Learning Language Arts Through Literature: The Orange Book, 4th Grade

4 book studies (listed in the order which they appear):

The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Wright Brothers by Augusta Stevenson

Benjamin Franklin by Augusta Stevenson

The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

5 units include:

Research

Journal Writing

Poetry

Newspaper

Book Making

Teacher friendly, with little or no preparation needed!

Reviews Activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice.

Assessments help teachers to evaluate student's progress.

The Orange Book is the perfect combination

of units and dictation exercises.

It includes all the language skills: phonics, reading, and spelling (suggested lists included), grammar, higher order reasoning skills and creative writing in a teacher friendly format. For your convenience, Teacher Notes and answers are right in the margin of the teacher book. The Skills Index provides an easy skills reference.

Everyday Words: In this section you will find dictation, grammar exercises, Spelling Tips, creative writing, and more. Review Activities follow most lessons and Assessments allow handy progression checks for teachers.

Book Studies: Each book study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities.

Units: Each unit provides the opportunity for your student to apply his skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc.