Language Minilessons
The minilesson format allows you to pinpoint specific language topics for practice and instruction with all the resources you need.
- Online or print instruction.
- Models and handy reference tables.
- Classroom presentation slides for guided instruction and practice.
- Online and printable practice activities.
- ELL support and differentiated instruction.
- Online and print 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.
- Online or print instruction.
- Models, rubrics, and reference tables for all major writing genres.
- Classroom presentation slides for guided instruction and practice.
- Online and printable practice activities.
- ELL support and differentiated instruction.
- Writing prompts, rubrics, student models, and online and print 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.
Flexible Implementation
Whether you are looking for a digital, print, or blended solution, we have you covered!
Print bundles include
- a Student Edition Handbook for middle school or high school.
- grade-specific support.
- Teacher Edition.
- language practice activities.
- composition practice activities.
- lesson plans, PowerPoint slides, assessments, rubrics, and much more.
Interactive Editions include
- all content from the print editions.
- easy-to-access grade-level minilessons.
- interactive practice.
- online quizzes and assessment.
- real-time reporting, gradebook, and individualization.
Teacher Support
- Classroom presentation slides for guided instruction and practice.
- Online or print instruction, models, rubrics, and reference tables.
- ELL support and differentiated instruction.
- Extensive online and print practice and assessment.
Teacher Packages include a print and digital Teacher Guide, PowerPoint lesson support, digital language and composition skillbooks and answer keys, and online assessment.
Consumable print editions of the language and composition skillbooks are available as softcover 5-packs.
Correlations
Mississippi Standards
* Grades 6–12
Florida (BEST) Standards
* Grades 6–12