Clever Mr. Buzzard has no worries at all while everyone else works hard to find something to eat. His cruel pranks keep his belly full and a big buzzard smile on his face. But sly Mr. Monkey has his eye on Mr. Buzzard. He watched Mr. Buzzard cheat Mr. Hare, Mr. Antelope, and Mr. Crab. Now Mr. Monkey has a special trick in mind for the greedy bird.
Walter Dean Myers, preeminent author of teen fiction biography and verse, refines the image of black characters that are frequently trivialized or vilified in juvenile literature, advertising, television, and film. From his saga The Glory Field to his novel The Young Landlords, Myers's canon surveys the complex realm of the teen years as colliding settings in home, school, and the street. This volume introduces readers to both the writer and his work, with an emphasis on the characters, dates, events, motifs, and themes from the books. Myers's 101 A-to-Z entries offer concise, analytical discussion on all topics and include generous citations from primary and secondary sources. Each entry concludes with a selected bibliography on such subjects as segregation, Malcolm X, urbanism, writing, metafiction, drugs and alcohol, slavery, and the Vietnam War. Appendices offer a timeline of historical events in Myers's writings and forty topics for group or individual projects, oral analysis, background material, and theme development. A map of Harlem (where many of the stories are set), genealogical diagrams for characters, and an author chronology contribute to a comprehensive presentation.
Walter Dean Myers tells it like it is in his award-winning novels about urban teenagers with real problems. With humor and a keen ear for dialogue, Myers creates characters that speak directly to today's teens. As a young reader, Myers could not find books about African-American boys like himself. Drawing upon his own struggles and experiences, he has filled that literary gap with fascinating novels filled with realistic stories that appeal to readers of all backgrounds and cultures.
Mingle some math into everyday teaching! Fast Ideas for Busy Teachers: Math has hundreds of ideas that will fit into a hectic schedule and enliven second-grade students' exploration of mathematics. The book is organized by math skills, which makes it easy to find a topic when it's needed. Open-ended lessons allow adaptation of activities to meet students' needs. The lessons are perfect for substitutes, rainy-day activities, homework, and in-class assignments. The book includes tips for managing a classroom, getting organized, getting to know students, and implementing behavior management. This 80-page book also includes reproducibles and aligns with Common Core State Standards, as well as state and national standards.
Mingle some math into everyday teaching! Fast Ideas for Busy Teachers: Math has hundreds of ideas that will fit into a hectic schedule and enliven second-grade students' exploration of mathematics. The book is organized by math skills, which makes it easy to find a topic when it's needed. Open-ended lessons allow adaptation of activities to meet students' needs. The lessons are perfect for substitutes, rainy-day activities, homework, and in-class assignments. The book includes tips for managing a classroom, getting organized, getting to know students, and implementing behavior management. This 80-page book also includes reproducibles and aligns with Common Core State Standards, as well as state and national standards.
