Learning Language Arts Through Literature -The Purple Teacher Book - Fifth Grade Skills

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.