Jumpstarters for Figurative Language, Grades 4 - 8

Jumpstarters for Figurative Language, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Jane Heitman

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-02

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1580377238

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Facilitate a love of language with students in grades 4 and up using Jumpstarters for Figurative Language: Short Daily Warm-Ups for the Classroom! This 48-page resource covers dictionary imagery, similes, metaphors, adages, idioms, clichés, personification, allusions, symbolism, hyperboles, and synecdoche. It includes five warm-ups per reproducible page, answer keys, and suggestions for use.

Confusing Words, Grades 4 - 8

Confusing Words, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Deborah White Broadwater

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580371604

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Teach students to use confusing words correctly in both writing and speaking. Covers verbs, pronouns, homonyms, and more. Includes reproducible exercises and answer keys.

U.S. History Puzzles, Grades 4 - 8

U.S. History Puzzles, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Mark Twain Media

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1580371507

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Students will love to learn about significant events in American history with this fun puzzle workbook! From Columbus' discovery of the New World to the end of the Cold War, this engaging classroom supplement presents historical information through crossword, word search, and hidden message puzzles; review activities and answer keys are also included. --Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

Using a Dictionary, Grades 4 - 8

Using a Dictionary, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Deborah White Broadwater

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580371620

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Teach students how information is presented in a dictionary. Covers alphabetical order, word placement, spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech, usage, and more. Includes answer keys.

Language Arts Tutor: Grammar, Grades 4 - 8

Language Arts Tutor: Grammar, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Cindy Barden

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-08-28

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 1580377831

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Get a grasp on grammar with students in grades 4 and up using Language Arts Tutor: Grammar! This 48-page resource features innovative games, stories, riddles, and puzzles that improve grammatical skills and enrich the learning experience. A sidebar on each page states the concept or skills reinforced by the activity. The book includes answer keys and suggestions for use.

Essential Words for Middle-Grade Students, Grades 4 - 8

Essential Words for Middle-Grade Students, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Deborah White Broadwater

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580372015

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Reproducible activities are designed to teach students look up the meaning of the vocabulary word and write a sentence to go with the word so that to enrich their vocabulary.

Student Booster: Writing Description, Grades 4 - 8

Student Booster: Writing Description, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Cindy Barden

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2003-02-13

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 158037879X

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Write on! Write with students in grades 4 and up using Student Booster: Writing Description. This 32-page book helps students write descriptions of people, places, things, and abstract ideas through the use of adjectives and lively verbs. Students compare and contrast people; explore idioms, similes, and metaphors; and test their powers of observation. The book includes an end-of-book review and answer key.

Note Taking, Grades 4 - 8

Note Taking, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Deborah White Broadwater

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2003-09-01

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1580372538

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Encourage students in grades 4 and up to improve their research skills and test scores using Note Taking. This 48-page book helps students develop strategies for effective note-taking from textbooks, novels, research, online resources, and classroom lectures. It illustrates techniques such as Venn diagrams, webs, tables, lists, summaries, scanning, note cards, and cause and effect. The book also includes teacher ideas for note-taking activities, references, and answer keys.

Student Booster: Writing Facts and Opinions, Grades 4 - 8

Student Booster: Writing Facts and Opinions, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Cindy Barden

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2003-02-13

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1580378803

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Write on! Write with students in grades 4 and up using Student Booster: Writing Facts and Opinions. This 32-page book helps students write news articles, headlines, directions, editorials, and reviews. Activities include distinguishing facts from opinions, using active verbs, and evaluating advertisements. The book includes an end-of-book review and answer key.

Reading Tutor, Grades 4 - 8

Reading Tutor, Grades 4 - 8 PDF

Author: Maureen Betz

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2004-01-02

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1580372643

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Make reading fun for students in grades 4 and up using Reading Tutor: Biographies! This 48-page book captures readers' enthusiasm with interesting, age-appropriate biographies and activities relating to biographies. The book includes activities that reinforce difficult comprehension skills and improve reading levels. It is great for use in the classroom and at home!