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Hidden History Of Coined Words
$29.95Add to cart“How do words get coined? That question is explored in Ralph Keyes’s latest book, The Hidden History of Coined Words. Based on meticulous research, Keyes has determined that successful neologisms are as likely to be created by chance as by intention. A remarkable number of new words were coined whimsically, he’s discovered, to taunt, even to prank. Knickers resulted from a hoax, big bang from an insult. Wisecracking produced software, crowdsource, and blog. More than a few neologisms weren’t even coined intentionally: they resulted from happy accidents such as typos, mistranslations, and misheard words like bigly and buttonhole, or from an unintended coinage such as Isaac Asimov’s robotics. Many of the word coiners Keyes writes about come from unlikely quarters. Neologizers (a Thomas Jefferson coinage) include not just learned scholars and literary lions but cartoonists, columnists, children’s authors, and children as well. Wimp, Keyes tells us, originated with an early 20th century book series on The Wymps, goop from a series about The Goops, and nerd from a book by Dr. Seuss. Competing claims to have coined terms like gonzo, mojo, and booty call are assessed, as is epic battles fought between new word partisans, and those who think we have enough words already. A concluding chapter offers pointers on how to coin a word of one’s own. Written in a reader-friendly manner, The Hidden History of Coined Words will appeal not just to word lovers but history buffs, trivia contesters, and anyone at all who is interested in a well-informed good read”-
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Building Vocabulary With Greek And Latin Roots
$31.99Add to cartDid you know that Greek and Latin roots make up 90% of English words of two or more syllables? Having an extensive vocabulary is key to students’ reading comprehension.
By adopting the strategies in this book, teachers will help students read more effectively, setting a foundation for lifelong learning and reading success.
This teacher-friendly K-12 resource provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots.
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1st Grade Jumbo Language Art Success Workbook
$18.99Add to cart3 BOOKS IN 1! This supersized workbook is jam-packed with 320 pages of kid-friendly, teacher-reviewed activities–perfect for kids tackling 1st grade reading and language arts skills.
A strong foundation of language arts skills is essential for first-graders working to become successful readers. This Jumbo Workbook ( a $39 value for just $18.99!) brings together 3 of Sylvan Learning’s most popular curriculum-based activity books, and includes 320 colorful pages all designed to help your child become familiar with basic reading concepts like:
– letter sounds
– short & long vowels
– compounds & contractions
– double letters
– spelling word endings
– color, animal, and body vocabulary
– reading comprehension concepts
… and much more!With vibrant, colorful pages full of games and puzzles, 1st Grade Jumbo Language Arts Success Workbook will help your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead–and best of all, to have lots of fun doing it!
*Includes the full text of 1st Grade Reading Skill Builders, 1st Grade Spelling Games & Activities, and 1st Grade Vocabulary Puzzles
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Write Thing : Kwame Alexander Engages Students In Writing Workshop And You
$29.99Add to cartImagine having a Newbery Medal-winning author in your classroom as an advisor and a friend, providing personal and practical advice on how to teach writing workshop in the modern-day classroom. With The Write Thing, you can do just that! Kwame Alexander is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Crossover. With more than 10 years of experience conducting writing workshops in schools, Alexander shows how to shake up the “traditional” writing workshop and make writing fun again! His magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and love of teaching come through to inspire all students to write. The Write Thing teaches you how to move students step-by-step from ideas, to drafts, to finished works. Not only will you successfully motivate your students to write, you’ll take that motivation one step further by providing guidance on how to create student-driven publications of their work. The confidence students will attain when they see their writing authentically published will be off the charts! The book has three parts: Writing, Publishing, and Presenting. The Writing section features Lessons in Action that teach students to produce writing that is worthy of being published. With a focus on poetry, Alexander’s writing workshop uniquely meets the needs of reluctant writers. The Publishing section focuses on how to prepare and print digital and physical copies of students’ work. The Presenting section provides suggestions to help students confidently present their poetry and other written pieces. Other exciting features include KwameTime! videos for both teachers and students that bring Alexander into the classroom. Kwame’s QuickTips feature easy-to-implement ideas that have worked for Alexander. With teacher success stories and the most helpful appendix ever written, this essential resource will teach you how to tailor writing workshop to meet the particular needs of your students.
