Author(s): Anne Petit,Margaret A. Bryant,Marjorie Keiper
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 160
Publisher: Zephyr Press
Language: English
Date Published: 2006-06-30
Dimensions: 213.4 x 271.8 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Massachusetts, United States
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Illustrations: b/w illus

Taking a thematic approach to learning that employs seeing, hearing, reading, and writing, these books outline three four-week, cross-curricular units that develop the competencies children need to become fluent, independent readers and writers. While each unit focuses primarily on language--phonic skills, structural analysis, punctuation, capitalization, poetry, and comprehension--they also include math, science, social studies, music, art, and even mini-lessons in French for cross-cultural appreciation. Understanding that student ability levels in younger grades can vary widely, lesson plans are keyed to three types of learners: emerging, typical, and advanced. The series includes three titles that cover fall, spring, and winter, and the books can be used independently or together throughout the school year.