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The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities, Grade 5: 100 Activities for After-School and Summer Reading Fun (Reading Comprehension Activities)
by Ann Richmond FisherMake reading comprehension fun with 100 activities for 5th gradersWhen kids can learn cool new facts or go on fictional journeys with talking dragons and pirate ships, reading doesn't feel like homework—it feels like an adventure! This workbook is filled with exercises that help students practice core reading comprehension skills while exploring fun stories and ideas. Kids will learn essential 5th grade concepts like using context clues, integrating information from multiple sources, drawing inferences, and more.This reading comprehension workbook for 5th graders includes:A variety of activities—Keep kids engaged with word puzzles, drawing, matching games, and other creative exercises that make learning enjoyable.Core curriculum—This workbook is aligned with the national standards for 5th grade learning, complete with a label for each activity to indicate which core skill it teaches.Progressive skill-building—Students will strengthen their skills with reading comprehension exercises that start simple and grow more challenging.Boost reading comprehension skills with help from this fun-filled 5th grade workbook.
The Story of Harriet Tubman: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story Of)
by Christine PlattDiscover the life of Harriet Tubman—a story about about courage, bravery, and freedom for kids ages 6 to 9Harriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being enslaved on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history.Independent reading—This Harriet Tubman biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Harriet's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Harriet fought to make the world a better place in this African American history book for kids.How will her Harriet Tubman's courageous spirit inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.
Photography for Kids: A Beginner's Book
by JP PullosBecome a photographer with this guide to photography for kids ages 8 to 12A good photo can tell a story, express your creativity, and document moments from your life in a way that only you can capture. Learn how to create incredible images that are uniquely yours with this guide to photography for kids. All you need is the most basic digital camera or smartphone camera—no fancy equipment required. You'll learn all about framing, composition, lighting, depth, dimension, and lines. Then, put your new knowledge into practice with engaging exercises that include step-by-step instructions.This book about photography for kids includes:Photography fundamentals—Discover how a camera works, a brief history of photography, what makes a photo good, and a checklist for getting started.Example photos—Explore high-quality photographs that illustrate the concepts you're learning and inspire you to get creative.Tips and how-tos—Find pointers that explain the technical details of great photos and show you ways to make adjustments in a variety of real-life situations.Discover the joy of photography with this beginner-friendly book about photography for kids.
The History of the American Revolution: A History Book for New Readers (The History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers)
by Emma Carlson BerneDiscover the history of the American Revolution—an introduction for kids ages 6 to 9On April 19, 1775, the American Minutemen clashed with British troops in the Battles of Lexington and Concord. These battles marked the beginning of the American Revolution. After five years of planning and fighting, the British surrendered and the United States was finally free. This colorfully illustrated story takes kids on a journey through the events that led to revolution, the war itself, and the birth of a new nation.This guide to the American Revolution for kids features:A visual timeline—Kids will be able to easily follow the history of the American Revolution thanks to a timeline marking major milestones.Core curriculum—Teach kids about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How behind the American Revolution, then test their knowledge with a quick quiz after they finish.Lasting changes—Encourage kids to explore thought-provoking questions that help them better understand what life was like during the war.Get early readers excited to learn about the United States with this standout among American history books for kids.
Essential Speed Reading Techniques: How to Become a Better, Faster Reader
by Katya SebersonFly through books with this essential speed reading guide.Faster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding—and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and challenges, and make visible progress through a series of engaging exercises.Choose from a variety of strategies and practices proven to advance speed and improve reading comprehension. The integrated exercises help develop your skills, allowing you to read quickly—and still enjoy every word. Whether you're reading an entertaining novel or a challenging textbook, this speed reading guide will help you sail right through.In Essential Speed Reading Techniques, you'll find:Achievable goals—Improve your speed by setting realistic goals based on your own individual baseline.Track your improvement—Assess your progress with self-tests for knowledge retention, smooth eye movement, and more.Tips and tricks—Discover speed reading strategies to minimize rereading, focus your attention, and reduce eyestrain from screens.With the personalized strategies in Essential Speed Reading Techniques, boosting your speed and reading comprehension will be a breeze.
