chic, imitative writing, singing with a new twist each time, actring out songs, song leaders and mascots, games, presentations, music videos, song projects, creative writing, student songwriters, song perks & prizes, impersonations, paired chats, ear straining, advanced challenges, and more activities.

Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia and must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service.

You can run from something, or toward something—but can you do both at the same time? Book four in the Newbery-winning cycle from Cynthia Voigt. Bullet Tillerman runs. He runs to escape the criticism of his harsh, unforgiving father. He runs to numb the pain of his mother’s inability to express her love. He is the star of the school track team, but he isn’t a team man and doesn’t want to be. Bullet runs for himself. So Bullet doesn’t understand why he’s been asked to train a new team member, and he’s not looking forward to the task. But in coaching Tamer Shipp, Bullet learns some things about himself—who he is, and who he can perhaps become.

An Intergrated Language Perspective in the Elementary School, enable readers to easily incorporate integrated units in the classroom.