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Young learners can’t help but feel motivated when they’re reading a funny short poem or story with a partner. Follow this up with skill-building word ladders that focus on phonics and vocabulary, plus an engaging language arts mini-lesson on reading, writing, or word study, and you’ve got a comprehensive, strategic approach to teaching early literacy skills. This book provides essential practice in reading and writing the top phonograms that are most appropriate for young students.
Motivate young learners to develop fluency with funny short poems they can read with a partner. Follow this up with skill-building word ladders that focus on phonics and vocabulary, plus an engaging language arts mini-lesson on reading, writing, or word study, and you’ve got a comprehensive, strategic approach to teaching early literacy skills. This book provides practice in reading and writing phonograms essential for learners who are ready to expand their vocabulary and experiences with print.
A fun and practical guide with a fascinating approach for empowering students' vocabulary.
Help students develop research skills that will carry them throughout their life. Conducting inquiry through this 7-step process makes students ready to write!
A guide for veteran and new K-8 teachers alike! This resource provides hands-on activities in word study (phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary), reading (comprehension, fluency), and writing. Loaded with ready to use resources supported by the Science of Reading.
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