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My View My Voice 6-8
$39.99Add to cartThis classroom resource provides teachers with a strong foundation in the elements of persuasive writing. In the 21st century classroom, the skills and strategies required to effectively evaluate and compose opinions has never been greater. This book discusses why teaching persuasive writing is relevant and beneficial to the target age groups, and includes resources to help grades 6-8 students examine multiple views on a topic and write their own informed, effective opinions and arguments. Persuasive writing provides students with an avenue to examine a topic, develop informed views, express their opinions, and defend their ideas with logical, evidence-based reasoning. This resource takes a unique approach to the topic of teaching persuasive writing with an effective combination of tips, strategies, and resources. With mentor texts, student writing samples, rubrics, lesson plans, and questions to assess professional growth at the end of each section, teachers will learn why persuasive writing is so important in today’s classrooms, and how to tackle the challenge of teaching it. This book includes: 21 persuasive writing strategies; 10 lesson plans; student writing samples; mentor texts; anchor charts.
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My View My Voice 3-5
$39.99Add to cartThis classroom resource provides teachers with a strong foundation in the elements of persuasive writing. In the 21st century classroom, the skills and strategies required to effectively evaluate and compose opinions has never been greater. This book discusses why teaching persuasive writing is relevant and beneficial to the target age groups, and includes resources to help grades 3-5 students examine multiple views on a topic and write their own informed, effective opinions and arguments. Persuasive writing provides students with an avenue to examine a topic, develop informed views, express their opinions, and defend their ideas with logical, evidence-based reasoning. This resource takes a unique approach to the topic of teaching persuasive writing with an effective combination of tips, strategies, and resources. With mentor texts, student writing samples, rubrics, lesson plans, and questions to assess professional growth at the end of each section, teachers will learn why persuasive writing is so important in today’s classrooms, and how to tackle the challenge of teaching it. This book includes: 21 persuasive writing strategies; 10 lesson plans; student writing samples; mentor texts; anchor charts.
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My View My Voice K-2
$39.99Add to cartThis classroom resource provides teachers with a strong foundation in the elements of persuasive writing. In the 21st century classroom, the skills and strategies required to effectively evaluate and compose opinions has never been greater. This book discusses why teaching persuasive writing is relevant and beneficial to the target age groups, and includes resources to help grades K-2 students examine multiple views on a topic and write their own informed, effective opinions and arguments. Persuasive writing provides students with an avenue to examine a topic, develop informed views, express their opinions, and defend their ideas with logical, evidence-based reasoning. This resource takes a unique approach to the topic of teaching persuasive writing with an effective combination of tips, strategies, and resources. With mentor texts, student writing samples, rubrics, lesson plans, and questions to assess professional growth at the end of each section, teachers will learn why persuasive writing is so important in today’s classrooms, and how to tackle the challenge of teaching it. This book includes: 21 persuasive writing strategies; 10 lesson plans; student writing samples; mentor texts; anchor charts.
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Just Right Words Slam Poetry
$10.99Add to cartSlam poetry is meant to be heard! Read about how the style started and how people are using it to say what they think and feel. Will you try to write a slam poem? This nonfiction book includes important text features such as a glossary,index,and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension,vocabulary,and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content,this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.
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Communicate Characters With Courage
$10.99Add to cartBooks about life-or-death situations can have great plots and exciting events. They can also inspire people to excel. In this nonfiction book,youll read about Alec,who is shipwrecked,and Karana,who is left behind on an island. Mulan fights in wars for years. What do these books communicate about survival? What allows these characters to survive? This title includes important text features such as a glossary,index,and table of contents to engage students in reading as they develop their comprehension,vocabulary,and literacy skills. The Readers Guide and culminating activity direct students back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It Out! provides resources for additional reading and learning. With TIME For Kids content,this book aligns with national and state standards and will keep grade 4 students engaged in learning.
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Chalkboard Draw And Write
$9.99Add to cartPerfect for beginning writers, struggling writers, and everyone in between! This workbook includes “How-to” drawing instructions for a variety of animals and objects build students’ artistic confidence and provide the context for writing topics. Numerous writing prompts for each drawing provide a springboard for journal writing and writer’s workshop. Basic drawings can be extended and enhanced through individual student creativity. Graphic organizers, story outlines, writing templates, and an assessment rubric for success criteria are also included. Features ready-to-go, reproducible activities!
