Language Power Now is a series of practice exercises that develops vocabulary, grammar, writing, and research skills. Empower your students with the foundational skills they need to become effective writers.
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Every lesson ends with an exercise that asks students to go beyond the book to apply the skills they are being taught. These exercises encourage students to use real-world texts, their peers, and their own portfolios to deepen their learning
Students learn effective research methods, such as developing inquiry questions, searching for and evaluating sources, taking notes, paraphrasing and citing to avoid plagiarism, and protecting their privacy online.
The series uses a systematic approach to building skills from one level to next. All lessons are written using accessible language to support students at a wide range of reading and writing levels.
The student workbooks in this series have been structured by letter to meet students’ reading comprehension and writing competency. The Scope and Sequence chart outlines the systematic approach to building skills from one level to the next.
Nelson Social Studies is delivered in two modules per grade to match the strands of the curriculum. Each module includes a Student Book, a set of Activity Cards, a Teacher’s Resource, and the option of additional online material.
Dr. Ruth McQuirter Scott is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Brock University, where she teaches language arts and graduate writing courses. She also co-authored the Canadian Spelling Program for Grades 1–8 (Gage, 1999). Her research bridges theory and practice in the field of spelling.
Each book is organized into six sections: Work with Vocabulary, Build Sentences, Know Capitalization and punctuation, Grasp Grammar and Usage, Craft and Compose, Develop Research Skills.
The Teacher’s Resource provides assessment for and of learning tools. Assessment tools include: Pre-tests, Post-tests, Checklist, Answer Keys, and Student Self-Evaluation.
Every level in Language Power Now is also available in a Blackline Master format, which allows you to photocopy the entire book.