Shining Star Level A

Shining Star is a research-based program designed to accelerate language acquisition and help students reach grade-level expectations. This five-level series gives students all the support they need to work towards mastering reading, writing, literature, and content within a systematic language development framework.

Earth, Wind & Fire has sold some ninety million records and won eight Grammy awards. But while its charismatic founder, Maurice White, and Philip Bailey, one of popular music’s greatest voices, are remarkable musical talents, their relentless work ethic exhausted and emotionally gutted the group. Now, Bailey shares the inside story of his professional and spiritual journey, from his origins to the band’s meteoric rise to stardom, and from its breakup to its triumphant reinvention. Shining Star will mesmerize the supergroup’s millions of fans and anyone who loves an inspiring story about what happens when real life exceeds your dreams.

The true story of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, whose trail-blazing career in Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s broke new ground for future generations of Asian American actors.

"Shining Star" is a four-level program specifically designed for English language learners in grades 6-12. "Shining Star" gives students all the support they need to master reading, writing, literature, and content, within a systematic language development framework. "Shining Star" helps teachers create a rich learning environment where language thrives, students feel motivated to learn, and academic success is the reward. (Also see "Keys to Learning" for a much lower, structured approach for students.) This four-level program has a package that supports both students and teachers: Comprehensive assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, test prep worksheets for standardized test practice, and four-skills tests. Outstanding technology resources, including an interactive student CD-ROM, audio reading selections, a Companion Website, and the Focus and Connect video program, to help address multiple learning styles. Abundant classroom management and support tools, such as a fully annotated Teacher's Edition, point-of-use teaching suggestions, daily lesson plans, graphic organizers, reproducible newcomer worksheets, practice transparencies, and more.