Sharpen grammar and writing skills in just ten minutes a day! This collection of 160 short language review exercises reinforces key language skills. Used on a daily basis, these activities will increase student awareness and develop skills in the specific areas of writing and grammar that should be mastered by forth grade. Skills Covered Include: - Abbreviations - Addresses - Adverbs - Antonyms & Synonyms - Articles - Capitalization - Compound Words - Contractions - Coordinating Conjunctions - Dates & Time - Fact or Opinion - Follow instructions - Formatting Titles (Book, Song, Poems, etc.) - Homophones - Main Idea - Multiple-Meaning Words - Nouns: Common, Proper, & Pro - Plural Nouns & Pronouns - Possessive Nouns & Pronouns - Prefixes & Suffixes - Prepositions - Punctuation - Quotations - Sentence Type - Spelling - Subjects & Predicates - Tense - Verbs - Writing Sentences

How much gold is there in the world? How fast can hair grow? What tree has roots growing from its branches? Reluctant readers of all ages and those reading below grade level are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Amazing Facts. Eighty-eight intriguing short stories, guaranteed to hold the reader's attention, are followed by questions designed to reinforce specific reading skills. The basic skills focused on are: finding main ideas, detecting sequences, finding facts, locating answers, vocabulary and word analysis, making inferences, and more! To assist a variety of students, this sequential book is arranged according to the difficulty of each story's reading level. The first group of stories have a reading level of 2.0-2.5. The next group of stories have a reading level of 2.5-3.5. The final group of stories range between 3.5-4.0. These reading levels have been carefully achieved through the use of controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and appropriate illustrations. Reading Level 2.0-4.0 | Grade Level 4+ Contents Include: - 88 Short Stories - Follow-Up Comprehension Questions for each Story - Teacher's Extended Activities - Answer Key

Who founded Mexico City? What did Sandy Koufax do? What is in Iceland? People throughout history and places around the world can be found in this attention-grabbing, 96-page book. Reluctant readers of all ages and those reading below grade level are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Famous People, Places, and Events. Eighty-eight intriguing short stories, guaranteed to hold the reader's attention, are followed by questions designed to reinforce specific reading skills. The basic skills focused on are: finding main ideas, detecting sequences, finding facts, locating answers, vocabulary and word analysis, making inferences, and more! To assist a variety of students, this sequential book is arranged according to the difficulty of each story's reading level. The first group of stories have a reading level of 1.8-2.5. The next group of stories have a reading level of 2.5-3.0. The final group of stories range between 3.0-3.8. These reading levels have been carefully achieved through the use of controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structure, and appropriate illustrations. Reading Level 1.8-3.8 | Grade Level 4+ Contents Include: - 88 Short Stories - Follow-Up Comprehension Questions for Each Story - Teacher's Extended Activities - Answer Key

Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, Chief Joseph, and others are featured in this fascinating 64-page book! Reluctant readers of all ages and those reading below grade level are sure to have fun while they improve their reading skills with Outstanding Americans. Students' enthusiasm will skyrocket with this series of articles about outstanding Americans and their accomplishments. Friendly and informative, these high-interest stories focus on diverse Americans who have made significant contributions to society. Following each nonfiction article are detailed activities designed to improve essential reading comprehension and writing skills. This high-interest/low-readability book is a terrific way to build basic skills while enhancing students' appreciation of cultural diversity. 29 Outstanding Americans Include: Marian Anderson Phillis Wheatley Scott Joplin Alex Haley Barbara Jordan Jesse Owens Wilma Rudolph George Washington Carver Lena Horne Booker T. Washington Martin Luther King, Jr. Daniel “Chappie” James Mary McLeod Bethune Rosa Lee Parks Sojourner Truth Oprah Winfrey Tiger Woods Roberto Clemente César Chávez Nancy Lopez Dr. Louis Ballard Jim Thorpe Chief Joseph Daniel Inouye An Wang John Yeh Michelle Kwan Sacagawea Gloria Estefan Reading Level 3-4 | Grade Level 4+

Teach students how to organize and classify information in easy-to-manage steps! These beginning outlining lessons will prepare students for the writing process by introducing titles, main topics, sub-topics, details, using an outline to write a report, and outlining a story. The 24 lessons will give students plenty of practice with all the basic aspects of outlining. With the skills taught in this unit, students will be better equipped to use an outline to help them write a story or report.

Proofreading is the process of carefully going over a written report, story, or letter before the final copy is made. We proofread to be sure there are no mistakes, and when we find a mistake, we correct it… right? Unfortunately, for many students proofreading is a foreign concept. All too often students turn in a "finished" classroom assignment that is full of careless mistakes! This step-by-step unit was designed to help students learn, practice, and incorporate this vital skill into their written work.