The Married Couple's Bible Study: 12 Weeks of Readings and Reflections to Strengthen Your Marriage
by Krys McDonaldStrengthen your marriage through ScriptureAll marriages take effort and intention—and studying Scripture together can provide the guidance you need to thrive at every stage of your relationship. Whether you're going through a challenging time or just looking to grow even closer, this inspiring Bible study shows you how to make your relationship and your faith a priority. Over the course of twelve weeks, you'll deepen your bond with each other while ensuring that God remains at the center of your marriage. Created for busy couples—Carving out time for the Lord is easy; weekly studies consist of three scripture passages, reflective prompts, and prayers you can do together in 15 to 20 minutes. Explore common challenges—Find deeper meaning in God's Word with thoughtful commentary that speaks to issues all married couples face, from establishing good communication to remaining faithful.Lessons for life—Apply the Lord's teaching to your everyday life through engaging activities that ask you to celebrate each other, practice active listening, foster intimacy, and more. Grow closer to your spouse and to the Lord with The MarriedCouple's Bible Study .
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Ready-to-Read Graphics)
by Kaz WindnessA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Graphic Novel & Comic A New York Public Library Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book This heartwarming and affirming Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book celebrates the beauty of true friendship!Worm and Caterpillar are friends—best friends. Worm loves how they are just alike, but Caterpillar has a feeling there is a big change coming. Then Caterpillar disappears for a while and comes back as Butterfly. Will Butterfly and Worm still be friends? Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with accessible vocabulary, and sequential storytelling that is spot-on for beginning readers. There&’s even a how-to guide for reading graphic novels at the beginning of each book.
The Story of Kamala Harris: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story Of)
by Tonya LeslieDiscover the life of Kamala Harris—a story for kids ages 6 to 9 about fighting for justice. The new edition, updated to reflect her vice presidency and 2024 presidential run!Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States—and now she is running for president! Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, a U.S. senator, vice president, and run for president twice! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader, role model, and presidential candidate in this updated edition.Independent reading—This Kamala Harris biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Kamala's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to a presidential candidate with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life.How will Kamala's belief in a better world inspire you?Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Princess Diana, and Eliza Hamilton.
Architecture for Teens: A Beginner's Book for Aspiring Architects
by Danielle WillkensA practical introduction to architecture for aspiring teen architectsArchitecture is a fascinating, diverse field that blends technology, creativity, engineering, and even psychology. Discover the possibilities with this in-depth choice in architecture books for teens. Delve into the world of architecture, learn about recent innovations in sustainability and inclusivity, and uncover the details behind real architectural projects.Explore an overview of architectural movements and designers from prehistory to modern-day, and check out inspiring interviews with working professionals. With tons of practical advice for pursuing a career, you'll find out how you can become an architect and help build an environmentally responsible world from the ground up!Go beyond other architecture books for teens with:Architecture essentials—Get to know the five basic elements of architecture: structure, program, economics, aesthetics, and region.Creative career options—Learn what it means to work in residential or industrial architecture, specialize in historic preservation, create landscapes, innovate in urban planning, and more.Real-world examples—Go behind the scenes on real architectural projects with colorful illustrations, breakdowns of the design process, and thoughtful examinations of their impact.This book makes an excellent choice for Christmas gifts for teens, offering a unique blend of education and inspiration. It's also perfect as a stocking stuffer for teens who are curious about the world of architecture!
Women of the Bible: A 12-Week Bible Study for Christian Women
by Kimberlee HermanLearn from the lives of Biblical women through 12 weeks of Bible study The Lord has called upon many women throughout Scripture—women from all walks of life who stepped up when He made them a part of His plans. This book highlights 12 of these women and the valuable lessons you can learn from their stories, inspiring you to persevere through tough times and listen when He calls you in your heart.What sets this book apart:12 weeks, 12 women—Find 12 weeklong study sessions, each focusing on the life of one woman from the Bible, including Rahab, Deborah, Mary of Bethany, and more.Readings and reflections—Apply the wisdom of these Biblical women to your own life with insightful commentary and thought-provoking questions to help you reflect on each day's passage from Scripture.Powerful lessons—Explore what each woman's unique experiences with the Lord can teach you about redemption, courage, and humility.See how God worked through the women of the Bible with this standout among Christian books for women.
