This study guide is for A Wrinkle in Time. The book is about Meg Murry and Charles Wallace set out on an adventure to locate their missing father. Along in their adventure, they befriended Calvin who also possess unusual abilities like the siblings.

LIT guide [to] A Wrinkle in time by Madeleine L'Engle (Literature in teaching)

Barbara Roberts

Charlotte S. Jaffe

Educational Impressions

ABOUT THE L-I-T GUIDE SERIES: These excellent teaching aids integrate the reading of outstanding works of children's literature with important reading-comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening skills. Each 40- to 56-page (Sounder is 32 pages) L-I-T Guide includes learning experiences that provide opportunities for group dynamics as well as activities to challenge students' abilities in critical and creative thinking. Each L-I-T Guide includes Story Summary, About the Author, Preparing to Read, Cooperative-Learning Projects, Vocabulary Skills, Chapter-by-Chapter Critical-Thinking Questions, Spotlight Literary Skills*, Creative-Thinking Activities, Glossary of Literary Terms, and Post-Reading Activities. *Four or five literary devices and skills are spotlighted in each guide. They include plot, setting, point of view, irony, tone, figures of speech, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashback, cause versus effect, fact versus opinion, main idea, theme, interpretation, and mood. Grades 4 to 10.

A Day No Pigs Would Die

Barbara T. Doherty

About the Series: These excellent teaching aids integrate the reading of outstanding works of children's literature with important reading-comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening skills. Each 40- to 56-page (Sounder is 32 pages) L-I-T Guide includes learning experiences that provide opportunities for group dynamics as well as activities to challenge students' abilities in critical and creative thinking. Grades 4 to 10. Each L-I-T Guide includes Story Summary, About the Author, Preparing to Read, Cooperative-Learning Projects, Vocabulary Skills, Chapter-by-Chapter Critical-Thinking Questions, Spotlight Literary Skills*, Creative-Thinking Activities, Glossary of Literary Terms, and Post-Reading Activities. *Four or five literary devices and skills are spotlighted in each guide. They include plot, setting, point of view, irony, tone, figures of speech, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashback, cause versus effect, fact versus opinion, main idea, theme, interpretation, and mood.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A Study Guide for Grades 4-8 (L-I-T guide Literature in Teaching)

Barbara Doherty

Reference

Thinkathon provides activities to develop and test higher-level thinking skills. They may be used as an exciting contest between groups, classes, or even schools. The book is divided into 6 sections: Brainstorming Skills, Categorizing Skills, Memory Skills, I.Q. Testers, Analogies, and Language Skills. Instructions for setting up teams, presenting activities, and scoring are included. 96 pages. Grades 2 to 6.

Thinkathon 1: Activities to Encourage Critical and Creative Thinking

About the Series: These excellent teaching aids integrate the reading of outstanding works of children's literature with important reading-comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening skills. Each 40- to 56-page (Sounder is 32 pages) L-I-T Guide includes learning experiences that provide opportunities for group dynamics as well as activities to challenge students' abilities in critical and creative thinking. Grades 4 to 10. Each L-I-T Guide includes Story Summary, About the Author, Preparing to Read, Cooperative-Learning Projects, Vocabulary Skills, Chapter-by-Chapter Critical-Thinking Questions, Spotlight Literary Skills*, Creative-Thinking Activities, Glossary of Literary Terms, and Post-Reading Activities. *Four or five literary devices and skills are spotlighted in each guide. They include plot, setting, point of view, irony, tone, figures of speech, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashback, cause versus effect, fact versus opinion, main idea, theme, interpretation, and mood.

The Westing Game: Literature In Teaching (L-I-T) Guide, Grades 5 & Up

Words, Language & Grammar

Educational Impressions, Inc.

L-I-T Guides take students on a chapter-by-chapter journey through the exciting world of great literature.

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman: L-I-T Guide (A Study Guide for Grades 6-12) (Literature in Teaching (L-I-T) Guides)

Literature & Fiction

This is an excellent teaching aid that integrates the reading of an outstanding work of children's literature with important reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and listening skills. Includes: story summary, about the author, preparing to read, cooperative-learning activities, vocabulary skills, chapter-by-chapter critical-thinking questions, spotlight literary skills, creative-thinking activities, glossary of literary terms, and post-reading activities.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. L-I-T Guide

This book is about words, especially the words of the complex and wonderful English language. Starting with cave drawings, the book traces the development of language and communication from its early beginnings to the present day. You will find a wide array of exciting and challenging activities that will spark your students' interest and help them to improve their skills in language. As a result of completing these activities students will...Comprehend the evolution of language as a means of communication; Have an expanded understanding of word origins and derivations; Make the connection and appreciate the role of history in the development of the English language; Realize the multi-culturism of American English; Increase the comprehension of vocabulary and definitions; Enhance the creativity of their own use of English; Improve their critical-thinking skills; Become engaged in the further understanding of English; andUse English in more creative and effective oral and written communication.Words! Words! Words! is divided into five parts. Part I introduces the story of written language and highlights its evolution in ancient cultures. Part II teaches students about English of long ago and the contribution of noted writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. Part III details the growth of American English. In this section, students experience coining phrases, using jargon, finding roots, and translating British English among other challenging activities. Students will have fun with words in Part IV as they create anagrams, use euphemisms, and ponder perplexing palindromes. In Part V students will participate in an exciting culminating activity in which they will create a planned language, use the language in an original short play, and perform the play for family and friends.

Words! Words! Words! Creative Vocabulary Activities to Teach About Our Language

The Phantom Tollbooth Literature In Teaching (L-I-T) Guide, Grades 4-8

Children's Books

We the People provides a comprehensive look at the people and issues involved in the formation of the Constitution. In addition to the factual story of the creation of the document, the resource contains a variety of materials to encourage critical and creative thinking, vocabulary games, and an intriguing trivia section. Also provided are guidelines for the development of a simulated classroom Constitutional Convention. A quiz, which may be given as a pre- or post-test, is also included. 96 pages. Grades 3 to 6.

We the people: Exploring the U.S. Constitution

Politics & Social Sciences

Barbara T. Roberts

Politics & Government

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