Language Arts

Through the Looking-Glass By LEWIS CARROLL Introduction by Chris Riddell.

When Alice steps through the looking-glass, she enters a very strange world of chess pieces and nursery rhyme characters such as Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum and Tweedledee and the angry Red Queen. Nothing is what it seems and, in fact, through the looking-glass, everything is distorted.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books Mar 17, 2011 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Thinking in Threes. This practical resource helps students see the importance of "the rules of three" in writing successful essays. The activities in this book give students essay-writing strategies organized in easy-to-remember groups of three. It starts by pointing out the power of three and how it is used in everything from childhood stories to famous speeches to learning strategies and shows how using sets of three in your writing will make it stronger. It also gives guidelines for different aspects of writing, all with just three rules to remember for each aspect of an essay or paper. This is a great resource for providing easy-to-remember tools and tips to equip students for better essay or composition writing, be it a long-term paper, a short essay, or a timed writing exam. An “Extras” section in the back of the book gives specific tips for students who are taking a timed writing test for a state mandated test or the SAT. Additional planning sheets and examples are also provided for this purpose. Reproducible for classroom use, the exercises can be completed directly on the pages. 106 pgs, pb, answer key included in the back. Grades 8-adult. Learn More

The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading. 5th revised edition The Spalding Method helps train the right and left sides of the brain as children see, hear, read, and write. It is cost effective and efficient: students use pencils, paper, and their minds. The results are stunning. Children learn to connect speech sounds to print and begin to write and read almost magically. Spalding students perform well in the classroom and on tests. Most importantly, they love to read and write. Softcover. 470 pages. Learn More

Develop students' writing skills and prepare them for the types of writing they will need for college and career readiness: opinion/argumentative, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing.

The in-depth units in this book provide step-by-step lessons that focus on these specific types of writing styles and provide examples and strategies to work through the writing process from opening sentence to conclusion.

160 pages each.

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Develop students' writing skills and prepare them for the types of writing they will need for college and career readiness: opinion/argumentative, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing.

The in-depth units in this book provide step-by-step lessons that focus on these specific types of writing styles and provide examples and strategies to work through the writing process from opening sentence to conclusion.

160 pages each.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Teacher Created Resources

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 years and up

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.3 x 10.8 inches

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The Write Stuff Grade 2 (Paperback)(11"x8.5"x0.35") by Tracie I. Heskett

Features:

*Explores Narrative, Opinion/Argumentative, and Informative/Explanatory Writing

*Introduces Diverse Writing Selections for Modeling and Analysis

*Targets Essential Paragraph Features and Critical Essay Components

*Encourages Feedback Through Peer Reviews, Self-Evaluations, and Teacher Input

*Lexile Levels and Standards Correlations Provided

160 Pages

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Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz.

To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.

With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke,

The Wizard of Oz is one of the twenty wonderful classics being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015.

Age Range: 10 and up

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless classic that has captured young readers’ imaginations for more than a hundred years. From the beloved river to the Wild Wood, and from stolen sports cars to Toad Hall the novel follows the adventures and misadventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Since its publication in 1908, The Wind in the Willows has been praised as a classic tale of camaraderie, cunning, and the celebration of nature.

The Wind in the Willows Teacher Guide is equipped with all answers to the The Wind in the Willows Student Guide #8820 as well as all tests and quizzes. The Wind in the Willows Teacher Guide enables educators to guide students through the grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages towards the central proposition that gives the story ultimate meaning and expression.

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The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless classic that has captured young readers’ imaginations for more than a hundred years. From the beloved river to the Wild Wood, and from stolen sports cars to Toad Hall the novel follows the adventures and misadventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. Since its publication in 1908, The Wind in the Willows has been praised as a classic tale of camaraderie, cunning, and the celebration of nature. The Wind in the Willows Student Guide increases the student’s vocabulary and reading comprehension by providing in-depth vocabulary study, reading notes, comprehension questions, and more.

The Wind in the Willows Student Guide consists of lessons for all 12 chapters of The Wind in the Willows, each containing vocabulary studies, reading notes, comprehension questions, and Socratic discussion questions. The Wind in the Willows Student Guide, Second Edition is designed to guide students through the grammar, logic, and rhetoric stages towards the central proposition that gives the story ultimate meaning and expression. The answers are contained in The Wind in the Willows Teacher Guide #8821.

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Keep students engaged as they dive into a close reading of the 1979 Newbery Medal winner, The Westing Game(#2387). This instructional guide for literature uses standards-based lessons and activities to add rigor and build students' comprehension of complex literature. Students will analyze story elements more critically, practice close reading and text-based vocabulary, and determine meaning through text-dependent questions. Help students build their critical thinking and literacy skills and support the rich exploration of literature.

Grades 4-8

From Teacher Created Materials

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"What is REAL?" a shy stuffed animal asks an older and wiser plaything. Generations of children have found the answer to that vital question in The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real, the timeless story of a toy's transformation through the power of love. This gift edition of Margery Williams's beloved classic features enchanting color illustrations by William Nicholson from the original 1922 publication.

