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Critical Thinking Press™ Science Detective® "A1 Critical Thinking" Book helps to measure reading comprehension & science writing skills. Book assist to understand the science concepts & develop children's inferential, deductive thinking skills..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 12 years and grades 5th - 6th.Subject: Science.Title: A1 Critical Thinking.Format: Paperback book.No. of pages: 176, perforated.Author: Stephen David Fischer and Joseph Caroll.License: Reproducible.Language: English.First, students read lessons that include a variety of charts, tables, and graphs.Critical thinking questions to improve their understanding of the science concepts and develop their reading comprehension, and inferential and deductive thinking skills.Students can't just scan the story for answers they must carefully analyze and synthesize the information from the text and the chart, table, or graph to explain and support their answers.More advanced science courses and new assessments that measure reasoning, reading comprehension, and writing in science.Teaches standards-based science as it develops reading, writing and critical thinking skills.Size: 11" x 8.7" x 0.5".Includes teacher and student introductions, a chart of topics and key ideas to help select activities, and detailed answers.Critical Thinking Press™ Science Detective® "A1 Critical Thinking" Book is recommended for grades 5 - 6 and helps to prepare children for advanced math courses, new assessments.
Evan-Moor® "Critical and Creative Thinking Activities" Teacher resource book for grades 6+ helps to develop learning skills. Book helps to engage your students in thinking skills with critical and creative thinking activities..Age group and grade: Ages 11 - 12 and grades 6th+.Language: English.Format: paperback.Also includes reptiles, history and beyond ancient Egypt, the middle ages, when in Rome, pioneer days, into the future, technology: the internet, cellphones, from here to there, robots, invention convention.Also includes things i use: clocks and calendars, my clothes, say cheese!, numbers, glue and tape, video games, maps and globes; in my world: tunes, surprise!, supersize it!, friends, holidays, planet earth, nighttime and more!.Engage your grade 6+ students in thinking skills practice with critical and creative thinking activities.Number of pages: 160.140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum- and theme-based topics.46 theme-based units make it easy to find activities that fit your core curriculum.Units include: Places: In My Room, At the Dinner Table, Outer Space, In the Wilderness, Eating Out, At the Movies, At the Mall, US Landmarks, On the Bus, Mythical Worlds; Nature in Action: Rivers and Streams, Rough Weather,.Reptiles; History and Beyond: Ancient Egypt, The Middle Ages, When in Rome, Pioneer Days, Into the Future; Technology: The Internet, Cellphones, From Here to There, Robots, Invention Convention;.Engage your students in thinking skills with critical and creative thinking activities teacher's resource book for grade 6+.
The Building Thinking Skills® series is the bestselling thinking skills program in the world! The engaging, highly-effective activities are developmentally sequenced. Each skill (for example, classifying) is presented in the semi-concrete figural-spatial form and in the abstract verbal form in this book's companion Building Thinking Skills® Level 3 Verbal. Students also learn important academic vocabulary, concepts, and skills as they analyze relationships between objects, between words, and between objects and words by: - Observing, recognizing, and describing characteristics - Distinguishing similarities and differences - Identifying and completing sequences, classifications, and analogiesThese processes help students develop superior thinking and communication skills that lead to deeper content learning in all subjects. This engaging 288-page book develops critical thinking skills necessary for success in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and standardized tests in Grades 7-12+..Building Thinking Skills® Level 3 Figural: Critical Thinking Skills for Reading • Writing • Math • Science.Grades: 7-12+.Author(s): Sandra Parks and Howard Black.This engaging 288-page book develops critical thinking skills necessary for success in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and standardized tests in Grades 7-12+.
The United States Constitution announced to the world that, in America, all people were created equal. But even then, some people were "more equal" than others. The long struggle to put all Americans on an equal footing has defined the moral character of our nation for two centuries. The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, stopping at key moments along the way to check in on the Great Debates that made Americans think hard about what their country really stands for. Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play. In that way, The Fight for Freedom helps them make connections and experience history in a living, breathing way. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history..The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements..For ages 10-14..ISBN: 9781603576079.Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play.Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening.Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.."The Fight for Freedom" explores the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, highlighting key moments and debates that have shaped America's ongoing struggle with equality and discrimination, while helping young readers make connections to social issues and history.
Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 10 - 11 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 11 years and grade 5th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Number of pages: 160.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 720 - 970 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions, critical/creative thinking, organizing information, synonyms/antonyms, writing/personal narrative and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 10 - 11 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 5 strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Critical Thinking Press™ "Daily Mind Builders Language Arts" Book by Jennifer Gottstein is ideal for grades 5 - 12. Book determines child's reading score and has daily mind builder's page that develops skill..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 17 and grades 5th - 12th.Language: English.Comprehension skill usually determines a child's reading score-and every daily mind builders™ page develops this skill.Category: Critical thinking.Number of pages: 136.Format: Paperback.Author: Jennifer Gottstein.Subject: Language arts.First puzzle is a short, true mystery, its solution requires careful reading, inferential reasoning, and deductive thinking.Second puzzle involves a process of elimination involving the meanings of words or relationships between words.Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill assessed on standardized reading tests.136 pages.Daily mind builder's language arts book for grade 5 - 12 determines a child's reading score and every daily mind builder's page develops this skill.
Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening and contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. The narrative pauses at defining moments and "drops in" on influential Americans battling over two sides of a key issue. Readers learn how arguments are framed, and make eye-opening connections between great debates from the past and the ones that are taking place today. Text strengthens critical thinking skills with open-ended questions concerning social issues and history. Readers are invited to "find their own voice" and get involved if they find they have an interest in the issue. Set of 4 paperback books..Stimulates Critical Thinking – Engages readers with tough questions and invites them to explore both sides of historical issues..For ages: 10-13 years.Set of 4 paperback books..ISBN: 9781684504459.Encourages Active Participation – Promotes readers to "find their own voice" and engage with the issues presented in the text..Aligns with Common Core Standards – Meets Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking & Listening..Explores Social Issues and History – Provides an in-depth look at historical debates, helping readers make connections between past and present discussions..Comprehensive Learning Tools – Includes full-color photographs, primary sources, an index, glossary, and a further information section for deeper understanding..Spirited Historical Discourse – Features influential Americans debating key issues, providing a dynamic way to learn about history..Great Debates takes its name from the spirited discourse that surrounds each historical theme in the series.
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In Daily Mind Builders™ each social studies daily activity page includes two puzzles..Age group and grade: Ages 11+ and grades 5th - 12th+.Subject: History.License: Reproducible.Author: Jennifer Gottstein.Number of pages: 136, perforated.Format: Paperback.Type: Student content with answer guide.In addition to waking up sleepy brains for the day's lessons, these short, fun daily activity pages develop important reading comprehension skills found on all standardized reading tests.Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill assessed on standardized reading tests.Each daily activity page includes 2 puzzles, the first puzzle is a short, true mystery, its solution requires careful reading, inferential reasoning and deductive thinking.Second puzzle involves a process of elimination involving the meanings of words or relationships between words.Includes paperback, 136 pages, answer key
Teacher Created Resources Daily warm-ups nonfiction reading activity book has 150 nonfiction reading passages. Grade 3 book include people, places and events related to science, sports, history and social studies passages..Grades 3rd/ages 8 - 9 years.Subject: Reading skills.No. of pages: 176.Start with 150 nonfiction reading passages about people, places, and events related to science, sports, history and social studies.Follow them with multiple choice questions designed to reinforce reading comprehension skills ranging from basic recall to critical thinking.With daily practice, students will become confident readers who can demonstrate their comprehension skills on standardized tests.Teacher Created Resources Daily warm-ups nonfiction reading activity book is recommended for grade 3 and is designed to reinforce reading comprehension skills.
Evan-Moor® "Daily Science" Activity book for grade 5 is a perfect resource to motivate and inspire your children. Book introduces the science in the best way to your children..Subject: Science.Format: Book.Title: Daily Science.Number of pages: 192.Language: English.Topic: Key ideas and details, integration of knowledge and ideas, range of reading and level of text complexity.Vocabulary practice hands-on activities and comprehension tests provide everything you need to engage students in science instruction.Comprehension tests in multiple-choice format, help you successfully introduce students to earth, life and physical science concepts.Evan-Moor® "Daily Science" Activity book is ideal for grades 5.
