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Connections: Writing & Language
Grades 6–12
An easy-to-use, reference-oriented approach to help students develop their grammar, usage, mechanics, vocabulary, spelling, writing and editing skills.
- The student-friendly format is perfect for supporting both instruction and independent writing.
- Each writing or language minilesson focuses on a targeted skill with scaffolded practice, independent practice, and assessment.
- Reproducible student workbooks for language practice and writing practice include grade-level activities to reinforce skills.
- The content in this program is integrated within the Connections English Language Arts Interactive Gold Editions for ease of implementation as part of a complete literature and language arts program. Contact your educational sales consultant for more information.
Titles in This Program
Connections: Writing & Language—Middle School
Connections: Writing & Language—High School
Program Features & Resources
Features
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.
Teacher Materials
Teacher Edition
The Connections: Writing & Language grade-level specific teacher materials provide planning guidance and instructional support including:
- PowerPoint minilessons in writing and language
- guided instruction
- warm-up activities
- differentiation strategies
- collaborative learning activities
- workplace applications
Assessment
Extensive assessment resources include:
- pretests, chapter, and end-of-course tests
- rubrics
- student models
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