Books with title Settling the American West

Students will explore the history of westward expansion with this engaging nonfiction reader. With the Settling and Unsettling the West e-Book, students will examine some of the reasons why people were heading out west, including the gold and silver rushes and the Homestead Act. This informational text also focuses on the westward routes pioneer travelers took, including the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what life might have been like for the early settlers in the 1800s. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources offer an intimate glimpse of life during this era. Students will build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strands, with content that can be leveled for a variety of learning styles, as well as below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This reader contains text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. A "Your Turn!" activity continues to challenge students as they extend their learning. Aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards, this text readies students for college and career readiness.

Green Apple is a series of richly illustrated graded readers especially designed for elementary school students. The series is based on internationally recognized standards of lexical and structural control – from beginner to elementary, offering original stories as well as adapted classics in a variety of genres.Beginner: Written completely in the present tense with very simple vocabulary and grammar for students who are just starting English Grammar covered: Present Simple/Continuous - be/have got - can, cannot, must imperatives - let’s (do) simple time clauses - verbs and prepositions Basic: Written in the present and past simple tenses, using simple vocabulary and grammar. Grammar covered: Past Simple regular/irregular - will future - could Elementary: Although the story is still written in the present and past simple tenses, there are longer sentences, more joining words and a richer vocabulary. Grammar Covered: Past Continuous - present/past passive form - verb + gerund/infinitive if clauses (type 0) - comparatives/superlatives – regular/irregular simple phrasal verbs - would, should, need Features of the Green Apple series: • introduction on the author • wide variety of stimulating activities to develop the four skills including internet projects • extensive footnotes with picture illustrations wherever possible • informative dossier sections containing useful background information about the story • accompanying recording of text and additional listening activities