This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year..Grades 3-5 / Ages 7-11.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning - and Living.Transforms classrooms into focused learning environments.Helps teachers motivate at-risk learners so each child can thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning—and Living.
Evan-Moor® "Daily Language Review" Teacher's edition book includes 36 weeks of practice cover standards-based skills like vocabulary/word study, punctuation and more. Book comes in paperback format and is ideal for grade 7..Age group and grade: Ages 12 - 13 and grades 7th.Language: English.Reproducible format and additional teacher resources give you everything you need to help students master and retain basic skills.Format: paperback.Number of pages: 90.Type: Resource skills.36 weeks of practice cover standards-based skills such as vocabulary/word study, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage and other skills.Give seventh-graders the focused language arts practice they need to keep their language skills sharp.Vocabulary/word study: affixes, analogies, base/root words, figurative language, homophones, idioms and spelling.Punctuation: end of sentence, dialogue, letters and run-on sentences; apostrophes: contractions and possessives; commas: series, dates, addresses, direct address/interjections and compound and complex sentences; semicolons.Capitalization: beginning of sentence, books, songs, poems and proper nouns.Grammar and usage: correct article, adjective, adverb, conjunction and easily confused words; sentences: parts, types, structure, fragments and combining; verbs: parts, tense, agreement with subject, usage and spelling and more.Other skills: dictionary guide words, syllabication and outlines.Grade 7 daily language review teacher's edition book give the focused language arts practice needed to keep the language skills sharp.
Evan-Moor® "Daily Language Review" Teacher's edition book build student's language skills and raise test scores with focused practice on covering grammar. Book comes in paperback format and is ideal for grade 3..Age group and grade: Ages 8 - 9 and grades 3rd.Language: English.Students language skills sharp and expanding.Format: paperback.Author: Richard H. Williams.Type: Grammar skill.Give third-graders the focused language arts practice they need to develop strong language skills.New easy-to-read scope and sequence chart helps you document the skills being covered.36 weeks of solid language instruction.Teacher’s Edition.The same 36 weeks of solid language instruction you’ve relied on for years just got an updated look!.Build students’ language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.128 reproducible pages.Grade 3 daily language review teacher's edition book by Richard H. Williams builds students' language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.
This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year..Grades PreK-2 / Ages 4-7.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning - and Living.Transforms classrooms into focused learning environments.Helps teachers motivate at-risk learners so each child can thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning—and Living.
This Grade 5 Reading workbook helps create confident readers. With unique step-by-step lessons, children gain confidence in their comprehension skills, so they are eager to read more. Grade 5 Reading uses a combination of phonics and whole-language instructions to make reading feel effortless. By mastering grade-appropriate vocabulary and completing fun, colorful exercises, children discover that they love to read..This workbook will introduce your child to vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises in a step-by-step manner.Paperback workbook containing 80 pages in full color.ISBN: 9781934968956.For grade 5 students.Dimensions: 8.5" x 11".Covered topics: vocabulary building; main idea and supporting elements; cause and effect; actions and descriptions; characters; reading stories.Meets or exceeds state reading standards
Comic-Strip Math Problem Solving by Dan Greenberg helps young students enhance their Mathematic skills through the help of over 80 laugh-out-loud comic strips and companion mini-story problems .It is a must-have for Math teachers..No. Of Pages: 96 Pages.Author Name: Dan Greenberg.Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources.Publishing Date: January 1, 2010.Language: English.ISBN -10: 0545195713.ISBN -13: 978-0545195713.By Dan Greenberg.Math + Comics = Learning That¹s Fun!.Help students build essential math skills and meet math standards with 80 laugh-out-loud comic strips and companion mini-story problems.Each reproducible comic and problem set reinforces a key math skill: multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry and more.Great to use for small-group or independent class work and for homework.Size: 8-3/8x10-7/8".96 pages.80 reproducible cartoons with dozens and dozens of story problems that motivate students and build essential math skills
Evan-Moor® "Daily Language Review" Teacher's edition book build student's language skills and raise test scores with focused practice on covering grammar/punctuation. Book comes in paperback format and is ideal for grade 6..Age group and grade: Ages 11 - 12 and grades 6th.Language: English.Your students will be better prepared for standardized testing.Format: paperback.Number of pages: 128.Type: Grammar skill.36 weeks of solid language instruction.New easy-to-read scope and sequence chart helps you document the skills being covered.Give sixth-graders the focused language arts practice they need to develop strong language skills.Build students' language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.Teacher’s Edition.The same 36 weeks of solid language instruction you’ve relied on for years just got an updated look!.Daily Language Review provides the frequent, focused practice.Necessary to master and retain language skills.Grade 6 daily language review teacher's edition book builds students' language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.
