Connections English Language Arts: Writing & Language Support
Grades 6–12
Flexible, modular minilessons
- The reference-oriented approach of these student handbooks makes content easy to find and apply—perfect for a range of classroom uses.
- Each minilesson focuses on a targeted skill with scaffolded practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- The complete content in this print program is integrated within the Connections English Language Arts Interactive Editions for ease of implementation as part of a complete literature and language arts program. More information
- Print editions are also available to provide flexibility in implementing as a student reference, a source for writing and language minilessons, or a complete instructional program.
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.