Snakes for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Venom, Scales, and Life in the Wild (Junior Scientists)
by Michael G. StarkeyCome face to face with mysterious snakes with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Take an amazing journey into the wonderful world of snakes—fangs, rattles, scales, and all. Snakes for Kids is filled with fascinating facts and wild photographs that will take you close up to serpents from around the globe! Dive into their habitats and life cycles and see how their relationships with other animals create balance in the food web and help keep ecosystems healthy.Start by learning more about some of your favorite snakes—from the King Cobra to the massive Anaconda. Discover how they move, what they eat, why they shed their skin, and plenty of other cool details. You'll also meet a few lesser-known snakes, like the strange family of blind snakes that tunnel underground. Learn everything there is to know about these mysterious reptiles and become an expert on our slithering friends.Snakes for Kids includes:So many snakes!—Check out all the interesting information on 45 different species.Age-appropriate—The reading level is perfect for kids ages 6 to 9.Colorful photos—Detailed pictures allow you to see what the snakes look like in the wild.If you've been searching for a great kids book about snakes, look no further—this one has it all.
Focus & Thrive: Tools to Get Organized, Plan Ahead, and Achieve Your Goals
by Laurie Chaikind McNultyConceive, believe, achieve—strategies to help teens ages 13 to 17 build executive functioning skillsExecutive functioning is the way we manage our daily lives, including organization, planning ahead, and getting started on important tasks. These abilities may be easier for some and more challenging for others to master. Focus and Thrive is full of practical tools to help teens uncover strengths and develop executive functioning skills like staying focused, getting organized, making plans, and managing time.From creating a checklist to maintaining a daily routine, this supportive executive functioning guide can help you feel more confident in finishing everyday tasks at school, at home, at work, and beyond. Ultimately, this straightforward approach to building executive function skills will put you on the path to achieving your goals with focus and determination.This executive functioning book for teens features:Step-by-step solutions—Discover simple strategies to tackle difficult situations you face everyday.Easy "life hacks"—Learn how you can overcome challenges like forgetting your belongings, communicating your needs, and more.Powerful tools—Find a system that works for you with graphic organizers and sample checklists you can copy and reuse.Develop better organization and time-management skills with this executive functioning resource for teens.
Apocrypha for Beginners: A Guide to Understanding and Exploring Scriptures Beyond the Bible
by Brandon W. HawkGo beyond the Bible with this simple introduction to apocryphaWhether they were lost, cut, or censored, the various apocryphal stories offer unique opportunities to learn about the histories of Judaism and Christianity while broadening spiritual understanding. But exploring this vast canon of texts alone can be daunting. Apocrypha for Beginners makes it simple by offering a guided experience, helping explain each piece's importance and contextualize its place in history.This standout among religious books includes:More than 50 apocrypha—Delve into a variety of apocrypha from different eras and cultures, like the Book of Enoch, the Gospel of Judas, and more.In-depth commentary—Better understand each text with a brief summary of its origin, meaning, and cultural significance.Easy-to-follow info—Explore the history of Judaism and Christianity with the help of a detailed timeline, canon comparison chart, and index of important individuals.Take your Bible study to the next level with Apocrypha for Beginners.
American Sign Language for Beginners: Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days
by Rochelle BarlowA 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign LanguageThere's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom.From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign Language in the real world. Each daily lesson takes less than 30 minutes to complete and focuses on a single set of vocabulary or ASL grammar. Throughout the course, you'll find key phrases, helpful memory tips, signing practice activities, and insight into deaf culture. Start your ASL masterclass today.American Sign Language for Beginners includes:30 Days of easy ASL—Start off right with an accelerated plan designed to help you begin signing in just one month.Easy-to-understand instructions—Lessons concentrate on a single idea or subject and include photographs to demonstrate signs.Everyday phrases—Daily instruction highlights vocabulary you're most likely to need as you explore ASL in your daily life.Jump-start your learning experience with American Sign Language for Beginners!
Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women
by Mari Hernandez-TutenBlossom in Biblical womanhood—studying God's Word in five minutes a dayYou are a woman of valor! Celebrate with Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women. This Bible study offers short lessons on Proverbs 31, a joyful poem describing the characteristics of a godly woman. Unlock the guidance in its verses, exploring who you are as a daughter of the King—and how to better serve Him in your family and community.In this Bible study, you'll examine womanhood and faith in Proverbs 31 through commentary, guided prayers, and more. Designed for your busy life, most lessons take just a few minutes and require only a pen and your Bible. The integrated writing space lets you collect your thoughts during Bible study directly in the book—finding more ways to put His love into action.Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women includes:Five minutes a day—The brief, accessible daily studies include thoughtful lessons, prayers, writing prompts, exercises, and more.Seven weeks to grow—Delve deeper into reflection and discussion on Day 7, and find concrete steps to act on what you've studied.Together in Christ—Work through the Bible study on your own or in a women's group—each week has plenty of inspiration and insight to share.Deepen and grow your connection with God with Proverbs 31 in 5 Minutes a Day: A Bible Study for Women.
The Homeschooling Starter Guide: How to Create and Adapt the Best Education Action Plan for Your Needs
by Gina M. RileyGet started with homeschooling for grade levels K-12Homeschooling can help kids of all ages immerse themselves in learning that builds on their unique strengths, interests, and preferences. It gives them the chance to thrive with one-on-one attention and customized lesson plans that fit their learning style—and their family's needs. This starter guide to homeschooling is the ultimate resource for turning any home into an ideal school environment and helping any child succeed.Learn how to homeschool:Schooling styles—Compare the most popular education philosophies and homeschool models, and choose the best combination for every homeschool situation.Stay on track—Find checklists, calendars, tables, and step-by-step instructions to help set and track homeschooling goals.Standards and requirements—Get a general breakdown of U.S. homeschooling requirements, along with easy and affordable ways to develop custom curriculum.Inclusive action plans—Learn to create a homeschooling structure that accommodates each child's culture, language, religion, special needs, and more.Build a complete action plan for effective home learning with The Homeschooling Starter Guide.
American Sign Language Made Easy for Beginners: A Visual Guide with ASL Signs, Lessons, and Quizzes
by Travis Belmontes-MerrellLearn American Sign Language the easy way! Become a lifelong learner of American Sign Language (ASL) with this guide for true beginners. It breaks down ASL fundamentals and gives you step-by-step instructions for signing more than 400 vocabulary words, organized by practical topics like greetings, hobbies, times, places, and more.The building blocks of ASL—Lay the foundation for ASL learning as you explore the five parameters of signing: handshape, location, movement, palm orientation, and non-manual markers.Clear guidance for novices—Learn how to sign each vocabulary word with the help of detailed written directions and large, full-color photos, so you know you're doing it right even if it's your first sign ever.Lessons and quizzes—Put your new skills to the test with themed lessons designed for real-world conversations, and brief quizzes at the end of each section.Make learning ASL fun and easy with this top choice in American Sign Language books for beginners.
Mandala Rock Painting Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions for Timeless Designs
by Carla SchauerMaster the art of mandala rock painting Creating the satisfying curves and colors of a perfect mandala stone is both fun and relaxing—and it's a skill anyone can learn! This simplified guide takes you through the whole process, from picking the right rock to choosing your paints, so you can create everything from an Affirming Aqua Mandala to a Sea Urchin Symmetry Mandala.Sharpen your skills—Find step-by-step instructions to help you choose your hues and execute every swirl, swish, and circle.Delightful designs—Dive into 25 easy tutorials, featuring motifs and palettes inspired by the natural world.Finish with a flourish—Get tips for protecting your artwork from wear and weather, plus inspiration for how to use them as gifts, decor, and more.Grab this book today, and turn any plain rock into a vibrant work of art.
