Books with author Evan-Moor Corp.

Evan-Moor Daily Paragraph Editing Book designed for grade 2 focuses on skills such as capitalization, language usage, punctuation apostrophes, punctuation commas, punctuation periods, punctuation quotation marks, other types of punctuation and spelling. Book models the standard markings used to correct as well as edit text with a page of reproducible proofreading marks. It features editing checklist that helps students to review and revise the writing of a peer or their own writing. Book contains an assessment rubric that guides teachers to conduct a complete evaluation of student writing. Book also features a reproducible student language handbook that offers simple, clear rules and illustrations of their application to help students in right use of the mechanics, grammar and spelling skills.

In 36 weeks of systematic instruction, your sixth-graders will learn 131 key academic vocabulary words that they are likely to encounter in multiple subject areas and in assessment instruments. Examples of the words presented in grade 6+: acquire, cite, implicit, characteristic, distinguish, infer, concise, exclude, irrelevant, connotation, feasible, and strategic.

Help grade five students prepare for the school day successfully with the warmup lessons found in the Evan-Moor Daily Fundamentals, Grade 5 Teaching Resource Book. Our daily activities make use of open-ended questions that help fifth-graders engage in higher-order thinking skills and critical thinking skills. Throughout the gr. 5 workbook, we focus on language, math and reading, preparing students to have success on state assessments and testing. Whether you're using our workbook for homeschooling or in a traditional classroom, you can be sure it will support your core curriculum.Classroom Warmup Activities - Both homeschooled and traditional classroom students can use these lessons to engage their brains and prepare for the full school dayPeer-to-Peer Discussions - As students deal with the sometimes open-ended questions in these activities, they'll be able to share and discuss their answers with other students to learn from each other30 Weeks of Cross-curricular Lessons - Instructors can keep the fifth-graders engaged for the entire school year with daily lessons that stretch over a 30-week periodMath Practice Work - Some of the math topics discussed in our daily lesson workbook include fractions, decimals, problem solving, geometric properties and algebraic expressionsHelps with State Assessments - Our daily practice and review work helps prepare children to have more success on state assessments and testing

Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms! Help your grade 3 students practice nonfiction writing skills with guided instruction using the models and activities in Nonfiction Writing, Grade 3. 17 units cover the following nonfiction writing skills: Basics of Nonfiction Writing, Expository Writing, Pursuasive Writing, and Natrrative Writing.

Read and Understand Poetry, Grades 4 5 contains 27 poem selections organized around these engaging themes:-Family Album-Wacky Words-Verse in Motion-The Work of Our Hands-On the Railroad-Water & Waves-From the Pages of History-Celebrate!Included are poems by such well-known poets as Edward Lear; Walt Whitman; Alfred, Lord Tennyson; and Pat Mora.The first follow-up activity emulates the format students are likely to encounter on standardized language arts tests.Item content covers:-literal comprehension-sequence-word meaning-context clues & inferences-main idea and detailsThis resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

History Pockets-Native Americans, Grades 1 3, contains nine memorable discovery pockets. The introduction pocket gives an overview of the tribes in North America that are featured. The other pockets focus on food, clothing, shelter, and family life of eight Native American tribes.Each of the pockets contains:-a reproducible pocket label-three dictionary words and pictures, plus a shelter stamp-a fact sheet of background information for the teacher-a reproducible students information booklet complete with illustrations-arts and crafts projects-writing activitiesEvaluation forms are provided at the end of the book to give students a chance to reflect on all they have learned.The book includes the following pockets:-Introduction to Native Americans-The Inuit of the Arctic -The Tlingit of the Northwest -The Nez Perce of the Plateau-The Maidu of California-The Sioux of the Plains -The Navajo of the Southwest -The Iroquois of the Northeast-The Seminole of the SoutheastThis resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

Develop your third grade students creative problem-solving skills with STEM Lessons and Challenges. Students apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to solve real-world problems. Every grade 3 unit is focused on a hands-on challenge and guides students to work together as engineers to design, prototype, test, and refine their creations.-The 15 grade-appropriate STEM challenges target life, earth, and physical science concepts. -Every unit is focused on a hands-on challenge in which students apply the STEM process of plan, create, test, and redesign.-No-prep lessons and easy-to-find materials help you fit STEM learning into the busy school day.Each unit provides everything you need to guide your students in completing the hands-on challenge, including:-Teacher overview pages Tips and directions for preparing students to complete a STEM challenge, as well as a materials list that suggests readily available items to gather.-Reading selections for background knowledge Foundational information that is relevant to the challenge that students are completing.-Visual real-world examples A visual literacy page with real-world images relevant to the STEM challenge.-A STEM challenge overview Introduces the specific task and goal of each STEM challenge and provides space for students to brainstorm.-Design process worksheets Activities guide students to plan, create, test, and evaluate their creation.-A redesign page to evaluate their design The worksheet guides students through each step of the design process and provides space to document plans, materials, results, evaluations, and revisions. Examples of STEM challenges and science topics from grade 3 include:<./p>-Anemometer (Earth Science Concept: Atmosphere)-Spider Web (Life Science Concept: Structural Engineering )-Mini-Fridge (Physical Science Concept: Thermal Energy)Science topics within each unit support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and teach the STEM process. An answer key is not included, since there isn t one correct answer or solution to solve the problem or complete the challenge.STEM Lessons and Challenges fosters students critical thinking, innovation, communication, and peer collaboration!

