Choice Words!: A Crash Course in Language Arts

by Rebecca Langston-George

Overview

Take a crash course in middle school language arts, and see how grammar, punctuation, and writing skills can be powerful tools in todays world. Grasp grammar by creating a new dance. Make writing as easy as baking a cake. You'll soon discover that language arts are the real deal for real life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491429310
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	11/01/2014
Series:	Crash Course
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	17 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Langston-George is a middle school language arts teacher who also trains teachers in writing instruction.  Her articles, poetry and puzzles have appeared in many children’s magazines. When she’s not at the keyboard Rebecca volunteers for the local chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).  She is also a past president of the Kern Reading Association.  The granddaughter of a fabulous flapper, Rebecca lives in Bakersfield, California.

Editorial Reviews

Language is all about communication. We learn how to communicate through speech and writing and how to understand communication by listening and reading. Once we learn the basics, we can express ourselves more effectively. We also gain self-confidence. Langston-George sets the stage for learning the basic rules of language in a fun way, by comparing the art of communication to learning a multi-step dance and to following a recipe with basic ingredients. Explained over four chapters, complete with lively illustrations and photographs, readers learn about the rhythm of language (grammar), the drama of language (literature), the usefulness of language (informational text), and the application of language (argument, explanation, and narrative). Each chapter stands alone and can be read for information as needed. For example, included are ideas on studying the eight parts of speech in grammar, adding style to language with the right verb or noun and punctuation, learning to research for a special project, spicing up language with similes and metaphors, and learning how to plot a story or write an essay. Every chapter includes quick tips and a pop quiz with answers at the back. A glossary and index are also included. A Crash Course in Language Arts is a great book for budding writers and editors and for those confused about the language arts process. Reviewer: Sharon M. Himsl; Ages 9 to 13.

Children's Literature - Sharon M. Himsl