Real-Life Reading Activities for Grades 6-12

Real-Life Reading Activities for Grades 6-12

Author: James F. Silver

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Published: 2001-10-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780130444608

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For secondary reading specialists and English teachers, this practical resource provides over 200 ready-to-reproduce lessons and exercises to teach and reinforce basic reading skills with students of all abilities. Each lesson includes an Instructor's Page with background information and teaching suggestions followed by one or more Student Skill sheets designed for sequential development of skills that build to higher levels of reading proficiency within each section. Organized into 7 sections: Reading for Deeper Meanings, Reading and Vocabulary, Reading Diagrams: Charts, Tables & Graphs, Reading Pictures: Cartoons & Maps, Reading & Study Skills, Reading & Its Writing Connection, and Reading & Research. These lessons and activities are completely flexible and can be used with individual students or an entire class to meet particular corrective or remedial reading skill needs.


Real World Life Skills Big Book Gr. 6-12+

Real World Life Skills Big Book Gr. 6-12+

Author: Lisa Renaud

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2020-09-28

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 022830427X

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Building upon daily and practical skills, real world life skills extends the understanding of Social Skills, Self-Sustainability Skills, and Financial Literacy Skills. Ideal for Students and adults alike, to help one to confidently and successfully interact. Have an open mindset to become more self-reliant and attain personal developments while fostering relationships. Learn strategies to be self-sufficient while living alone and what compromise means when living with others. Gain strategies to negotiate through economics and financial planning including loans, credit cards, taxation, and credit scores. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource continues the study of necessary Life Skills everyone should learn before venturing out on their own. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.


Real World Life Skills - Social Skills Gr. 6-12+

Real World Life Skills - Social Skills Gr. 6-12+

Author: Lisa Renaud

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2020-07-30

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 0228304245

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The process of learning social skills is imperative as one moves to and grows throughout adulthood. Identify good and bad traits while Fostering Relationships for life-long friends. Become Self-Reliant by learning independence and responsibility with tips on how to say no. Attain Personal Development by plotting your steps to help you reach your goals. Achieve personal and workplace Accountability with proper behavior when hearing criticism. Have an open mindset when Collaborating and get help breaking bad habits with a 30-day challenge. Students learn how to be polite and kind to others with the proper Etiquette. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.


Real World Life Skills - Financial Literacy Skills Gr. 6-12+

Real World Life Skills - Financial Literacy Skills Gr. 6-12+

Author: Lisa Renaud

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 0228304261

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Gain the confidence to navigate the financial world and be successful with economic planning. Learn to interpret bank Loans and credit card downsides. Understand the difference between input and output of your cash flow, and how to realize sound Asset & Debt Management. Improve ones’ Negotiation Skills by learning the steps involved to getting better value when purchasing. Compare different Credit scores and get tips on how to improve yours. Identify the salient points to car ownership, including maintenance and depreciation, and what it means to be a responsible Home owner. Recognize the ins and outs of the types of Taxation to discover why your paycheck may be smaller than you budgeted for. Become familiar with Global Economics, currency conversions and cryptocurrency. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.


Real World Life Skills - Self-Sustainability Skills Gr. 6-12+

Real World Life Skills - Self-Sustainability Skills Gr. 6-12+

Author: Lisa Renaud

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2020-09-16

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 0228304253

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Learning to take personal responsibility is an important step on the road to becoming a self-sufficient person. Students get help Coping with Life by learning how to adapt to things that are beyond their control as well as having a positive response to a setback. Learn effective Stress Management techniques by mapping out different stress-inducers and ways to reduce them. Help overcome the stigma and discrimination surrounding Mental & Physical Health through knowledge and local mental health resources. What is consent and how to maintain Healthy Relationships. Learn the art of the compromise with simple steps to master Cohabitation & Family Life. Be prepared for Emergencies, Self-Defense & First Aid with steps to perform CPR. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.


Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5

Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5

Author: Judith A. Muschla

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-12-17

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1118039556

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Each easy-to-implement project includes background information for the teacher, project goals, math skills needed, a student guide with tips and strategies, and reproducible worksheets. Projects are designed to help students meet the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Focal Points, and chapters are organized to show how math relates to language, arts, science, etc.--demonstrating the importance of math in all areas of real life. In Part I, Chapter 1 offers an overview of how to incorporate math projects in the classroom. Chapter 2 provides a variety of classroom management suggestions, as well as teaching tips, and Chapter 3 offers ways teachers may evaluate project work. Each chapter also contains several reproducibles that are designed to help students master the procedural skills necessary for effective collaboration while working on projects. Part II, "The Projects," is divided into six separate sections: Section 1. Math and Science Section 2. Math and Social Studies Section 3. Math and Language Section 4. Math and Art and Music Section 5. Math and Fun and Recreation Section 6. Math and Life Skills


Daily Life Skills Big Book Gr. 6-12

Daily Life Skills Big Book Gr. 6-12

Author: Sarah Joubert

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2015-12-24

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1771675586

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Our combined resource helps engage learners while providing the knowledge they need to have successful daily life skills. Our in depth study combines the three lessons in this series: Daily Marketplace Skills, Daily Social & Workplace Skills, and Daily Health & Hygiene Skills. Students will start by going into the marketplace and learning how to budget and how to best spend their money. Then, students go into the workplace and learn how to behave in a social environment. Finally, students go back to their home and learn about health and hygiene. Comprised of reading passages, graphic organizers, real-world activities, crossword, word search and comprehension quiz, our resource combines high interest concepts with low vocabulary to ensure all learners comprehend the essential skills required in life. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy.


Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications

Hands-On Math Projects With Real-Life Applications

Author: Judith A Muschla

Publisher: Wiley + ORM

Published: 2011-01-04

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1118040945

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The second edition of this hands-on math guide features sixty engaging projects for students in grades six to twelve learn math concepts and skills. This book is filled with classroom-tested projects that help students build skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making. They also support a positive group environment by emphasize cooperative learning, group sharing, verbalizing ideas, and research skills, as well as writing clearly in mathematics and across other subject areas. Each of the projects follows the same proven format and includes instructions for the teacher, a Student Guide, and one or more reproducible datasheets and worksheets. They all include the elements needed for a successful individual or group learning experience. This second edition includes new projects and information about technology-based and e-learning strategies. Hands-On Math Projects with Real-Life Applications includes a special Skills Index that identifies the skills emphasized in each project. This book will save you time and help you instill in your students a genuine appreciation for the world of mathematics.


The Algebra Teacher's Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills

The Algebra Teacher's Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills

Author: Judith A. Muschla

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1118106105

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Easy to apply lessons for reteaching difficult algebra concepts Many students have trouble grasping algebra. In this book, bestselling authors Judith, Gary, and Erin Muschla offer help for math teachers who must instruct their students (even those who are struggling) about the complexities of algebra. In simple terms, the authors outline 150 classroom-tested lessons, focused on those concepts often most difficult to understand, in terms that are designed to help all students unravel the mysteries of algebra. Also included are reproducible worksheets that will assist teachers in reviewing and reinforcing algebra concepts and key skills. Filled with classroom-ready algebra lessons designed for students at all levels The 150 mini-lessons can be tailored to a whole class, small groups, or individual students who are having trouble This practical, hands-on resource will help ensure that students really get the algebra they are learning