Books with author Vowery Carlile

Creative Experiences in Greek Mythology includes ten myths. Following each story is vocabulary practice, comprehension and discussion questions, creative-thinking questions and other creative activities. At the end of the book is a research project. The objectives of this book are to encourage students to learn about mythology, to use the acquired learning and to develop something new through a research project. In today's society, research is so important for the students. The skills needed to complete research will be used through college and careers. Educators must give students the skills to successfully complete research beginning in elementary school. Through the use of this book, opportunities will be made available for students to produce a project that will bring satisfaction to them and the teacher.

ABOUT THE USING PRIMARY LITERATURE TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING AND WRITING SERIES: Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Blooms Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. Grades 14. The books used are Where the Wild Things Are, The Popcorn Dragon, Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins, Princess Furball, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Magic Growing Powder, The Paper Bag Princess, Alexander & the Wind-up Mouse, The Snow Child, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Pioneer Life is designed to teach students in grades 3 through 5 to think and learn creatively about pioneer life in America. It took great courage for settlers to leave their homes and travel to wilderness areas in order to create a new life for themselves and their families. Pioneer life is an exciting topic for both children and adults. This book includes eight stories, each followed by discussion questions, creative questions, and learning-center activities that can provide differentiation for gifted students in the regular classroom. There is also a research unit which includes the steps to a successful research project and how to implement the unit.

Creative Experiences in Social Studies: Colonial America is a social-studies unit that offers students a way to study the history of Early America. The original thirteen colonies provide a beginning for that study. Colonial food, shelter, country and city life, crafts and professions, slavery, and technology are topics covered in this book. Students need to be given the opportunity to discover how strong the founders of our country were. The stories are based upon historical accounts of life in Colonial America. Each story provides the students with a springboard for further research on the topic addressed. Students are also challenged to think through ideas and to develop their own reflections about the information.

Creative Experiences in Science: Marine Life is designed to help students explore marine life in a creative way. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, comprehension questions, and creative-thinking questions and activities. At the end of the book a research unit is included which provides information on how to lead students through the research process. Using this book, students investigate the plants and animals that make their homes in the largest habitat on Earth: the oceans. The students' experiences with this information should encourage them to want to learn more about the mysterious plants and animals that live in and around the oceans.