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Comprehension Connections is a guide to developing children’s ability to fully understand texts by making the comprehension process achievable, accessible, and incremental. McGregor’s approach sequences stages of learning for each strategy that take students from a fun object lesson to a nuanced and lasting understanding. Her lessons build bridges between the concrete and the abstract by incorporating writing, discussion, song, art, and movement into a web of creative connections that reinforce each strategy on a variety of levels.

The Constitution established the law of the land in 1789. A response to the inadequacies of the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution provided the framework for our government and judicial system. This new audiobook explores the framer's goals and intents in the drafting of the document, as well as the debates, and examines at how and why our nation still lives by its principles.

This audiobook traces the history of Rhode Island from Roger Williams' exodus from the Massachusetts colony, thus creating a settlement - the colony of Rhode Island - where people could live in harmony and worship as they pleased. Using primary source documents to enhance a lively and accessible text, it is a vivid account of the story behind the foundation of this colony - and the independent spirit of those who settled there.

After a lifetime of political disillusionment, Mia Rhodes created an alternative to the two-party system: Ameritocracy. Part American Idol, part Iowa Caucus, her online political competition will find the most popular independent candidate in America and give them a genuine shot to win the presidency. Anyone can run...The American people vote online...The winner receives instant fame and a campaign war chest to battle the Democrats and Republicans in 2020.

What Shall We Do Today? Tales, Treats, and Flying Feats Ignite curiosity and learning through adventure with Imani, Tommy, and Maya! Join three best friends—curious seven-year-old Imani, enthusiastic eight-year-old Tommy, and knowledgeable eight-year-old Maya—as they embark on an unexpected Saturday adventure filled with learning, friendship, and discovery. When Maya arrives with news of a special Saturday School Day, the children find themselves immersed in a day celebrating literature, science, and culinary arts all at once! Perfect for young readers ages 6-9, this engaging children's...

Learn the best ways to use text-dependent questions as scaffolds during close reading and the big understandings they yield. But that’s just for starters. Fisher and Frey also include video, texts and questions, cross-curricular examples, and an online facilitator’s guide—making the two volumes of TDQ a potent professional development tool across all of K-12. The genius of TDQ is the way Fisher and Frey break down the process into four cognitive pathways: What does the text say? How does the text work? What does the text mean? What does the text inspire you to do?

Join the A to Z Animals on this fun adventure. They make learning to read a joy! Occupied by their love for food and helping each other...they turn this journey into an adventure to remember.

Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. Is the Classroom Cat trying to tell them something! YES! Can eating a puddle crisp make you ill? YES! Can Class 2R cure PUDDLE-POX? Is Imaginary Margaret a bit of a prankster? YES! So what are Class 2R going to do about it all? HAVE A LOT OF FUN!

(Sequel to The Race) It's every reporter's dream. And every political party's worst nightmare. A national convention with no clear nominee for the Oval Office. When the incumbent President who is a stone cold lock for re-election suddenly drops out due to health reasons at the last minute, both political parties are thrown for a loop. With the ultimate prize up for grabs, all sorts of candidates scramble to throw their hats in the ring. Some qualified, some not. And once the infighting starts, decorum goes out the window. Political dirty tricks are raised to an art form, as nothing is off ...

Wanderlust has taken Jimmy Jay Leander Johnson on numerous adventures, from Mississippi to Washington D.C., Vietnam, London and eventually to Africa, to the fictitious Independent People’s Democratic Republic of Guanaya, where the young musician hopes to “find himself.” But this small sliver of a country in West Africa, recently freed from British colonial rule, is thrown into turmoil with the discovery of cobanium—a radioactive mineral 500 times more powerful than uranium, making it irresistible for greedy speculators, grifters, and charlatans.

The president and his cabinet are responsible for enforcing the laws of the nation, making foreign policy, and working with Congress in creating legislation. Through this title, young readers will understand the scope of the president's power and duties as the real and symbolic face of the nation.

Classroom teacher, author, and speaker Pernille Ripp reveals the five keys to creating a passionate reading environment. Throughout the book, Pernille opens up about her own trials and errors as a teacher and what she's learned along the way. She also shares a wide variety of practical tools that you can use in your own classroom.

What Shall We Do Today? The Garden of Wonders Perfect for classroom reading time, bedtime stories, and teaching valuable life lessons! Join curious Imani, enthusiastic Tommy, and knowledgeable Maya on their most magical adventure yet in this delightful children's book for ages 6-9! When Maya receives a mysterious invitation to "The Garden of Wonders" from her globe-trotting aunt, the three friends embark on an unforgettable journey through six enchanting garden spaces. Each area introduces them to important celebrations happening around the world: They discover the beauty of cultural ...

The ABCs of Halloween is a picture book and a perfect book for parents of primary aged kids in school. It makes learning easy, fun, and interesting. It is a good book for teachers and educators to introduce the alphabets and new words to children in classrooms, and parents and grandparents can read it out to their children and grandchildren at bedtime. The rich colors help make the Halloween season come alive. Learning is fun from A to Z! The story teaches children about the order of the English alphabet also, the fun of the Halloween season. The ABCs of Halloween book includes well-known ...

A mysterious dense fog engulfs the little town of No Sense Ville putting most of the residents into a deep slumber. It is as if the “Twilight Zone” has entered where the unexpected can happen. While danger lurks in the town as never seen before, students Richie and Judie are faced with numerous challenges to save not just lives but salamanders that have grown to an unimaginable size. They come to realize the “Dog of Wishes “ is their answer.

A long time teacher of the young, M. J. Cousins has composed a variety of original poems to be read aloud to children or read by children - story poems, nonsense poems, funny poems, poems to love and treasure. This is a great book for families, Early Childhood Educators and teachers to enhance reading programs or just enjoy for the love of reading!

Jenny knows everything about Henry - even things that haven't happened yet - and she has big plans for him. She's going to make him the most popular boy in the school, and a hero too - whether he wants her to or not. But Jenny's plans don't always work out as she wants them to, often with exciting or amusing results.

Three more stories of primary school mayhem as 2F set out to solve the real mysteries of life. Does the classroom hamster have magical powers? When Lauren swallows a fly, will she ACTUALLY turn into one? And who, or what, is ROBOT BOY?

A comprehensive guide for those considering becoming a teacher in the UK. Discover what teaching is really like inside and outside of the classroom. This book provides a thorough overview of everything a prospective teacher needs to know including how to get on a teacher training course and how to apply for teaching jobs.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on a magical learning adventure that brings four special celebrations to life in this engaging children's story for ages 6-9! In this latest addition to the beloved "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the excitement of Project ACES Day (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), National Skilled Trades Day, Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day, and even National Roast Leg of Lamb Day - all in one action-packed school day! From exercising with millions of children worldwide to exploring diverse career paths with real-world ...