Skills covered in this workbook:
Step-by-step Drawing Instructions
Writing Prompts
Writing Templates
Success CriteriaAbout this workbook:
Designed for teachers with parents in mind, this workbook is perfect for the classroom and for home! It promotes student confidence, learning, and success and offers the ideal supplement to enhance or enrich any curriculum.
This must-have drawing and writing workbook:
Includes manageable activities that reinforce essential skills and concepts
Meets standards and cover curriculum efficiently and effectively
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Content Area Writing That Rocks And Works
$31.99Add to cartEngage third through twelfth grade students with creative strategies to develop their writing skills with the help of Content Area Writing That Rocks.This standards-based resource provides teachers with strategies and suggestions to build writing skills based on students’ interests in technology, social media, and other contemporary topics. This guide supports overall writing instruction across the content areas.
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Go Figure 5-8
$15.99Add to cartGo Figure! Exploring Figurative Language highlights a variety of common idioms and proverbs for students in grades 5-8. Students will deepen their skills in writing, understanding word meanings, and using context clues with this engaging classroom resource. Based on today’s standards, this resource includes 20 content-based lessons in the areas of science, social studies, and mathematics. Teacher overview pages, student activities, and digital resources are included.
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Go Figure 2-4
$15.99Add to cartGo Figure! Exploring Figurative Language highlights a variety of common idioms for learners in grades 2-4. Students will deepen their skills in writing, understanding word meanings, and using context clues with this engaging classroom resource. Based on today’s standards, this resource includes 20 content-based lessons in the areas of science, social studies, and mathematics. Teacher overview pages, student activities, and digital resources are included.
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Youg Adult Literature Magical Worlds
$11.99Add to cartTake a look at some of the fantastical elements found in the magical realms of YA Fiction with Young Adult Literature: Magical Worlds. Students will be whisked away to wondrous worlds and learn more about themes and conventions used in fantasy fiction.
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Everything You Need To Ace English Language Arts In One Big Fat Notebook
$16.95Add to cartAn exciting book for all middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) who wish they had taken better notes in English class or just want to jump to the head of the class. Each Big Fat Notebook is like getting to borrow the notebook of the best student in English class, the one who not only writes down the important points the teacher makes-noting those crucial “you will get tested on these” facts-but also meticulously transcribes key points from the chalkboard and pastes teacher handouts into her notebook. Part “CliffsNotes,” part workbook, this study hack will help kids focus on the things they need to remember in order to rock their middle school exams and ace english language arts.
Each notebook was written by a graduate of a prestigious university, and all the writers graduated with honors in their respective subjects. Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts in One Big Fat Notebook is based on state standards and has been vetted by a middle school english teacher who has won a teacher-of-the-year award.
Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts in One Big Fat Notebook includes:
– Illustrative and memorable doodles, such as a family tree to symbolize the analogy “My brother is to me as my uncle is to my mom.”
– Chapter review quizzes with answers
– Clever mnemonics, such as “FANBOYS” to remember the most common coordinate conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts in One Big Fat Notebook covers the following topics and more:
Grammar
Defining from Context
Greek and Latin Roots
Figurative Language
Fiction and Non-fiction Genres
Textual Analysis and Evidence
Authorship
Setting
Plot
Characters
Theme
Central Ideas and Arguments
Researching
Writing Practices
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Book Writing Journal
$9.99Add to cartAfter years of writing many books, Bill Vincent thought it was time to release this journal to help others lay out write the book they have always dreamed of writing. Bill Vincent is the author of more than forty books and President of Revival Waves of Glory Books & Publishing This book is compiled with all the things you must think of when writing your book. From the title to the conclusion it is all here. If you think you can just sit down and write the perfect book from scratch in the order, it needs to be in, good luck with that. It is smart for any author to take some time and even take notes before actually writing. From beginning to end, you can have a good idea before you actually write your book. Even if you have written a book before, it is a good idea to use this Book Writing Journal to perfect your writing.
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My Book Of Words For School Level 1
$7.95Add to cartHelp your child harness the power of vocabulary in math, science, social studies, and language arts. These new additions to our verbal skills line teach your child to read and write important vocabulary for all major subjects, using an engaging visual approach. Learning words related to school subjects is an essential step toward college and career readiness, according to state and national standards.
