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...

Literary techniques are the constructions of language used by an author to convey meaning. These techniques make the story more interesting to the reader. It is crucial that students learn to identify and understand these constructions. Familiarity with these techniques will prepare them not only for standardized tests, but also for their future education. The understanding of these devices will help students get more enjoyment from the fiction they read-both in and out of the classroom situation. This comprehensive unit uses examples from classic and modern literature to introduce and...

ABOUT THE SERIES: Students are presented with background information to provide a general understanding of the subjects. Mind-stimulating activities, based upon information given and outside research, encourage critical and creative thinking. These self-directed activities emphasize higher-level thinking skills and are keyed to Bloom's taxonomy. Teacher editions save you hours of work In addition to the material contained in the student books, they provide pre- and post-tests, quizzes, puzzles, a glossary, and helpful background information Teacher Editions are 96 pages each. Student...