36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans.

PLUS 4 Book Studies (listed in the order in which they appear):
• Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• Trumpet of the Swan by E.B.White
• Meet Addy by Connie Porter
• Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink


3 units:
• Speech Making
• Poetry
• Oral Presentation of Folk Tales and Tall Tales

• Teacher friendly, with little or no preparation needed!
• The Skills Index provides an easy skill reference.
• Reviews Activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice.
• Assessments help teachers to evaluate student's progress.

A blend of dictation and units, lessons integrate all the fifth grade language arts skills: grammar, creative writing, composition, spelling, higher-order reasoning, and study skills.

Everyday Words: Students hone in on grammar skills through dictation and writing exercises. Speech Making Unit and Oral Presentation Units: Students learn how to make oral presentations such as speeches and stories. Each unit provides the opportunity for your student to apply his skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc.
Poetry Unit: Additional creative writing and expression are taught extensively using poetry. Book Studies: Each book study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Student Activity Book
Publisher’s Suggested Retail Price - $20.00 ISBN: 1-880892-20-0

The Purple Student Activity Book is the perfect companion for The Purple Teacher Book! Everything in one book: student instruction, a place for writing, and a tool for easy record keeping. Allows for more independent work, a BONUS for teachers. The Purple SAB provides Enrichment Activities such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities and more found ONLY in the SAB. (Answers are found in The Teacher Book.)
Please note: The Student Activity Book cannot be used independently.




Grade: 5th
Publisher: Common Sense Press
ISBN: 1880892200


List Price: $20.00
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