Homeschool Bookstore: 6th Grade Literature
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Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Grade 6, Activity TanThe Learning Language Arts Through Literature Student Activity Book for Grade 6 contains student instructions for independent work, enrichment exercises such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities and more that are only found in the Student Activity Book. (Answers found in Teacher Book listed below.) |
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Learning Language Arts Through Literature, Grade 6, Teacher TanThe Tan Book is designed for 6th grade students. Features are as follows: 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans; 4 book studies; 2 units on library and research paper; integrated language arts lessons including grammar, spelling, higher-order thinking and study skills; teacher friendly with little or no teacher preparation needed; review activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice; assessments help the teacher evaluate student's progress.Sixth grade students mature in their language arts skills through 36 lessons. Strong in dictation, they encourage expressive, creative writing. The study of suffixes and prefixes lays groundwork for skills needed at the jr/sr high levels. Passages from great literature encourages the reading of timeless classics. Reviews after most lessons and assessments aid teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses. All literature passages are contained in The Tan Book. Additional books utilized in this level include Little House in the Big Woods, Bambi, Kidnapped, The Hiding Place, Prince Caspian, The Swiss Family Robinson, Robinson Crusoe, Where the Red Fern Grows, The House at Pooh Corner, The Wind in the Willows, Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and Invincible Louisa. |
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Reading Grade 6 Homeschool KitCompelling stories, cheerful illustrations and age-appropriate text
encourage reading in children, and the Biblical themes reinforce
Christian character. Phonics and discussion questions emphasize
comprehension; literary elements, study skills, listening strategies
and vocabulary are emphasized. |
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McGuffey's Eclectic Readers Primer through the Sixth Reader 7 VolumesThis revision of McGuffey's Eclectic Readers features materials applicable to the various reading levels. Many of the stories, poems, and pictures appear as they did in the first edition, but with a more readable print and also a different layout. Each of the volumes is geared to a particular reading level, and provides vocabulary, phonics and cursive writing exercises. These are based on the original readers, with some minor revisions to make the language more understandable for the current times. Stories and poems have been added. There is a primer and six volumes of readers, each reader progressing to a higher grade level. Could be utilized for entire school experience. |
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The Prairie Primer: A Literature Based Unit Study Utilizing the Little House SeriesNo other stories have captured the hearts of 8- to 12-year-olds quite like the Little House on the Prairie series. Now these time-honored tales serve as the basis for a comprehensive homeschool unit---including cross-curricular studies in Bible, literature, science, art, creative writing, cooking, and history! Features twelve 4-week lesson plans for use with grades 3 to 6. Additional materials required. 283 pages, softcover from Cadron Creek. |
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Little House on the Prairie, 9 Vols., slip cased
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Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter, Grade 6Used successfully by classroom teachers, tutors, ESL teachers, and parents, these workbooks have just been revised and updated, with the addition of new reading selections, new vocabulary, and a new writing exercise. Each workbook has thirty-one selections in different subject areas. Within each workbook there are themes that relate the selections to one another, show different aspects of a topic, and give students a broad knowledge of the topic. Selections follow a consistent format: About the Passage introduces the selection to the the reader; Reason for Reading explains the reading skill emphasized; The Selection; Thinking it Over lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing; Studying the Passage asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Words encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph, and Writing About It has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion. 92 pages, paperback. |
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Reading Tutor: Sports Gr 4-8+High-interest, age-appropriate stories and activities that improve reading skills for students of all reading abilities, especially for the reluctant student. The activities in the series focus on a variety of concepts and skills including:
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Reading Tutor: Biographies Gr 4-8+High-interest, age-appropriate stories and activities that improve reading skills for students of all reading abilities, especially for the reluctant student. The activities in the series focus on a variety of concepts and skills including:
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Reading Tutor: Weird, But True Grade 4-8+High-interest, age-appropriate stories and activities that improve reading skills for students of all reading abilities, especially for the reluctant student. The activities in the series focus on a variety of concepts and skills including:
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Children's Books and Their CreatorsUnique in its coverage of contemporary American children's literature, this is a timely single-volume reference covering the books our children are--or could be--reading now, from board books to young adult novels. Entries by nearly 200 experts inform and guide readers about every aspect of children's literature. |
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The Children's Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of TroyTravel back to a mythical time when Achilles, aided by the gods, waged war against the Trojans. And join Odysseus on his journey through murky waters, facing obstacles like the terrifying Scylla and whirring Charybdis, the beautiful enchantress Circe, and the land of the raging Cyclopes. Using narrative threads from The Iliad and The Odyssey, Padraic Colum weaves a stunning adventure with all the drama and power that Homer intended. Recommended for ages 10 and up. |
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Little Pilgrim's Progress: From John Bunyan's ClassicInvite your 6- to 12-year-olds to journey to the Celestial City---with this special version of Pilgrim's Progress adapted just for them! Featuring child-friendly vocabulary and simplified concepts for young readers, Taylor's abridgment leaves Bunyan's unforgettable story line intact. Now fresh illustrations bring the classic to life for contemporary "travelers." 256 pages, softcover from Moody. |
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John Bunyan: The Tinker of Bedford  |
Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children's LiteratureGoodnight, Moon; Frog and Toad; Charlotte's Web; The Hobbit . . . so many classics, so little time! This newly updated, topically arranged guide helps you choose the very best fiction and nonfiction titles by offering thumbnail sketches of hundreds of classic and recent books for kids---from preschool to high school. Foreword by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay. 320 pages, softcover from Crossway Books. |
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The Book Tree: A Christian Reference to Children's Literature (2nd edition)Once upon a time, a carpenter entered a forest and happened upon a wolf wearing a feathered cap. Quick, whose side are you on? If you don't know, then keep reading. Stories provide a road map for life. This is because stories are life. But oftentimes it's easiest to understand where we are when we can look through other eyes-from the perspective of someone else, living somewhere else, some when else. If you thought you knew The Book Tree, think again. Jane and Elizabeth have updated this charming book with over 100 new book reviews, and whimsical illustrations from recommended titles are scattered throughout. New formatting and four indexes (title, author, illustrator, and subject) make it easier than ever to browse for that next well-worn favorite. For those beginning to read for the first time or those beginning to read again, The Book Tree will drop golden apples in your lap, until you can climb high enough to pick for yourself. Paperback. |
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