PEOPLE OF THE PAST Gr. 4-6

PEOPLE OF THE PAST Gr. 4-6
Author: Judy Farrell and Georgina Kucherik
Publisher: Rainbow Horizons Publishing
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2021-06-04
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1773440772

The Human Journey… People of the Past is a high-interest unit of study for Junior, Enrichment or Multi-Level learning groups. The activities can be incorporated into a whole language program, and they lend themselves to the application of co-operative learning strategies. Information and activities included to develop skills in: Creative Writing, Oral Language & Drama, Critical Thinking, and Research.

U.S. History, Grades 6 - 8

U.S. History, Grades 6 - 8
Author: George R. Lee
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1580377572

Bring history to life for students in grades 6 and up using U.S. History: People and Events (1607–1865)! This 128-page book provides a full-spectrum view of some of the most fascinating and influential lives and occurrences in U.S. history. It features biographical sketches and overviews from the arrival of the Mayflower to the end of the Civil War. The book includes time lines and reinforcement questions and works perfectly as a full unit or classroom supplement. It supports NCSS standards and the National Standards for History.

Al Capone Does My Shirts Lit Link Gr. 4-6

Al Capone Does My Shirts Lit Link Gr. 4-6
Author: Nat Reed
Publisher: On The Mark Press
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2007-10-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 177072253X

It is 1935 and Moose Flanagan's dad has just been hired to work as an electrician on Alcatraz Island, home to the most famous prison in the United States. What is worse, Moose's whole family is moving to the island to take up residence next door to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and a host of other notorious convicts. Complicating an already dicey situation is Moose's autistic sister, Natalie, whom the family is trying desperately to have enrolled in the Esther P. Marinoff School. Moose is given more and more responsibility in looking after his sister, and helping her to be accepted by his friends. When the school rejects Natalie for the second time, Moose writes Al Capone a letter to see if the famous gangster can pull a few strings to help the family out. Will he? Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.64 pages.

World Governments, Grades 6 - 12

World Governments, Grades 6 - 12
Author: Daniel S. Campagna
Publisher: Mark Twain Media
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2012-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 162442239X

Compare the US government to governments from around the world. While the text is supported with appropriate questions and activities for each level, the bonus content supplies essay options, puzzles, logic problems, and whiteboard resources. World Governments promotes content literacy, leveled reading, critical thinking, an understanding of technology, individual and small-group instruction, and more. Section topics include types of world governments, an examination of each continent, ratings and rankings, the United Nations, International Law, and more! It also supports NCSS standards. 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.

Traits of Good Writing, Grade 4

Traits of Good Writing, Grade 4
Author: Jennifer Overend Prior
Publisher: Shell Education
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2007-06-13
Genre: Composition (Language arts)
ISBN: 1425802346

Help students improve their writing skills by implementing useful strategies that can be used by today's teachers.