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Zingo!® Sight Words is a fun and interactive word game that brings fast-paced excitement and learning to the classic game of Bingo! Players learn to quickly recognize and read sight words, which are words with spelling that is not always straightforward. Sight words are the most frequently used words in the English language and make up about 50-75% of all written material. Learning and mastering sight words is a key step in becoming a successful, fluent reader. The sight words used in this game have been specially selected by leading educators as the most fundamental for reading development. Ages: Grades Pre-K-1 Learn More

Zingo Word Builder is one of ThinkFun's most popular and bestselling games, and is the winner of an Oppenheim Platinum Award, among others.

It's a fun pre-reading game for ages 4 and up that helps children build reading skills, and is one of the best gifts you can buy for kids.

Zingo Word Builder is made with high quality components, and comes with a very clear and easy to understand instruction manual - you'll be able to play within minutes of opening the box.

Like all of ThinkFun's games, Zingo Word Builder is built to develop critical thinking skills.

Playing will improve language skills through fun and fast placed play.

From the Manufacturer Build reading skills, three letters at a time.

This word building version of Zing is the perfect confidence booster for early readers.

Ideal for players who are just learning how to put letters together to form words, it's great for teaching spelling and vocabulary.

With two levels of play, it's designed to engage and support both beginner and more experienced readers.

Just slide the Zinger and claim tiles to fill your Zing card with three letter words - pure Zing "F-U-N".

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The perfect journal for first-time writers and illustrators! The Grades 3-4 Zaner-Bloser® Story Journal features the Zaner-Bloser 3/8” ruling with red baseline. At the top of every other page is space for illustration. Saddlestitch binding, 8.375” x 10.875” trim size, fine white paper for no‐mess pencil erasures or ink blotting. 32 pp. per journal. (Grades 3-4) Learn More

The perfect journal for first-time writers and illustrators! The Grade 2 Zaner-Bloser® Story Journal features the Zaner-Bloser 1/2” ruling with red baseline. At the top of every other page is space for illustration. Saddlestitch binding, 8.375” x 10.875” trim size, fine white paper for no‐mess pencil erasures or ink blotting. 32 pp. per journal. (Grade 2) Learn More

The perfect journal for first-time writers and illustrators! The Grade 1 Zaner-Bloser® Story Journal features the Zaner-Bloser 5/8” ruling with red baseline. At the top of every page is space for illustration. Saddlestitch binding, 8.375” x 10.875” trim size, fine white paper for no‐mess pencil erasures or ink blotting. 32 pp. per journal. (Grade 1) Learn More

The perfect journal for first-time writers and illustrators! The Kindergarten Zaner-Bloser® Story Journal features the Zaner-Bloser ¾” ruling with red baseline. At the top of every page is space for illustration. Saddlestitch binding, 8.375” x 10.875” trim size, fine white paper for no‐mess pencil erasures or ink blotting. 32 pp. per journal. (Grade K) Learn More

The PreK-Readiness Zaner-Bloser® Story Journal features no rulings to allow first-time writers the freedom to express themselves with illustration and beginning written thoughts. Saddlestitch binding, 8.375” x 10.875” trim size, fine white paper for no‐mess pencil erasures or ink blotting. 32 pp. per journal. (PreK-Readiness) Learn More

The key to effective fifth grade writing is vocabulary and descriptive language — and this workbook will help students become excellent communicators.

This workbook promotes:

• √ Language skills
• √ Composition
• √ Vocabulary & spelling
• √ Analytical writing
• √ Research
• • Includes vocabulary and spelling lists, comparative reading and writing, and character analysis
• • Inspires children to write with decision charts, organizers, and writing and design prompts
• • Fun themes: funny figurative language, Peter Pan and other literature
• • A certificate of completion ends each section
• • Perforated pages for easy removal Education.com workbooks offer thematic content to actively engage children and provide them with fun-filled, memorable learning experiences.

Written by teachers and based on subjects educators consider important, these workbooks have been tested by millions of educators and countless hours of classroom use: 1 in 4 U.S. teachers rely on Education.com material. Education.com and Dover Publications.

