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Connections: Writing & Language
Grades 6–12
An easy-to-use, reference-oriented approach to help students develop their grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, writing and editing skills.
- The student-friendly format is perfect for supporting both instruction and independent writing.
- Each writing or language minilesson focuses on a targeted skill with scaffolded practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- Reproducible student workbooks for language practice and writing practice include grade-level activities to reinforce skills.
- The content in this program is integrated within the Connections English Language Arts Interactive Gold Editions for ease of implementation as part of a complete literature and language arts program. Contact your educational sales consultant for more information.
Titles in This Program
Connections: Writing & Language—Middle School
Connections: Writing & Language—High School
Program Features & Resources
Features
Language Minilessons
The minilesson format allows you to pinpoint specific language topics for practice and instruction with all the resources you need.
- Models and handy reference tables.
- Practice activities.
- ELL support and differentiated instruction.
- Assessments.
Writing Minilessons
Each sequence of minilessons leads step-by-step through the writing process for a specific genre of writing or the writer's craft. Focus on a specific aspect of writing or use for a complete writing unit.
- Models, rubrics, and reference tables for all major writing genres.
- Practice activities.
- ELL support and differentiated instruction.
- Writing prompts, rubrics, student models, and assessments.
Reading, Speaking & Listening Minilessons
Close Reading lessons help students extract meaning from texts by
- defining the purpose for each read.
- probing with great questions.
- identifying patterns and analyzing evidence.
- sharing insights with others.
Word Study lessons reinforce skills and strategies for building a more powerful vocabulary and selecting words that communicate meaning.
Speaking and Listening lessons provide strategies and activities for
- formal and informal speaking.
- active listening.
- group collaboration.
Language and Writing Skills Practice
- Consumable print editions available as softcover 5-packs.
- Grade-level practice activities reinforce skills in grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure, word choice, and revising and editing writing.
Teacher Materials
Teacher Edition
The Connections: Writing & Language grade-level specific teacher materials provide planning guidance and instructional support including:
- PowerPoint minilessons in writing and language
- guided instruction
- warm-up activities
- differentiation strategies
- collaborative learning activities
- workplace applications
Assessment
Extensive assessment resources include:
- pretests, chapter, and end-of-course tests
- rubrics
- student models
Look Inside
Student Handbook
Teacher Editions
Correlations
Correlations
Arizona Standards
Common Core Standards
Florida (B.E.S.T.) Standards
Georgia (GSE) Standards
Minnesota Standards
Missouri Standards
Nebraska Standards
Texas (TEKS) Standards
Virginia Standards