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Banjamin Franklin's companion, Amos the mouse, recounts how he was responsible for Franklin's inventions and discoveries.
Excerpt from Teaching the Language-Arts: Speech, Reading, Composition The author of this volume has, in the course of his discussion of the theory and practice of teaching the language-arts, thrown light incidentally upon the teaching of all the other branches in the course of study. He has drawn judiciously upon the vast literature of his subject, and enriched his book with insights and keen observations from Aristotle and Quintilian in Greek and Roman times down to Spencer and Lowell of our own day. The book is in this respect a collection of fine thoughts on language - its use, its growth, the study of its mechanics, its grammatical and logical structures, the order of mastering its use i...
Field-tested and backed by sound research, this popular methods book provides readers with a broad background in language arts, including assessment and instruction in the major areas of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Thoroughly encompassing the 'back-to-basics' movement and the trend toward literature-based instruction, it offers clearly developed methodologies and lessons, and makes extensive use of children's actual language samples to illustrate ways literature can enhance the development of language arts skills. Written by an award-winning author, the book focuses on material that embraces the needs of all learners: linguistically-different children, multicultural children, ...
Test Prep Books' Complete Guide to English Language Arts (ELA): High School and College English Book with 3 Practice Tests Covering Reading Comprehension, Grammar, and Composition [Includes Detailed Answer Explanations] Made by Test Prep Books experts for test takers trying to achieve a great score on the High School English Language Arts exam. This comprehensive study guide includes: Quick Overview Find out what's inside this guide! Test-Taking Strategies Learn the best tips to help overcome your exam! Introduction Get a thorough breakdown of what the test is and what's on it! Reading Comprehension Literature and Informational Text English Language Speaking and Listening; Grammar and Usage ...