Bøger af Nat Reed
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168,95 kr. The powerful theme of prejudice, hardship, and the strong will to survive by a hard-working African-American family in this novel will leave a powerful impact on its readers. The setting is in Mississippi during the Great Depression. It tells the story of the Logan family, an independent, hard-working African-American family, who are locked in a desperate struggle to survive during hard times and try to keep the 400 acre farm passed down to them by Grandpa Logan. The story is told through the eyes of ten-year old Cassie who witnesses segregation, lynch mobs, and the social and economic hardships endured by the black people of the area. A very compelling novel that deals with racism and its effects on people. Chapter questions strengthen student's reading comprehension and assist in developing critical thinking and emotional development. The vocabulary and word study activities are designed to improve literacy skills in an enjoyable way. 64 pages including an answer key.Overall Expectations:¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e., plot, main idea, characters, setting).¿ learn about the dynamics of unselfish relationships, the destructive power of greed, prejudice and hatred, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.¿ appreciate the importance of self discipline and loyalty in friendship¿ relate events and feelings of characters found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.¿ appreciate the importance of loyalty in friendship, family, in personal relationships, and the risks involved in cultivating friendships.¿ learn about the necessity of maintaining hope in the face of unfortunate circumstances.¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character is often the result of trials that come into one's life.¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.List of SkillsVocabulary Development1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Understanding colloquialisms7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying personification13. Identifying a simile14. Identifying alliterationSetting Activities1. Identify the details of a setting2. Investigating The Great Depression3. Investigating Jefferson Davis County, MississippiPlot Activities1. Identify conflict in the story2. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth3. Develop a Storyboard4. Identify a cliffhanger5. Identify the climax of a novel6. Create a synopsisCharacter Activities1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: self-respect, perseveranceCreative and Critical Thinking1. Research2. Complete Observation Chart3. Write a letter4. Conduct an interview5. Create a film review6. Write a description of personal feelingsArt Activities1. Design a collage2. Design a cover for the novel3. Develop a Storyboard
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168,95 kr. Rob Horton is a young boy whose mother has recently died. His father uproots him from everything he knows and takes him to Lister, Florida to live in a seedy motel. Rob keeps all of his emotions locked up inside and will not share his feelings with anyone. When ugly red blisters appear on Rob's legs at school, the principal fears it is a contagious infection and sends him home. On his way home, while walking through the misty Florida woods, Rob is shocked to find a real-life tiger pacing back and forth in a cage. On the same day, Rob meets Sistine Bailey, a girl who is outgoing and readily displays her feelings.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.Novel by Kate DiCamillo.List of SkillsVocabulary Development:1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonym4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying an idiom13. Identifying a simile14. Identifying alliteration15. Identify onomatopoeia16. Identify personificationSetting Activities:1. Identify the details of a settingPlot Activities:1. Complete a Story Map2. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth3. Identify the climax of a novel4. Identify conflict in the story5. Develop a Storyboard6. Identify point of view7. Predict an outcomeCharacter Activities:1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: coping with loss, friendshipCreative and Critical Thinking:1. Research2. Create a Reader's Theatre presentation3. Write a letter to a character from the novel4. Conduct an interview5. Create an Observation Chart6. Write a description of personal feelings7. Create a poemArt Activities:1. Design a cover for the novel1. Develop a Storyboard2. Design a posterOverall ExpectationsThe students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication.¿ use good literature for developing skills: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities.¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn about the dynamics of grief, anger, and isolation, coping with the loss of a parent, forging healthy relationships, accepting responsibility for one's actions.¿ learn the healthiness of expressing one's feelings/needs to those close to us.¿ relate events and feelings found in the novel to the student's own lives and experiences.¿ appreciate the importance of friends and how relationships can contribute to personal growth.¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character is often the result of opportunities and trials that come into one's life.¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.