Don't just memorize vocabulary words give your students the tools they need to understand and apply them!Help your students learn 144 new words with the focused daily practice in A Word a Day, Grade 6. Activities such as identifying attributes, making personal connections, and completing graphic organizers give students multiple exposures to the words, helping them develop the vocabulary they need to be successful on assessments and in the classroom.Vocabulary presented in grade 6 includes:vehement, promotion, fastidiousdescend, endeavor, extricateirresistible, jubilant, slovenlywhim, mesmerize, cavort

Help your second graders master key math skills, and provide differentiated math practice through fun, hands-on activities in these 12 centers. Each full-color center focuses on a skill from a math domain, such as numbers and counting, operations, measurement and data, and geometry.The easy-to-assemble centers are stored in pocket folders, making them easy to use at a table, desk, or quiet area in the classroom. After a teacher or classroom aide models how to use a center, students can complete the activity independently, in pairs, or with the teacher, who may use the task to informally assess a student s understanding.Each of the 12 centers includes:-full-color center mats and task cards-an overview with lesson objectives-a student direction page that explains the center activity-a response form or written practice activity-a center checklist to record each student s progress Take It to Your Seat: Math Centers has been updated to address the new advanced standards and provides:-an increase in the variety and complexity of activities to practice each skill in alignment with current standards.-leveled tasks within some centers so that tasks progress in difficulty from level 1 to level 2.-an illustrated math concept or rule for every center to support visual learners and keep the focus on the targeted math concept or skill.The 12 centers cover the following second grade math skills:Numbers and Counting -Count, write, and sequence numbers within 1,000-Know place values in three-digit numbers-Compare numbers within 1,000, using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols-Count by 5s, 10s, and 100sOperations-Build fluency with addition and subtraction facts to 20-Know related addition and subtraction facts within 20-Use place value to add and subtractMeasurement and Data-Measure length in nonstandard units (inches and centimeters)-Solve word problems, using coins and bills from one cent to one dollar-Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes (analog and digital)-Read and use data on bar graphs and picture graphsGeometry-Identify fractional parts (1/2, 1/3, 1/4) of shapes with 3 to 6 sidesThis resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

Strengthen vocabulary skills and raise test scores!Vocabulary Fundamentals, Grade 3 provides scaffolded practice on the essential vocabulary skills your students need for academic success.The 42 skill units in grade 3 cover:-synonyms & antonyms-homophones-prefixes & suffixes-word roots-idiomsThis resource contains teacher support pages, reproducible student pages, and an answer key.

The World Reference Maps & Forms will help students become more knowledgeable about the Earth as they work with the up-to-date political, physical, and thematic maps presented. Location, Place and Region are addressed with physical, political and blank maps. Continents are introduced with a brief fact sheet naming the independent countries, facts and a "did you know" question. Some maps include numbered countries which students must identify, while others are left blank for students to label. Labeled maps are included for studying and reference. 112 reproducible pages, softcover. Answer key included. Grades 3-6.

Even during the carefree months of summer, children can be preparing for the next grade with Daily Summer Activities. It s packed with engaging activities that will build learners confidence for the next grade level by practicing essential skills. Activities offer practice of essential skills across subject areas, including reading, math, writing, spelling, and geography.With just one or two activities per day over a 10-week period, Daily Summer Activities helps to keep skills sharp without getting in the way of vacation time.Updated in 2018, the revised Daily Summer Activities reflects grade-level expectations and includes open-ended questions to develop your child s critical thinking skills.Each week includes:-2 fiction or nonfiction reading passages with 4 comprehension questions-12 spelling words-2 activities practicing a variety of grammar and usage skills-1 sentence-editing activity to correct capitalization, punctuation, and other errors-1 vocabulary activity practicing skills such as compound words, word parts, synonyms, and homographs-3 math activities practicing skills such as word problems, fractions, decimals, and measurement-1 geography activity testing basic map-reading skills and concepts-2 creative writing exercises-1 critical thinking activityrecord form to jot down memorable moments and keep a reading logSummer work doesn t end when kids hit middle school. Bridge work is even more important when children enter secondary education. With Evan-Moor s Daily Summer Activities for grades six to seven, students get the refresher course they need with 10 weeks of interesting lessons that focus on reading comprehension, spelling, grammar, editing, creative writing, math, geography and critical thinking. Now, that s a lot of vital skills packed into 10 weeks! That s what makes Daily Summer Activities the perfect pick for a summer activity book for kids. It gets right to what s important, leaving time for friends and fun.