Powerful Writing Structures
Powerful Writing Structures

Author: Adrienne Gear

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2020-02-06

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1551389436

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This timely book uses thinking structures to deepen student writing. It revolves around “brain pockets” to help students appreciate the qualities of different writing forms. Some powerful examples include memory pockets for personal narrative writing, fact pockets for nonfiction, and imagination pockets for story writing. Detailed lesson plans are featured along with sample anchor books and book lists. Based on extensive classroom testing, student samples throughout the book illustrate this unique approach to teaching writing. Suggestions for setting up an effective writing program and assessment tips for guiding instruction complete this comprehensive approach to developing a year-long writing program.

Why Do Cows Moo?
Why Do Cows Moo?

Author: Catherine Ripley

Publisher: Maple Tree

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781895688788

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Why do cows moo? How does a chick get out of its egg? A visit to the farm means plenty of questions about farm animals! This book provides satisfying answers for young children as well as vibrant illustrations.

Nonfiction Writing Power
Nonfiction Writing Power

Author: Adrienne Gear

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2014-02-17

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1551388596

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Writing nonfiction is a key skill that students will need throughout their school lives, and beyond. This remarkable book is designed to help teachers develop a writing program that will enable their students to harness all of their Nonfiction Writing Powers: to Describe, to Instruct, to Compare, to Persuade, to Explain, and to Report. It illustrates ways to encourage students to write because they have something to say, and to recognize that writing well means considering intent and purpose, and choosing the best form of expression. Ideal for teaching writing in the content areas, the book includes guidance on linking writing forms to Science, Social Studies, and other subject areas.

The Science Chef
The Science Chef

Author: Joan D'Amico

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-09-02

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1119608325

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Serve Up the Magic of Science with Fun and Kid-Friendly Cooking Experiments Break out your best aprons and spatulas: The Science Chef: 100 Fun Food Experiments and Recipes for Kids, 2nd Edition teaches children the basics of science through a variety of fun experiments, activities, and recipes. Each chapter explores a different science topic by giving you an experiment or activity you can do right in your kitchen, followed by easy-to-make recipes using ingredients from the experiment. Altogether there are over 100 experiments, activities, and recipes for you to try. From learning why an onion makes you cry to how to bake the perfect cupcake, you'll bring the fundamentals of science to life in a new, magical way. The Science Chef covers a wide variety of scientific areas, like: How plants grow and produce seeds How the process of fermentation produces pickles The basics of nutrition How acids and bases react together to make baked items rise up in the oven While the first edition of this classic book has delighted readers for over twenty years, this new edition is sure to be an even bigger hit with the kids in your home. Bon Appetit!