SRA Essentials for Writing Practice Software CD-ROM / Edition 1

by Siegfried Engelmann

Overview

The Essential for Writing CD rom provides: • Practice software offers extended review and practice for those students who need it most. • Lessons cover a wide variety of topics such as punctuating direct quotations, the correct use of pronouns, and using commas appropriately. • Activities resemble common formats of items on state tests to help students demonstrate mastery of skills usually practiced in more authentic ways. Key Features Lessons target the skills, strategies and knowledge students need to be successful on high-stakes tests. Outline diagrams set specific product goals to help students focus on particular aspects of their writing. Grammar, language use and mechanics are woven throughout to improve the quality of writing. Components Teacher Materials include: Presentation Book Teacher’s Guide Answer Key Practice Software CD-ROM

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780076234769
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/11/2009
Series:	EXPRESSIVE WRITING
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range:	11 - 17 Years

About the Author

Siegfried “Zig” Engelmann passed away on February 15, 2019.Much of his life was dedicated to improving the future of all children. Zig, senior author of Direct Instruction programs, was the director of the National Institute for Direct Instruction and former professor of education at the University of Oregon. He has authored over 100 programs, ranging from beginning reading to elementary chemistry and earth sciences. His principal efforts have focused on at-risk, deaf, Down Syndrome, and autistic children. He has authored60 chapters, over 100 articles, and 20 books on educational psychology and instruction, including Theory of Instruction (with Douglas Carnine). He has been involved in nine major research projects and has received the 2002 Award for Education Research from the Council of Scientific Society Presidents. His other awards include the Fred Keller Award from the American Psychological Association and an honorary doctorate from Western Michigan University.