Reprint of the William Heinemann, London, 1922 edition.

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Give children the phonics practice they need with this collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences. These differentiated lists feature short vowels, blends and digraphs, inflectional endings, and more. Use the words to customize reproducible games and activities for fun and engaging practice. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills. A great addition to your phonics curriculum!

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Phonics instruction in upper elementary means helping students decode multisyllabic words, learn common spelling patterns, determine word meaning from roots and affixes, develop vocabulary, and more. The lists in this book feature common syllables, prefixes and suffixes, Greek and Latin roots, parts of speech, and so much more. Reproducible games and activities can be customized for fun and engaging practice. Also includes assessments to gauge students' spelling, vocabulary, and other skills.

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

This collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences is the perfect supplement to your phonics instruction. The differentiated lists feature long-vowel spelling patterns, complex vowels, prefixes, suffixes, inflectional endings, compound words, and more. You can then use these words to customize reproducible games and activities that give children a fun way to practice their phonics skills. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills.

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Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings

By J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings saga continues in The Two Towers, the second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

“Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century. The book presents us with the richest profusion of new lands and creatures, from the beauty of Lothlórien to the horror of Mordor.”—Sunday Telegraph

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By William Pene du Bois

A Newbery Medal Winner

Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.

Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition.

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In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought actions have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

The Teacher Guide helps the teacher work with the student through their reading and Student Guide.

The Teacher Guide contains answers to the questions contained within the Student Guide. Also, the Teacher Guide contains quizzes, tests, and the answer key.

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In this retelling of the Trojan War, Olivia Coolidge crafts heroes and gods into real multidimensional characters, not just the figures of legend. Vibrant storytelling and finely wrought actions have made her version of the classic tale of the Fall of Troy accessible to generations of young readers.

The Student Guide contains questions that correspond with the The Trojan War text(#3632). As the student makes their way through the Student Guide, their reading comprehension skills will not only be sharpened, but so will their ability to formulate clear and concise answers.

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The Travels By MARCO POLO

Introduction by Ronald Latham

Translated by Ronald Latham

Marco Polo was the most famous traveller of his time. His voyages began in 1271 with a visit to China, after which he served the Kubilai Khan on numerous diplomatic missions. On his return to the West he was made a prisoner of war and met Rustichello of Pisa, with whom he collaborated on this book. The accounts of his travels provide a fascinating glimpse of the different societies he encountered: their religions, customs, ceremonies and way of life; on the spices and silks of the East; on precious gems, exotic vegetation and wild beasts. He tells the story of the holy shoemaker, the wicked caliph and the three kings, among a great many others, evoking a remote and long-vanished world with colour and immediacy

Paperback | Published by Penguin Classics | 384 Pages

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Storytime magic casts its spell in this treasury of time-honored tales from many lands. Handed down from one generation to another are such delightful stories as "Johnny Cake," an early English peasant tale; "The Wonderful Pot" and "The Little Old Woman Who Went to the North Wind," two entertaining Danish fables; "The Gold Bugs," an old German tale; and "Why the Bear Sleeps All Winter," a popular story from the American South.

In addition to the title story young listeners will also delight in hearing such old read-aloud favorites as "The Three Bears," "The Little Girl Who Wanted the Stars," "Mr. and Mrs. Vinegar," "The Boy Who Found His Fortune," "The Discontented Coffee Pot," "Why the Bear Has a Stumpy Tail," "Chicken Little," "The Cat and the Mouse," "The Story of Lambikin," and many others.

An ideal way to introduce youngsters to the pleasures of a good story as well as inspire them to read on their own, these entertaining tales have been reset in large, easy-to-read type and accompanied by six new illustrations by Thea Kliros.

Reprint of stories from Firelight Stories: Folk Tales Retold for Kindergarten, School and Home, Milton Bradley Co., Springfield, MA, 1907.

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The Tale of Troy By ROGER LANCELYN GREEN

Contribution by Michelle Paver.The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. With a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who’s who, activities, glossary and more.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books May 10, 2012 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Best-selling author Clyde Robert Bulla's classic, finely-crafted Arthurian tale with its sword fights, dark and dangerous dungeon, roguish knaves, action-packed showdowns and tales of dangerous feats, will appeal to emerging readers who are ready for chapter books and reluctant tween readers alike.

In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, long-lost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness.

It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy.

Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.

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The Swiss Family Robinson (Abridged edition) ABRIDGED EDITION By JOHANN D. WYSS.Introduction by Jon Scieszka.

Following a wild and raging storm, the Swiss family Robinson are stranded at sea. But the thundering waves have swept them off to a tropical island, where a new life awaits them. Their ship is laden with supplies and the island is packed with treasures, so they soon adapt and discover new dangers and delights every day . . . With an inspiring introduction by American author and America’s first children’s laureate Jon Scieszka. This story has been specially abridged for Puffin Classics.

496 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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