Short, weekly fluency-building activities designed by phonics expert Wiley Blevins give teachers of grades 3-6 the tools they need to help struggling readers decode multisyllabic words and read grade-level texts with confidence. Each set of activities includes a skill-building mini-lesson targeting multisyllabic words, follow-up practice pages to help students apply what they've learned, a speed drill, and an activity that helps students master the top 322 syllables, ten at a time. For use with Grades 3-6.

Did you walk up a ramp today? Then you've used an inclined plane! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 ways we use inclined planes.

Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you've used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use screws.

Did you see a flagpole today? Then you've seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.

Did you use a fork today? Then you've used a lever! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use levers.

Did you use a scissors today? Then you've used wedges! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wedges.

Did you ride a bike today? Then you've used wheels and axles! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wheels and axles.

In this new edition of his best-selling classic, Wiley Blevins outlines the most recent brain research, 7 key characteristics of strong phonics instruction, and powerful instructional routines for accelerating student learning. Also includes special sections on meeting the needs of struggling readers and English language learners, speed drill forms, fluency tips, word sort and word building support, engaging lessons, word lists, games, learning center ideas, technology resources, and more.

Where does your food come from? Could it be from a farm, your garden or even the sea? There are a lot of food sources, and many of them are unique, such as the desert, a mountainside or an urban garden. Learn about some very unusual places around the world where we get our food.

What's to the left of the dog? Is the fork on the tray on the left or right? Look inside this book to find out all about location words.

Did you use scissors today? Then you've used wedges! These simple machines are all around. Take a look inside and discover 13 different ways we use wedges.

What's behind the door? What's in front of the barn? Look inside this book to find out all about location words.

Introducing a series of supplemental educational workbooks that explore language arts topics in Phonics, Writing: Spelling and Grammar, and Vocabulary, brought to you by the World's Greatest Word Game--Mad Libs! Learning is ADJECTIVE, and learning with Mad Libs is double the fun! With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards and is vetted by a top educational consultant, this workbook is designed to reinforce language arts lessons introduced in the classroom in an accessible way for young learners everywhere. Reluctant learners will love the interactive activities within the workbook, and fans of Mad Libs will be delighted to play their favorite fill-in-the-blank word game at the end of each phonics, writing, and vocabulary lesson. Each Mad Libs exercise is crafted to reinforce subjects and themes taught in the lessons explored throughout the workbook--this learning through play approach to learning makes the educational material more engaging, and allows young learners to apply the skills they've been practicing in an exciting, and creative way.

The first-ever Eric Carle preschool workbook, featuring letters, sounds, numbers, counting, and patterns! Preschool children will love the interactive activities within this workbook, and fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar will delight in exploring and learning through a world of popular characters. With material that aligns with national Common Core Standards, and is vetted by a top educational consultant, this workbook is designed to build and reinforce preschool skills in an accessible way for young learners everywhere. This vibrant woorkbook contains: * Interactive activities: Have hands-on fun with basic concepts and objects such as colors, shapes, days of the week, food, and animals. * Learning through play: Make educational material more engaging and allow young learners to apply the skills they've been practicing in an exciting and creative way! * Key Readiness Skills: Set kids up to succeed through interactive, accessible, and engaging workbook exercises. World of Eric Carle is partnering with educational consultant Wiley Blevins, who brings his thirty-plus years of curriculum and educational expertise to each lesson and activity created for this workbook.

Is the castle near or far? Is the deer near the lake? Look inside this book to find out all about location words.

What does the little bear cub climb over? What's hiding under a rock? Look inside this book to find out all about location words.