Fresh Takes on Teaching Literary Elements

Fresh Takes on Teaching Literary Elements
Author: Michael William Smith
Publisher: Teaching Resources
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780545052566

In this text for teachers, the authors explain how to teach what really matters about character, setting, point of view, and theme.

Spotlight on ... Literary Elements

Spotlight on ... Literary Elements
Author: Tara McCarthy
Publisher: Scholastic Reference
Total Pages: 2304
Release: 2004-08-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780439659772

Teaching must-know literary elements is easy with this unique boxed set. It includes 48 books (6 copies of 8 48-page anthologies) for students plus a 96-page teaching guide. Literary elements covered: Character, Figurative Language, Foreshadowing & Flashback, Plot, Point of View, Setting, Theme, Tone & Mood. Each student anthology includes 4-6 engaging stories, poems, or plays that are perfect for teaching specific literary elements. The teaching guide includes mini-lessons, graphic organizers, student reproducibles, and great activity ideas. A storage box keeps everything organized. An easy way to meet the language arts standards! For use with Grades 4-8.

Common Core: Elements of Literature, Grades 6 - 8

Common Core: Elements of Literature, Grades 6 - 8
Author: Armstrong
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2013-12-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1622234901

Centered around Common Core State Standards, Common Core: Elements of Literature is designed to help students understand such complex elements of literature as irony and symbolism. Practice pages, student charts, graphic organizers, research challenges, discussion starters, writing prompts, games, group activities, and recommended reading lists enable students to practice: Pinpointing character, setting, plot, and theme; uncovering common symbols in fiction; detecting similes, metaphors, and other figures of speech; spotting verbal, situational, and dramatic irony; and recognizing allegory, parody, and satire. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Studysync

Studysync
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 419
Release: 2015
Genre: Common Core State Standards (Education)
ISBN: 9781942764403

Targeted Print Support for Limited Technology Environments: For schools in digital transition, print materials to use in conjunction with your digital subscription include: Student Reading and Writing Companion, a print consumable of all core instructional assignments. -- Teacher Print Companion, a one-piece companion resource with print versions of lessons, grammar and vocabulary worksheets, pacing guides, and other supports for effective management --

Literature & Composition

Literature & Composition
Author: Carol Jago
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's
Total Pages: 1568
Release: 2010-06-11
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9780312388065

From Carol Jago and the authors of The Language of Composition comes the first textbook designed specifically for the AP* Literature and Composition course. Arranged thematically to foster critical thinking, Literature & Composition: Reading • Writing • Thinking offers a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, plus all of the support students need to analyze it carefully and thoughtfully. The book is divided into two parts: the first part of the text teaches students the skills they need for success in an AP Literature course, and the second part is a collection of thematic chapters of literature with extensive apparatus and special features to help students read, analyze, and respond to literature at the college level. Only Literature & Composition has been built from the ground up to give AP students and teachers the materials and support they need to enjoy a successful and challenging AP Literature course. Use the navigation menu on the left to learn more about the selections and features in Literature & Composition: Reading • Writing • Thinking. *AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Entrance Examination Board, which was not involved in the publication of and does not endorse this product.

A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2010
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0547251270

When the Sudanese civil war reaches his village in 1985, 11-year-old Salva becomes separated from his family and must walk with other Dinka tribe members through southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya in search of safe haven. Based on the life of Salva Dut, who, after emigrating to America in 1996, began a project to dig water wells in Sudan. By a Newbery Medal-winning author.

The World Book Encyclopedia

The World Book Encyclopedia
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2002
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN:

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Arthur's Halloween

Arthur's Halloween
Author: Marc Brown
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 44
Release: 1982-09-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316111164

Arthur finds everything about Halloween scary, including his little sister's costume, his morning snack, and the big house on the corner.