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These Are Concepts That Are Used In Non-Fiction Writing AND Also Commonly Tested – $2.00

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WHY THIS LESSON?

This is just one more example of factors upon which strong reading and writing progress by strong or advanced students can be measured.

This lesson describes and gives examples of the most common organizational patterns used in nonfiction articles. This lessons helps in both reading comprehension and writing skills.

This is a common area of questioning in high school end-of-course and standardized tests.

This lesson explains the meaning:

• Compare-and-contrast
• Problem and solution
• Chronological order
• Main Idea
• Supporting details
• Several other common patterns.

Clear example paragraphs are included for each pattern.

SOCCER SHAKE UP– JAKE MADDOX – $2.25 (Also Available in Bundle of Maddox Novels)

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WHY THIS LESSON?

Parents who have students who reach middle school – especially those below grade level on their reading tests – face a serious challenge to helping them improve their reading and comprehension skills. We believe that Jake Maddox series of short novels will be extraordinarily helpful as the path forward.

Dominic’s mother has insisted he join a soccer team because he has been spending too much time playing video games. At first, he doesn’t like it, and he goofs off. This distracts and angers the other players. However, with the encouragement of his grandfather, he soon begins to like the game and even to get good at it. Will his coach and his teammates believe that he has changed and give him a chance to shine?

Jake Maddox has written a series of high-interest short novels that are great for readers in grades 3-5, and they also have high interest for reluctant or emerging readers in grades 6-8. These novels also emphasize the virtues of fair play, team spirit, good sportsmanship, and having fun.

This 12-question multiple-choice quiz test is mainly based on comprehension.

It is also excellent for ESL/ELL English Language Learners.

There are also 13 matching questions on vocabulary from the book.

These novels are also available in cost-saving, grouped bundles.

Why Do We Still Read Greek Myths – Bundle of Lesson Available Individually – $14.35

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WHY THIS LESSON?

Students everywhere – especially middle school students — have rediscovered the magic and wonder of Greek and Roman mythology. In addition, teachers and parents have realized anew that a familiarity with Greek and Roman myths helps students on standardized tests because they understand allusions and metaphors that so often rely on mythological references.

It also helps students write richer and more interesting compositions. Finally, this kind of unit is a lot of fun, and it is wildly popular with most students.

Middle school students who want to pursue a course towards higher education will find these lessons invaluable.

The bundle includes:

• An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. It is complete with illustrations and a map of the Roman Empire. This resource explains why we still study Greek and Roman myths and how this rich knowledge can help students academic progress.
• A list of the 14 major gods and goddesses with Greek and Roman names and powers
• The story of Demeter and Persephone (Origin of the Seasons), complete with a quiz and key
• The story of Arachne, complete with a quiz and key
• The story of Perseus and Medusa, complete with a quiz and key
• The story of Icarus and Daedalus, complete with a quiz and key
• The story of The Horse and the Olive Tree (the naming of Athens), complete with a quiz and key
• A comprehensive TEST with 34 questions (matching, multiple-choice, and short-answer) over these stories and the major gods and goddesses, complete with key
• An introduction to the iconic cult-favorite movie Jason and the Argonauts, introducing all the major characters
• A link to a free showing of the two-hour movie Jason and the Argonauts
• A quiz over Jason and the Argonauts, complete with answer key.
• Directions for a Mythology Research/Essay project, with two sample essays.

CHEER CAPTAIN– JAKE MADDOX – $1.95 (Also Available in Bundle of Maddox Novels)

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WHY THIS LESSON?

Parents who have students who reach middle school – especially those below grade level on their reading tests – face a serious challenge to helping them improve their reading and comprehension skills. We believe that Jake Maddox series of short novels will be extraordinarily helpful as the path forward.

Julia is nervous about starting in a new school, but she is hoping to try out for cheerleader. Luckily for her, her childhood friend Ava is on the cheer squad and helps Julia practice for a successful tryout. However, both girls want to be the cheer captain.

If Julia, the new girl, is selected as captain, can she save her friendship with Ava?

This 12-question multiple-choice quiz test is mainly based on comprehension.

A vocabulary lesson with practice writing complete sentences has been added to this product using words from the novel.

These novels are also available in cost-saving, grouped bundles.

POETRY AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE TERMS & DEFINITIONS – $1.50

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This lesson contains 20 words and definitions on poetry and basic figurative language appropriate for the Junior High ELA classroom. They include sound devices (such as rhyme and alliteration); figurative language (simile and metaphor); and a few of the most common poetry types (haiku, lyric poetry).

POETRY AND FIGURATIVE COMES TO LIFE IN THIS LESSON – $3.00

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This is designed to be an important instructional lesson that students seem to really enjoy.

16 Oldies Pop Songs Lyrics and 23 questions on figurative language:

Most pop songs are poetry set to music.

“Oldies” songs in particular, are often chock-full of sound effects and figurative language: alliteration, onomatopoeia, similes, metaphors, personifications, and more. Kids usually enjoy looking and listening for these elements in pop songs more than they enjoy looking for them in actual poems.

You won’t have to worry about kids listening to or reading the lyrics of these 16 classic oldies from the 60’s and 70’s. They are written and performed by iconic musicians such as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkle, and the Beach Boys.

This lesson contains the lyrics to 16 oldies pop songs, followed by 23 questions that ask students to find things like metaphors, similes, rhyme schemes, and alliteration in them. It is suggested that you play the songs (available free on You Tube while your child is taking the test.

This is a ‘tried and true’ lesson that works well AND teaches an important ELA skill.