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Take the guesswork out of teaching writing! Used along with the core text, "Writing With Ease," (sold separately, Item #2804) this workbook provides every dictation assignment, comprehension question, and reading passage that you'll need for a full year of study. Using passages and sentences from classic children's literature, Workbook: Level 4 allows young writers to practice their skills while absorbing the style and grace of great authors. Charming illustrations by Jeff West add a visual element that will spark your child's imagination. Writing With Ease and Workbook: Level 4 are the only materials you'll need to provide your student with a complete year of writing instruction. From Susan Wise Bauer. 443 pages. Grades 4-5.

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Take the guesswork out of teaching writing! Used along with the core text, Writing With Ease, this workbook provides every dictation assignment, comprehension question, and reading passage that you'll need for a full year of study. Using passages and sentences from classic children's literature, Workbook: Level 3 allows young writers to practice their skills while absorbing the style and grace of great authors. Charming illustrations by Jeff West add a visual element that will spark your child's imagination. Writing With Ease and Workbook: Level 3 are the only materials you'll need to provide your student with a complete year of writing instruction. 423 pages. Grades 3-4. Softcover. From Peace Hill Press. Learn More

Used along with the core text, Writing with Ease, Workbooks 1, 2, and 3 each provide every dictation assignment, comprehension question, and reading passage that you'll need for a full year of study. Using passages and sentences from classic children's literature, Workbook 1 and Workbook 2 allow young writers to practice their skills while absorbing the style and grace of great authors. Charming illustrations by Jeff West add a visual element that will spark your child's imagination. Grades 2-3. 366 pages. From Peace Hill Press. Learn More

Using passages and sentences from classic children’s literature, Writing With Ease Complete Level 1, Revised Edition allows young writers to practice their skills while absorbing the style and grace of great authors. Charming illustrations by Jeff West add a visual element that will spark your child’s imagination.

The Workbook is divided into 36 weeks of instruction with four lessons per week (plus an optional creative-writing lesson at the end of each week!) and includes an Instructor Section and consumable Student Pages. Detailed directions and scripted dialogue with suggested student responses in every lesson allow parents to teach with confidence.

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Challenging writing projects for homeschoolers. Designed for students of any age who have finished Writing Strands 6. These exercises expand on the same types of writing experiences as are found in Level 6 but present a much more sophisticated approach to writing. It is designed to give seventh level students (generally advanced high school students, if they haven't used Writing Strands) an introduction to the very complicated process of putting their thoughts in written form. This level covers moving chracters, organizing reports, describing for purpose, resolving conflicts, point of view, controlling readers, reporting of surveys, argumentative exposition, book report, scientific reports, interviewing, solving problems, emotional reactions, individualizing characters. From National Writing Institute. Learn More

An excellent resource for differentiating writing instruction in the classroom, the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook explains how to teach writing through explicit instruction, models, and samples of student writing at various stages.

Also includes cross-curricular applications, writing prompts, and discussion of state and national writing assessments.

Special sections in spelling, handwriting, and keyboarding help build fluency and confidence in young and struggling writers.

Can be used without the student books as an excellent professional resource or with Writing Skills student books to practice skills addressed in grades 2 - 12.

Writing Skills Student Books are Book A #1920 Grades 2-4, Book 1 #1227 Grades 5-6, Book 2 #1236 Grades 7-8. and Book 3 # 4899 Grades 9-12

Published by EPS-School Specialty

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Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar and composition. Each concept is illustrated by examples, and writing models are provided throughout.

These exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in school and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book A addresses sentence structure and variety, audience and purpose, and paragraph skills.

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Writing Skills Book 3 helps high-school students generate ideas, argue points, and understand the major forms of expository writing.

This book presents a logical sequence of skills to helps students master paragraphs and essays. This book facilitates direct instruction in grammar and composition to help students write clearly, effectively, and with confidence.

The exercises in this book are designed to provide this practice. Includes grammar, structure, organization, expository and more.

