Here’s how to make the connection between reading and writing in your classroom. With examples from authors your students are already reading, you can show them how they, too, can be more specific, more descriptive, and better organized in all of their classroom writing. Using just a handful of grammar terms (think phrases and clauses), students first learn how to build their sentences far beyond the old subject–verb–direct object pattern, which inevitably turns choppy and boring. Instead, their writing becomes vivid, elegant, and flowing, in both their creative writing and their narrative essays. As they move into expository writing, they learn the power of the topic sentence, with a clear vision of how to expand that idea, through parallel structures or progressively more detailed evidence to prove their point. They write knowing what to do next, instead of staring blankly at the screen or chewing their pencil. This is the writing textbook that delivers immediate and lasting improvement in student writing. Originally published as The Christensen Rhetoric Program, the approach has now been updated and expanded through the work of Donald Stewart, a veteran classroom teacher and frequent presenter in schools and national conferences.

The Stewart English Program: Book 3 Writing Plus . . .

Education & Teaching

Stewart, Donald S.

Schools & Teaching

Abuzz Press

Fifteen-year-old Daisy Doyle's life reads like a modern day tragedy. In the midst of nursing her already broken heart after a disappointing breakup with her first real boyfriend, Daisy receives a second and even more devastating blow. Denny, her youngest brother has disappeared. The police aren't convinced that he's truly missing, but the tiny hairs standing up on the back of her neck tell her otherwise. Daisy, who has always been emotionally fragile, officially comes unhinged as her once nearly perfect life and family begin to unravel. She hadn't planned on taking her own life, but when she snaps at school and runs out in front of a bus, almost accidentally killing herself, she begins to think that maybe death doesn't sound so bad after all. In an attempt to save what's left of their shattered family, Daisy's parents seek out professional help from Ava Blume, a psychologist whose tragic past is far more complicated than even Daisy's. With Ava's help, Daisy manages to get her life back on track. But when heartbreak comes knocking a third time, Daisy must make a difficult choice--succumb to the depression and anxiety that has crept back into her life or take a chance and give life and love another shot.

Daisy Doyle

Teen & Young Adult

Ball, Madonna

Literature & Fiction

This comprehensive handbook has been written for administrators, union officials and attorneys involved in disciplinary actions taken against public officers and employees employed by New York State and its political subdivisions, under various State laws, including the Civil Service Law, the Education Law and contract disciplinary grievance procedures negotiated pursuant to the Taylor Law. Also a valuable resource for those involved in disciplinary actions taken against public officers and employees serving with other states.

THE DISCIPLINE BOOK: Essentials of Discipline of Officers and Employees in the Public Service - New York State Edition

Randall, Harvey

Randall, Eric D

Reference

Duncan MacLeod becomes embroiled in an adventure, which takes him to the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacán. Having purchased a rare set of ancient South American llama statues, Duncan is unaware of their ritual significance to an immortal Olmec, named Kawill, who intends to repeat a dark ritual, written on a codex in the Olmec language, and stop time, as the Aztecs understood it. Can Duncan stop this Immortal before time is up?

Highlander Imagine: Beyond Infinity

Jones, Wendy Lou

Bordoni, Liliana

Genre Fiction

Existing in a very modern and technologically advanced society, the common person has lost touch with their spiritual origins, and their connection to the natural state of humanistic evolution. Driven on by the relentless pace of economic competition, todays' human being has little time to reflect on the meaning of their existence, and the acknowledgment of purpose in their lives. With An Introduction to Syncromysticism, they can begin to understand the basic principles of how and why and the future becomes a reality for themselves, and humanity as a whole. The reader will find much useful and relevant information, about the theories and practice of navigating both the material and spiritual pitfalls of our current global society. The ancient principles of occult knowledge may be the foundation of modern scientific understanding, but how they relate directly to your welfare in the unfolding physical processes of creation are rarely discussed.

AN INTRODUCTION TO SYNCROMYSTICISM: Understanding the Generative Principle

Ortiz, William Anthony

Religion & Spirituality

Watching her husband, Joe, regress from crossing the country on a bike to cheering him on as he navigated his wheelchair around the kitchen, CJ Golden had much to learn about caregiving. And she did - through her characteristic determination, quest for knowledge, boundless love and relentless optimism. Within these pages the reader finds a balanced mix of somber reflections and light moments that highlight a very real passage in the lives of a husband and wife who love each other unequivocally. Golden shares the lessons she learned, the emotional and physical strain upon her heavily burdened shoulders, and the realization that, through it all, their connection and love have grown stronger. Joe's motto for getting through life's most trying times has always been, "one pedal at a time" - referring to his days traversing the country, for months at a time on the two wheels of his road bike. Thus, the title of this book and, hopefully, a philosophy that will help carry others through their own caregiving struggles. One Pedal at a Time speaks to caregivers who need a place to turn to for information, inspiration, and hope, and who enjoy a good love story.

ONE PEDAL AT A TIME: A Novice Caregiver and Her Cyclist Husband Face Their New Normal with Courage, Tenacity and Abundant Love

GOLDEN, CJ

Parenting & Relationships

Women find it can be tough to balance changes in our bodies, career moves, family and all our other obligations and activities. The five principles of the Defiant Woman show how to defy outdated stereotypes, self-defeating behaviors and limitations, while maintaining inner peace: - Recognize that your body is changing and be thankful that it continues to work as well as it does - Understand that your relationships are ever evolving and you're a work in progress too - Treasure your friends and draw strength from the community of women - Seek positive role models and strive to be a like example for those younger than you - Know that the world too is continuing to develop and be content because there is always something new and exciting to learn The Tao of the Defiant Woman is a unique and invigorating approach to the challenges modern women face that combines Taoism, the ancient Chinese philosophy of acceptance, with a healthy dose of defiance.

Tao of the Defiant Woman: FIVE BRAZEN WAYS TO ACCEPT WHAT YOU MUST AND REBEL AGAINST THE REST

Determine whether it is better for you to go gridless or modify your energy grid-based system Design a floor plan utilizing the best passive and active energy options including deep porch overhangs for cooling Find the right contractors to oversee the project and set up a contract Select the right building materials, appliances, and lighting to maximize energy savings Assess the pros and cons of wind and solar energy alternative-power systems including generator options Create and operate your own "private utility company" for power generation, waste disposal and water collection for use with fire hydrants coupled to a 3000 gallon water storage tank and booster pump system that also irrigates orchard and provides backup water storage Set up a maintenance schedule for your system including how to equalize the batteries

How to Build the Perfect Off-Grid Home: Let The Sun Rain Down On Your Solar

Arts & Photography

SPANFELNER, ROXYANN

History & Criticism

Colors Beyond Clouds is a brutally honest, first-hand account of the life of the thoughtful, sensitive Shana, a girl diagnosed with high functioning autism, from her preschool years through the summer after her first year of high school. This book is a narrative about navigating elementary, middle and high school life in a world of social media, lunchtime cafeteria tables, and popular-kid cliques. The author speaks candidly about her desire to connect with her peers, about her social awkwardness, which is a symptom of her autism, and about how it has affected her relationships. Colors Beyond Clouds is a story about overcoming. We see through Shana's eyes how she discovers herself and her passions, and how that discovery process has helped her to find ways to connect with others. This powerful story is relatable to anyone who has experienced bullying, or who has felt uncomfortable in social situations, or who has just felt uncomfortably different.

Colors Beyond Clouds: A Journey Through the Social Life of a Girl on the Autism Spectrum

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Belfast, Shana

Mental Health

King of the Mall

Scarpati, Wolfe Armand

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