Evan-Moor® "Daily Language Review" Teacher's edition book build student's language skills and raise test scores with focused practice on covering grammar/punctuation. Book comes in paperback format and is ideal for grade 2..Age group and grade: Ages 7 - 8 and grades 2nd.Language: English.Students language skills sharp and expanding.Format: paperback.Author: Jo Ellen Moore.Type: Grammar skill.Give second-graders the focused language arts practice they need to develop strong language skills.New easy-to-read scope and sequence chart helps you document the skills being covered.36 weeks of solid language instruction.Build students' language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.Teacher’s Edition.The same 36 weeks of solid language instruction you’ve relied on for years just got an updated look!.128 reproducible pages.Grade 2 daily language review teacher's edition book by Jo Ellen Moore builds students' language skills and raise test scores with focused practice covering grammar, punctuation, usage and sentence editing skills.
Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book! Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards. Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..Build your kindergartner's understanding of physical, life, and earth science with this full-color activity book!.Songs, rhymes, and hands-on projects will motivate your child to learn science concepts that are based on the most current science standards..Each lesson focuses on one science concept and provides engaging activities to help young students learn basic science concepts..ISBN# 9781629381527.144 pages
This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year..Grades 6-8 / Ages 12-14.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning - and Living.Transforms classrooms into focused learning environments.Helps teachers motivate at-risk learners so each child can thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.Brain-Focused Strategies for Learning—and Living.
Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 9 - 10 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 10 years and grade 4th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Number of pages: 160.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 570 - 860 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions, critical/creative thinking, organizing information, synonyms/antonyms, writing/personal narrative and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 9 - 10 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 4 strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 11 - 13 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 11 years and grade 5th.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Title: Read and Understand with Leveled Texts.Topic: Reading skills.25 engaging reading selections are levelled according to Lexile® criteria, so you can easily match texts to student's abilities.Reading selections cover reading levels 800 - 1090 and are accompanied by follow-up activities for comprehension, vocabulary and other reading skills.Skills include inferring/drawing conclusions, synonyms, recalling information, critical thinking, writing complete sentences, using picture clues, organizing information and more.Strengthen your student's comprehension and vocabulary skills.Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 6 and above strengthen your student's comprehension/vocabulary skills..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Levelled Texts" Resource book for ages 11 - 13 helps to improve recalling information, inferring/drawing conclusions. English resource book having 160 pages are accompanied by follow-up activities..Evan-Moor® "Read and Understand With Leveled Texts" Resource book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade 6 and above strengthen your student's comprehension/vocabulary skills.
Evan-Moor® "Daily Math Practice" Book is ideal for ages 9 - 12 and grade 5. Book helps to keep math skills sharp with about 10 to 15 min a day of focused practice based on current mathematics standards..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 12 and grades 5th.Subject: Activity book.Usage ideas: Keep math skills sharp with about 10 to 15 minutes a day of focused practice based on current mathematics standards.Author: Jill Norris.Each book has 36 weekly sections with problems that center on a theme.Used to practice computation, word problems and dozens of other important math skills.Presents a wide variety of topics such as school supplies, swimming, astronomy, sharks, and weather.Includes scope and sequence charts and answer keys.36-week progressive program presented in standardized testing formats; scope and sequence charts and answer keys included.128 pages.Daily math practice book Jill Norris of 128 pages keep math skills sharp with about 10 to 15 minutes a day of focused practice based on current mathematics standards for grade 5.