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Pub. Date
2014
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Description
Make your own sock puppets and a stateso you can put on shows for your friends and family. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
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Description
Learn how to weave colorful rubber bands together and create your own jewelry. Crafters practice reading comprehension as they follow the steps for each project. The easiest crafts are at the beginning, to allow the reader to practice scaffolding their knowledge as they learn the domain-specific vocabulary.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
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This book teaches readers how to plan and write fractured fairy tales. They will discover what a fractured fairy tale is, how to prepare a plot outline, develop characters, revise and edit the story, and write a final draft of the narrative. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the development of characters, clear event sequences, plot elements, and the overall creative writing process.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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This book teaches readers how to plan and write comic books. They will discover ways of brainstorming ideas for a comic book story, how to outline a plot using a three-act organizational structure, how to incorporate dialogue and descriptions, and how to write clear and detailed instructions for an artist to draw the accompanying illustrations. A variety of activities provide hints and tips along the way to support the process of planning, organizing,...
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Pub. Date
2013.
Description
Contains activities that encourage readers to read for comprehension, use information gained from the text and illustrations to follow step-by-step directions, determine relationships among steps in a technical process, and build the skills they need to make crafts using recyclable materials.
8) Printmaking
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Printmaking can be used to decorate or enhance all kinds of objects, from posters to playing cards. With this book, crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers...
10) Painting rocks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], ©2013.
Description
This book presents step-by-step instructions for painting rocks, such as a welcome bouquet rock, a garden gnome stone, rockin' shoes, pebble pins, and speaking stones.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Learn how to create your own book, including its cover, pages, and binding. Crafters practice comprehension skills as they use text and diagrams to follow the steps for each project. The activities push students to learn and apply domain-specific vocabulary, practice new techniques, and build on concepts that may already be familiar. Other tools, including an index and additional resources, encourage readers to locate information and explore further...
12) Decorating eggs
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Step-by-step instructions with diagrams and illustrations help readers learn how to decorate eggs using a variety of materials and for different occasions.
13) Carving pumpkins
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
A brief guide to carving pumpkins. Includes craft ideas.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014.
Description
Cook your way across the USA! This title teaches kids to cook local dishes from the East Coast of the United States. Each book is specially formatted to engage kids while reinforcing Common Core Standards in math, reading comprehension, and science. Kid-tested recipes, from Maine Pumpkin Bread to New Hampshire Creamy Clam Chowder, include easy step-by-step instructions and custom, how-to photos. Complete tool and ingredients lists are also provided....