Colorfully illustrated, How to Survive Middle School English is a handy field guide that makes learning an adventure inside and outside the classroom. The study material features helpful illustrations, annotated excerpts, writing prompts, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format. The topics covered include reading strategies, grammar, fiction and non-fiction, poetry, personal communication, the writing process and how to write narratives, informational essays, and arguments. Please note, How to Survive Middle School English is from a secular perspective and includes close reading and reflective questions from contemporary literature or writings that include topics like school dances, “gay kids”, and parental diversity (2 dads or moms). It also covers the use of gender-neutral and binary pronouns. ~Amber/Deanne
How to Survive Middle School: English
SKU
083653
ISBN
9780525571421
Grade 5-9
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Charlotte Mason
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Product Overview
- Students learn good study habits, organization and planning tips, and reading strategies
- Well-illustrated study guide helps students understand essential middle school topics, including poetry, fiction and non-fiction, the writing process, and more
Description
Publisher's Description of How to Survive Middle School: English
This highly illustrated, handy field guide makes learning an adventure inside and outside of the classroom. Study with helpful illustrations, annotated excerpts, writing prompts, essential vocabulary lists, and expert knowledge presented in a fun, bold, and easy-to-understand format.
The How to Survive Middle School study guides cover essential middle school subjects with interactive texts, useful study techniques, and engaging illustrations that make information stick! The included reflective questions and write-in sections foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, helping readers become independent learners. Each book is vetted by curriculum experts to perfectly complement middle school lesson plans.
Category Description for English Comprehensive Supplements
These materials cover both writing and grammar, but they are more supplemental in scope.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Brand: | Bright Matter Books |
| ISBN: | 9780525571421 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.1 |
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