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168,95 kr. The importance of friendship, feelings, and doing the honorable thing regardless of the consequences is stressed throughout the novel. The activities guide student learning and enjoyment through chapter-by-chapter questions. The additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development help to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. A novel by George Selden.Overall Expectations; The students will:¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills in: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions.¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting).¿ learn about the dynamics of relationships, empathizing and looking out for others who are going through difficult times, learning unselfishness, and the ability to exercise initiative in difficult circumstances.¿ relate events and feelings found in the novel to their own lives and experiences.¿ appreciate the importance of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice in personal relationships.¿ learn how that standing up for what one feels is right, is the honorable thing to do.¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character often comes through the trials of living.¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of difficult experiences.¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the novel and from their own knowledge and experience.List of SkillsVocabulary Development1. Using content clues2. Locating descriptive words/phrases3. Listing synonyms, antonyms, homonyms4. Use of capitals and punctuation5. Identifying syllables6. Listing compound words7. Determining alphabetical order8. Use of singular/plural nouns9. Developing dictionary skills10. Identifying parts of speech11. Identify an analogy12. Identifying an idiom13. Identifying a simile14. Identify alliteration.Character Activities1. Determine character traits2. Compare two characters3. Relating personal experiences4. Understand concepts: friendship, perseveranceCreative and Critical Thinking1. Research2. Complete 5 W's Chart3. Write a letter to a friend4. Conduct an interview5. Create a KWL Chart6. Write a description of personal feelingsSetting Activities1. Identify the details of a settingArt Activities1. Design a cricket house2. Design a cover for the novel3. Develop a StoryboardPlot Activities1. Complete a Story Map2. Identify conflict in the story3. Determine the role of others in one's personal growth4. Develop a Storyboard5. Identify a cliffhanger6. Identify the climax of a novel7. Develop a synopsis.
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168,95 kr. Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island is one of the most beloved novels ever written. When an old seaman, Billy Bones, dies at young Jim Hawkins' inn, Jim discovers the treasure map of the famed Captain Flint among the old seaman's belongings. With the help of family friends, Dr. Livesey, and the squire, a sailing ship is purchased, a crew hired and led by Captain Smollett, Jim, and his friends head for the island on which the treasure is buried. Upon reaching Treasure Island, Long John Silver, the ship's one-legged cook, leads most of the crew in a bloody mutiny against Captain Smollett and the others. Will Jim and his friends survive to find and claim the treasure? And what will become of the traitorous Long John Silver?Children will be thrilled by this classic adventure story while examining themes of loyalty and fear. The activities in this lit link will guide their learning through chapter-by-chapter questions. Additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (e.g., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the danger of making first impressions and the value of personal enterprise and bravery¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate that the growth of one's character is more important than wealth or social status¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience
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168,95 kr. Based on the true-life stories of women in Afghan refugee camps.The Breadwinner is an engrossing novel that delves into the harsh realities of life for girls and women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule. Eleven-year-old Parvana and her family have rarely been outdoors for a year and a half. No longer can she or her siblings attend a school or play outdoors. The family's situation becomes perilous when Parvana's father is taken away to jail. It is then that Parvana is forced to take on the responsibility of being the breadwinner for her small family. Disguised as a boy, Parvana goes out to the marketplace each day to offer her skills as a reader.Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross-curricular activities, complete with answer key.The students will:¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e. plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ learn about the destructive nature of the abuse of power in a society and its repercussions on the people of that society¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of family, friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ discern that strength is often found during difficult circumstances and is made possible through the love and support of family and friends¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience64 pages
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168,95 kr. It is 1935 and Moose Flanagan's dad has just been hired to work as an electrician on Alcatraz Island, home to the most famous prison in the United States. What is worse, Moose's whole family is moving to the island to take up residence next door to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and a host of other notorious convicts. Complicating an already dicey situation is Moose's autistic sister, Natalie, whom the family is trying desperately to have enrolled in the Esther P. Marinoff School. Moose is given more and more responsibility in looking after his sister and helping her to be accepted by his friends. When the school rejects Natalie for the second time, Moose writes Al Capone a letter to see if the famous gangster can pull a few strings to help the family out. Will he?Chapter-by-chapter questions and additional activities in vocabulary, word study, and personal development are designed according to research-based education principles to improve literacy skills in communication, critical thinking, and more. 64 pages including an answer key.A Novel by Gennifer Choldenko.The students will:¿ learn about autism as a learning exceptionality, the North American penal system,responsibility, family dynamics, and societal stereotyping¿ develop their skills in reading, writing, listening, and oral communication¿ use good literature as a vehicle for developing skills required by curriculum expectations: reasoning and critical thinking, knowledge of language structure, vocabulary building, and use of conventions¿ become meaningfully engaged in the drama of literature through a variety of types of questions and activities¿ identify and describe elements of stories (i.e., plot, main idea, characters, setting)¿ learn and review many skills in order to develop good reading habits¿ provide clear answers to questions and well-constructed explanations¿ organize and classify information to clarify thinking¿ relate events and feelings found in novels to their own lives and experiences¿ appreciate the importance of friendship and loyalty in personal relationships¿ appreciate the role and responsibilities of parents and authoritative figures in the lives of young people¿ learn the importance of dealing with adversity and developing perseverance in the face of adversity¿ state their own interpretation of a written work, using evidence from the work and from their own knowledge and experience
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