Books with author Linda Beech

This resource features ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics—parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more! Each activity includes quick teacher tips, but because most students will be able to complete these exercises independently, they are perfect for seat work or homework. Solid practice that helps reinforce the grammar skills students need to succeed—and meet higher standards. For use with Grade 5.

The step-by-step lessons in this book help teachers model the three types of writing students must master to meet the Common Core Standards: Opinion/Argument, Informative/Explanatory, and Narrative. The lessons help students identify the key features and purpose of each text type and support them as they practice writing in each of these forms. Includes reproducible guided and independent writing frames and student self-assessment checklists. For use with Grade 6.

According To The Common Core State Standards, Students Should Be Able To Read Closely To Determine What A Text Says Explicitly, Make Logical References From It, And Cite Specific Textual Evidence To Support Conclusions Drawn From The Text. Each Of The 40 Short, Fiction And Nonfiction Passages In This Collection Includes Companion Comprehension Questions That Target These Critical Reading Skills And Give Students The Repeated Practice They Need To Build Mastery In Identifying Main Idea And Details, Using Context Clues, Distinguishing Between Fact And Opinion, And More.

This resource features ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key grade-level grammar topics―parts of speech, verb tenses, capitalization, punctuation, types of sentences, and more! Each activity includes quick teacher tips, but because most students will be able to complete these exercises independently, they are perfect for seat work or homework. Solid practice that helps reinforce the grammar skills students need to succeed―and meet higher standards. For use with Grade 6.

This easy-to-use workbook features reproducible exercises that will help increase your students' ability to gather information from texts. Worksheets feature short passages followed by a number of comprehension questions that will help students build mastery in identifying main idea and details, using context clues, distinguishing between fact and opinion, making inferences, and other grade-appropriate skills. 40 non-fiction passages used. 48 classroom -reproducible pages, softcover. Line-listed answer key provided. Aligned to Common Core State Standards. This Scholastic Comprehension Skills Complete Workbooks Set includes 6 Books: 1. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 1 9780545460521 2. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 2 9780545460538 3. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 3 9780545460545 4. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 4 9780545460552 5. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 5 9780545460569 6. Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 6 9780545460576

Finally, a one-stop resource for all the forms a teacher needs. From beginning-of-the-year checklists and customizable record-keeping forms to lesson-planning templates and substitute packets to reading strategy checklists and writing surveys, this resource is packed with reproducibles teachers use to gather information about students, plan instruction, document students’ progress, teach content, and communicate with parents. Includes graphic organizers, rubrics, letters to parents, awards, and so much more! All forms are on the CD, many in a customizable format! For use with Grades K-5.

Forty high-interest passages are paired with graphic organizers to help all kids easily learn how to find the main idea, understand cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence events, and more. The ready-to-use Notebook files on CD contain companion activities that make it easy to model these essential reading comprehension skills on your SMART Board. Following your lead, students can draw, move, highlight, and underline key text right on the board. A surefire way to engage even the most reluctant learners and build the reading comprehension skills all students need to succeed! For use with Grades 2–3.

Forty high-interest passages are paired with graphic organizers to help all kids easily learn how to find the main idea, understand cause and effect, compare and contrast, sequence events, and more. The ready-to-use Notebook files on CD contain companion activities that make it easy to model these essential reading comprehension skills on your SMART Board. Following your lead, students can draw, move, highlight, and underline key text right on the board. A surefire way to engage even the most reluctant learners and build the reading comprehension skills all students need to succeed! For use with Grades 4–5.