Voyages In English: Grammar And Writing, Grade Level 6

Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing, Grade Level 6

Let Your Words Take You Where You Want to Go!The new 2011 edition of Voyages in English: Grammar and Writing is the result of decades of research and practice by experts in the field of grammar and writing. Responding to the needs of teachers and students, this new edition provides ample opportunities for practice and review to ensure mastery and improved performance on standardized tests.Voyages in English 2011 Enables children to master grammar through direct instruction, rigorous practice, written application, and ongoing assessment. Provides master and novice teachers with support and straightforward, practical lesson plans that can be presented with confidence. Guides children to experience, explore, and improve their writing through the in-depth study of unique writing genres, writing-skill lessons, and the implementation of the writing process. Provides children and teachers with opportunities to use technology as a means to learn, assess, apply new skills, and communicate outside of the school setting. Gives children the speaking and writing practice and tools they need to communicate with clarity, accuracy, and ease.New 2011 FeaturesWeve taken the best of the past and incorporated learning tools for todays students and the world they live in. More exercises in all components offer additional opportunities for review and practice. Daily Maintenance offers quick, daily practice for grammar concepts previously taught to ensure mastery of skills. Improved assessments offer more thorough testing of topics. Grammar and writing assessments are not integrated, providing more flexibility for teachers. ExamView Assessment Suite Test Generator CD allows for 25% more testing questions and flexibility in creating individualized tests. Integration opportunities are included in the lessons to naturally show the relationship between grammar and writing. Tech Tips and technology opportunities allow teachers to incorporate technology into lesson plans and homework assignments. Online resources provide additional support for teachers and additional practice for students.Program ComponentsStudent EditionDeveloped in a student-friendly manner to engage all learners, the Student Edition provides clear instruction and guided practice in the writing process, the traits of effective writing, and the structure and mechanics of language.Teacher EditionConsistent in structure and full of helpful instructional tools, the Teacher Edition offers a straightforward, flexible plan for integrating grammar and writing. Teacher Planning Pages provide additional background information and teaching tips for ease in lesson planning.Practice Book*Additional exercises connected to the textbook offer ample review and practice opportunities in grammar and writing skills.Assessment Book*Effective assessment enables teachers to record progress, differentiate instruction, and challenge students accordingly. A variety of assessments are included.Test Generator*The ExamView Assessment Suite Test Generator provides an adaptable tool to create a variety of assessments. The preformatted yet customizable assessments correspond with the Assessment Book and provide an additional 25% new test items for each assessment.*Supplemental componentWeb SiteWeb FeaturesFor Students Additional opportunities to build and practice grammar and writing skills Grammar and Mechanics Handbook for at-home use Interactive games for more practice Additional writing activities expand learning.For Teachers Tools and support to plan and execute lessons Grammar Guides online resource helps you teach grammar clearly, creatively, and confidently. Video Tools to effectively implement grammar lessons and writing chapters into your classroom. Lesson Plan Charts show how to integrate the grammar and writing sections.Two Core Parts-One Cohesive ProgramVoyages in English is organized into two distinct parts: grammar and writing. The student books are