This unit focuses on the eight regions of the US: the New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the South Atlantic, the Northeastern, the Southern, the North Central, the Rocky Mountain, and the Pacific states. Five exercises are devoted to information about each region and include map activities, puzzles, and comprehension questions. Use the lessons here as an insightful introduction or effective review of U.S. geography! Reading Level 3-4

Improve reading comprehension and help students get started on the road to a life-long pattern of good grooming with these high-interest/low readability stories. Content is informative, yet simple. Activities involve using charts, graphs, glossaries, answering questions, summarizing, and more. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 5-12 Relevant, high-interest activities follow each reading selection and challenge students to: - read for details - make inferences - find the main idea - find facts - summarize data - build vocabulary - draw conclusions - restate information - make decisions Contents Include: - High-Interest/Low Readability Stories - Pre/Post-Test - Word Search - Glossary - Answer Key

Improve reading comprehension and help students get started on the road to a life-long pattern of good exercise with these high-interest/low readability stories. Content is informative, yet simple. Activities involve using charts, graphs, glossaries, answering questions, summarizing, and more. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 5-12 Relevant, high-interest activities follow each reading selection and challenge students to: - read for details - make inferences - find the main idea - find facts - summarize data - build vocabulary - draw conclusions - restate information - make decisions Contents Include: - High-Interest/Low Readability Stories - Pre/Post-Test - Word Search - Glossary - Answer Key

Improve reading comprehension and help students get started on the road to a life-long pattern of nutrition with these high-interest/low readability stories. Content is informative, yet simple. Activities involve using charts, graphs, glossaries, answering questions, summarizing, and more. Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 5-12 Relevant, high-interest activities follow each reading selection and challenge students to: - read for details - make inferences - find the main idea - find facts - summarize data - build vocabulary - draw conclusions - restate information - make decisions Contents Include: - High-Interest/Low Readability Stories - Pre/Post-Test - Word Search - Glossary - Answer Key

Practicing penmanship! Each of the 44 lessons in this unit are designed so students can learn useful information while practicing good cursive handwriting and improving near-point copying skills. The workbook pages have been sequentially arranged by difficulty – beginning with one-sentence copying activities and ending with 50-word paragraph copying. Each exercise boasts a different topic, from “famous quotes” and “inventions” to “manners” and “nutrition.” Research suggests that writing information in addition to reading the information improves the chances that the information will be understood and remembered. 52 pages.

Reluctant readers of all ages and students reading below grade level are sure to enjoy the high-interest, factual news articles featured in this unit. Twenty-six newsworthy topics from the 90s ranging from El Nino to the Titanic keep interest soaring and improve reading comprehension. Students get the opportunity to be a reporter as they dig for the five W's (who, what, when, where, why), then complete their "Just the Facts!" template. In addition, an extended writing activity can be found on each page along with specific comprehension activities that focus on the following skills: reading for details, locating information, vocabulary enrichment, finding facts, discerning fact from opinion, and word analysis. Contents Include: - Just the Facts Activity (that can be used with your daily newspaper) - Use the News Activity (that can be used with your daily newspaper) - 26 Low Reading Level News Articles & Comprehension Questions - Answer Key Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 3-12

Reluctant readers of all ages and students reading below grade level are sure to enjoy the high-interest, factual news articles featured in this unit. Twenty-six newsworthy topics from the 90s ranging from roller coasters to the Spice Girls keep interest soaring and improve reading comprehension. Students get the opportunity to be a reporter as they dig for the five W's (who, what, when, where, why), then complete their "Just the Facts!" template. In addition, an extended writing activity can be found on each page along with specific comprehension activities that focus on the following skills: reading for details, locating information, vocabulary enrichment, finding facts, discerning fact from opinion, and word analysis. Contents Include: - Just the Facts Activity (that can be used with your daily newspaper) - Use the News Activity (that can be used with your daily newspaper) - 26 Low Reading Level News Articles & Comprehension Questions - Answer Key Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 3-12

From “Armadillos” to “Gliders” and “Amelia Earhart” to “Magnets,” this 26-lesson unit features success-oriented comprehension activities that focus on a controlled vocabulary and utilize high-interest stories. True to its goal of encouraging students to absorb what they read, the exercises in this book follow up informational reading with effective comprehension questions. 32 Pages includes answer key. Reading Level 2-3 | Interest Level 3-12

Give your students a close-up look at the inner workings of the United States government in action. You’ll take them inside the Constitution, the justice system, the legislatures, the elective process, the military, and more! This reproducible book is sure to challenge students as they delve into the encyclopedia to assist them with 24 different units. Each unit includes crossword puzzles, definitions, fill-in-the-blank questions, and extended activities. This thorough set was designed to help middle school, high school, and adult education students gain a better understanding of the many activities and services of the United States government. Grades 6-12 Contents Include: - 24 Units, Four Lessons per Unit - Glossary - Suggestions for Use - Answer Key Each Unit Includes: - Crossword Puzzle & Research Activity - Glossary Activity - Evaluation / Critical Thinking Activity - Cloze Reading Activity - Matching Activity 24 Units Include: - Government Terms - Government Terms - Part Two - Constitution - Constitution - Part Two - Congress - Senate - House of Representatives - Voting - The Republican Party - The Democratic Party - The President - The Vice President - Immigration - Citizenship - The Supreme Court - The Law - Trial - State Government - City Government - The Post Office - Army (United States) - Navy (United States) - Marine Corps (United States) - Air Force (United States)

What shall I do now, teacher? At last, an answer to the age old question! These innovative, creative, and extremely fun activities give the busy teacher a viable supply of creative activities that will keep students constructively busy and challenged for periods of 5 to 15 minutes. Directions are clear so students may work on their own without assistance. Skills Covered Include: - finding facts - independent thinking - logic - problem solving - perception - decoding - vocabulary - observation - following directions - sequencing - computing - context clues

What shall I do now, teacher? At last, an answer to the age old question! These innovative, creative, and extremely fun activities give the busy teacher a viable supply of creative activities that will keep students constructively busy and challenged for periods of 5 to 15 minutes. Directions are clear so students may work on their own without assistance. Skills Covered Include: - finding facts - independent thinking - logic - problem solving - perception - decoding - vocabulary - observation - following directions - sequencing - computing - context clues