Softcover.

60 pages.

From Educator's Publishing Service.

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This newly revised student book provides integrated writing instruction and opportunities to apply new skills. Reflecting research and best practices, instruction alternates between grammar, mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 2 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and writing essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

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Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar , mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 1 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and beginning essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences in a variety of forms.

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Writing Poetry with Children Reproducible Resource Book. Explore the world of poetry with your students! Step-by-step directions lead students through writing couplets, cinquains, haikus, and limericks. Resources include: writing forms, step-by-step directions, a trait-based writing guide, and more. Grades 1-6. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Colorfully designed journals are perfect for a variety of writing assignments. Students will also take great pride in recording their work in their very own journal. Each journal features helpful information for both students and teachers. With a durable cover, journals measure 7" x 9" and include plenty of room for story illustrations! The inside cover provides definitions for the parts of speech, a list of commonly misspelled words and 100 high-frequency words. 64 lined pages. Ages 6+. From Learning Resources. Learn More

Writing Fabulous Sentences & Paragraphs Grades 4-6+. Scaffolded activities help your students progress from writing sentences to paragraphs. Transparencies, writing forms, graphic organizers, a trait-based writing guide, and engaging activities help you introduce students to essential writing techniques. Answer key is provided. 112 reproducible pages plus 9 transparencies. Correlated to state standards. Grades 4-6+. From Evan-Moor.

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The fun, mystery-based activities in this colorful 64-page book develop writing, reading, higher-order thinking, and organization skills.

Students act as investigative reporters writing articles for a local newspaper.

To write the article, students must use higher-order thinking skills to synthesize clues they identify in the story to solve the mystery.

Every activity requires students to put clues together, and then evaluate the evidence to infer or deduce what happened in the story.

The high-interest stories make it easy to motivate students to do the analytical work needed to piece together the evidence and write the article.

Before writing, students complete an outline detailing When, Who, What, Where, and How or Why.

Sample answers and a simple scoring rubric are provided to making grading easier.

If you believe you need to think clearly to write so readers can understand what you have written, you'll find that Writing Detective® is a very helpful set of supplemental writing activities.

Recommended for grades 3 and up.

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The Writing & Rhetoric Book 9: Description & Impersonation Teacher's Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher s notes, and explanations.

This teacher s edition also contains descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should be like for every writing assignment, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.

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A one-semester course for grades 7 or 8 and up

Think of the progymnasmata as a step-by-step apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric.

In the award-winning Writing & Rhetoric series, author Paul Kortepeter has recovered this proven method of teaching writing in conjunction with critical thinking and speaking.

This is the ninth in a series of 12 books that will train students over 6 years.

In Writing & Rhetoric Book 9: Description & Impersonation (Student Edition), students will be writing well-crafted descriptive and expository compositions.

The first part, description, emphasizes the use of vivid language to describe people, nature, and processes.

The second part, impersonation, introduces the modes of persuasion as a means of imitating the writing style and outlook of four famous individuals: journalist Nellie Bly, writer Henry Williamson, athlete Jesse Owens, and statesman Winston Churchill.

In these compositions, students will be making use of a range of writing skills, including the ability to inform, to describe, to narrate, and to analyze.

In this one-semester book, students will learn to:

-favor vivid words that appeal to the senses in fiction and nonfiction

-use topic sentences for organizing paragraphs and information appeal to readers through modes of persuasion: emotion (pathos), credibility (ethos), and logic (logos)

-employ rhetorical devices that show clarity of thought: aetiologia, anthypophora, expeditio, and syllogismus

-incorporate supportive facts and details

-annotate and narrate texts with a variety of strategies: oral narration, summary, outline, and modes of persuasion

-craft an effective plot using conflict and character

-build copiousness through sentence variety and rhetorical devices, including alliteration, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, epistrophe, and anaphora

-work on delivery in public speaking volume, pacing, and inflection engage in a group discussions that foster critical thinking

-improve essays using oration as an aid to revision

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