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This book offers a history and analysis of African American children's literature from its beginnings to the present. Chapters explore issues surrounding race and representation, from the race and gender politics of African American hair to the absence of the "N-word" in children's books.
It is important to have a strong vocabulary. Words can make you a better reader, speaker, thinker, and learner. By working with the chapters in this book, you will greatly add to your vocabulary--and to your life as well.
The eighth edition of the Longman Writer has been fully updated to provide helpful advice on the writing process, more in-depth coverage of the research process, and exmaples of student writing throughout -- from preface.
Contains writing skills handouts and activities to use with 5 novels in the Bluford series. The novels focus on the lives of a group of urban high school students and their families.
"Building vocabulary skills, short version," third edition, provides an answer to a problem that many students have: they simply don't know enough words. This book will help you truly master 200 important words. You will see and use these words in a number of different--and interesting--context. By working actively with the materials in this book, you are sure to expand your word base.
Stronger Writing Skills for Teens offers middle and high school teachers strategies, techniques and materials for teaching adolescent writing in a variety of modes. A practical and useful resource for classroom teachers, the book focuses on quality writing instruction within the modes of writing as defined by Common Core State Standards. Examples of student work are included to illustrate effectively designed assignments and strategies for writing and revising. It includes methods for teaching vocabulary and academic language to help students improve word choice and use of language in their writing. Tools for assessing and grading student writing are also included, as well as suggestions and resources for effectively using writing rubrics and scoring guides. Narrative, expository/explanatory, argument, and research writing are discussed, with specific strategies, suggested materials, and ways to approach the modes. Teachers will also find suggestions for helping students learn to incorporate multimodal text into their writing and successfully write in digital contexts, as well as methods for helping students master timed and on-demand writing.
Teacher?s Guide to accompany the seven novels in the Bluford Series. Contains handouts on writing, plot summaries, characters, quizzes, guided paragraph and essay assignments, additional writing assignments, and other classroom activities.
Everyone wants to be a published writer. But only a few manage to break into print. In this guide, Richard D. Bank provides expert advice to help you reach your goals of writing and selling articles, essays, and books. Featuring step-by-step instructions covering all aspects of writing, including how to: Master the elements of creative nonfiction Conduct interviews and take accurate notes Find your unique voice Develop good research and editing skills Write with authority and confidence Sell writing to periodicals and publishers Whether you want to write an intimate memoir, a magazine story, or a scholarly article, you’ll find all you need to see your bylines in print.