Language Arts & Disciplines

John L. Austin was a British philosopher of language and leading proponent of ordinary language philosophy, perhaps best known for developing the theory of speech acts. Austin pointed out that we use language to do things as well as to assert things, and that...

This resource features ready-to-go reproducible pages that target key fifth grade 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...

Author: Stephen HakePublisher: Stephen Hake GrammarPublished: 07/05/2013Pages: 728Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 3.30lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.20w x 1.40dISBN: 9780544044326

This is the first guide to reading hieroglyphs that begins with Egyptian monuments themselves. Assuming no knowledge on the part of the reader, it shows how to interpret the information on the inscriptions in a step-by-step journey through the script and language of ancient...

This Cursive Workbook helps Teens of all ages to start learning to write cursive letters words and sentences to improve their handwriting.Author: Sultana PublishingPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 04/07/2021Pages: 122Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.26dISBN: 9798734352939This title is not returnable

These all-inclusive skills resources provide the focused practice students need to apply, reinforce, and review skills in reading, math, and test-taking. Answer key included.Author: Houghton Mifflin HarcourtPublisher: Steck Vaughn School SupplyPublished: 12/06/2013Pages: 136Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 10.70h x 8.10w x 0.20dISBN: 9780544268463Audience: Ages 4-8

Is conversational Dutch turning a little too tricky for you? Do you have no idea how to order a meal or book a room at a hotel?If your answer to any of the previous questions was 'Yes', then this book is for you!If there's...

A collection of 15 classic Chinese folk stories--passed down from generation to generation--presented in both Chinese and English. Welcome to the fascinating world of Chinese folklore. The fifteen stories in this book address universal concerns such as the origins of humankind, the impact of...

The book chronicles the long career of Charlotte, NC, television news reporter David Whisenant. From well-known crimes to the death of Queen Elizabeth II, from celebrity encounters to community disasters and amazing people, Whisenant covered a wide variety of subjects, and brings these stories...

A guide to writing with the reader in mind If you want people to read your writing, it has to be readable. In Academic Writing as if Readers Matter, Leonard Cassuto offers academic writers a direct, practical prescription for writing that will be read...

Got 90 Days? Then You Can Be a Novelist... Many famous authors write their novels in a matter of weeks. William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying in six weeks. Joyce Carol Oates often cranks out two or three books a year. Stephen King...

Now fully in color! Improve reading skills with exciting and effective daily practice activities designed for second grade students.180 Days(TM) Reading for Second Grade, 2nd Edition: Offers learning activities that boost confidence with reading and writing Incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction,...

The Los Angeles Times bestseller now available with a fresh new look! 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know focuses on words that a successful high school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a standard variety of subjects and on words that...

Ready-to-go task cards feature high-interest literary mini-passages with key comprehension questionsHelp students rediscover their love of stories while building their comprehension skills with this collection of ready-to-use task cards that features a wide range of literary mini-passages. Each card includes five comprehension questions that...

Is there more to words than meets the eye? Let us tumble down the rabbit hole to explore the world of magic, words, and legalese, and I will show you proof that there is more to words than meets the eye. This magical journey...

So much has changed since 1999 when the original Wondrous Words: Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classrooms was published. The world is a different place, and our classrooms have changed. But, so much of what we learned in Wondrous Words holds true today....

This edition of Twelfth Night is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's...

Collaboration is not only a lifeline for small and mid-size academic libraries, it is also their lifeblood. --From the Foreword by Peter Felten and Joan D. Ruelle Small to mid-size academic libraries often operate with reduced staffing, smaller budgets, and competing priorities. These limitations...

In this streamlined and updated edition of Dale Carnegie's communications classic, learn how to achieve greater success and have maximum impact as a speaker in every situation that requires convincing others of your point of view. Good public speakers are made, not born--as the...

Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. But the task has become easier thanks to The Negative Trait Thesaurus. Through its flaw-centric exploration of character arc, motivation, emotional wounds, and basic...