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Learning Language Arts Through Literature (Purple Book, 5th Grade)
Learning Language Arts Through Literature - Purple Book, 5th Grade
Author: Mallard, Susan S. Simpson, Debbie Strayer
36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans. — PLUS 4 book studies (listed in the order in which they appear): — Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder — Trumpet of the Swan by E.B.White — Meet Addy by Connie Porter — Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink — 3 units: — Speech Making — Poetry — Oral Presentation of Folk Tales and Tall Tales —
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  • Reviews Activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice.
  • Assessments help teachers to evaluate student's progress.
  • A blend of dictation and units, lessons integrate all the fifth grade language arts skills: grammar, creative writing, composition, spelling, higher-order reasoning, and study skills.


Everyday Words: Students hone in on grammar skills through dictation and writing exercises. Students learn how to make oral presentations such as speeches and stories in the Speech Making Unit the two Oral Presentation Units. Additional creative writing and expression are taught extensively through the Poetry Unit. Review Activities after most lessons and Assessments throughout the year provide check points for teachers.

Book Studies: Each book study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities.

Units: Each unit provides the opportunity for your student to apply his skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc.
ISBN-13: 9781880892855
ISBN-10: 1880892855
Publication Date: 1/1/1997
Pages: 100
Rating:
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4.2 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Common Sense Press (Melrose, FL)
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 2
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If you have this book, you don't really need the student workbook. You could always cover the answers and have the child write their answers on a separate paper. That aside, I would say this is more of a 4th grade Language Arts book. It is a very simple and easy approach to Language Arts though.
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