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.

Shining Star Resources For Teachers includes: * Daily Lesson Plan * Every Lesson Plan correlated to the English Language Development and English Language Arts Standards. * Answer Keys to Student Book and Workbook. This research-based, five-level program is designed to accelerate language acquisition and help students reach grade-level expectations. Students work toward mastering reading, writing, literature, and content within a systematic language-development framework.

"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.