English Grammar: 100 Tragically Common Mistakes (and How to Correct Them)
by Sean WilliamsThe practical English grammar guide for perfect writing.Gone are the days when you worry about embarrassing yourself with pesky misplaced modifiers or dreaded double negatives. Next time you have a nagging grammar question, pick up this practical guide and write with clarity and confidence.English Grammar spares you the lessons and cuts right to the answers. Designed for fast reference, this book makes it easy to avoid the most cringe-worthy mistakes in the English language—and maybe even make your grade school grammar teacher proud.Inside English Grammar:English Grammar goofs—Avoid falling into the most common traps with guidelines for incomplete sentences, possessive pronouns with gerunds, dangling modifiers and more.Word mix-ups—Learn the difference between common word misuses like sex vs. gender, its and it's, whose and who's, the list goes on…Write with style—Make a good (and grammatically correct) impression with every sentence you pen using these easy writing hacks and suggestions.Everyone makes mistakes—but with this English grammar guide you'll make a lot fewer of them. Period.
Justice Lessons: System-Affected Scholars and the Future of Criminal Justice Transformation
by Grant E. TietjenSince the 1990s, the community of scholar-activists who have had contact with the criminal legal system has grown rapidly, solidifying into an international movement. Drawing on in-depth conversations with system-affected academics as well as his own experience with incarceration, Grant E. Tietjen traces the history, positive impacts, and future promise of this movement. By offering networks of support to system-affected people seeking higher education and using the perspectives afforded them by their lived experiences to push their disciplines forward, the movement effects reciprocal changes between the individual and the entire institution of higher education. These changes, Tietjen argues, ripple outward and stand to contribute to the wider movement against carceral responses to harm.
Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Aaron Blackwelder Jason CowleyPrepare your students for a future where AI literacy is crucial Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and seems on the brink of transforming education. As teachers, we know that AI will not diminish the need for students to learn essential skills. It will, however, change how we teach and will require us to develop new skill sets for instruction and assessment. Teachers have a new opportunity—to embrace future-ready instruction that prepares students to engage in a world that expects them to be AI literate. In Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, authors Aaron Blackwelder and Jason Cowley explore the integration of AI in the classroom and its potential to revolutionize teaching. Much more than simply a book about using AI tools, this rich resource aims to help teachers raise rigor, increase engagement, and promote more meaningful learning opportunities in their classrooms as they embrace the future of teaching and learning. Offering evergreen principles and strategies to help educators navigate the age of AI, this book Encourages critical thinking about the ethical use of AI to foster conversations with students Highlights various practical tools that can help teachers meet diverse student learning needs as well as create AI-proof assignments Includes chapter vignettes, sample AI prompts, activities, reflective questions, and links to online resources to support teachers′ work in the classroom Examines how to leverage AI to streamline rudimentary tasks such as lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation, allowing teachers to focus on building relationships, providing feedback, and personalizing learning for their students Written by two secondary teachers, this book is an essential resource for K–12 teachers and administrators looking to move beyond the basics of using AI. By equipping educators to become leaders in this transformation, Future-Ready Teaching With AI demonstrates how to harness the power of AI to help every student thrive.
Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Corwin Teaching Essentials)
by Aaron Blackwelder Jason CowleyPrepare your students for a future where AI literacy is crucial Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and seems on the brink of transforming education. As teachers, we know that AI will not diminish the need for students to learn essential skills. It will, however, change how we teach and will require us to develop new skill sets for instruction and assessment. Teachers have a new opportunity—to embrace future-ready instruction that prepares students to engage in a world that expects them to be AI literate. In Future-Ready Teaching With AI: Unlocking Student Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, authors Aaron Blackwelder and Jason Cowley explore the integration of AI in the classroom and its potential to revolutionize teaching. Much more than simply a book about using AI tools, this rich resource aims to help teachers raise rigor, increase engagement, and promote more meaningful learning opportunities in their classrooms as they embrace the future of teaching and learning. Offering evergreen principles and strategies to help educators navigate the age of AI, this book Encourages critical thinking about the ethical use of AI to foster conversations with students Highlights various practical tools that can help teachers meet diverse student learning needs as well as create AI-proof assignments Includes chapter vignettes, sample AI prompts, activities, reflective questions, and links to online resources to support teachers′ work in the classroom Examines how to leverage AI to streamline rudimentary tasks such as lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation, allowing teachers to focus on building relationships, providing feedback, and personalizing learning for their students Written by two secondary teachers, this book is an essential resource for K–12 teachers and administrators looking to move beyond the basics of using AI. By equipping educators to become leaders in this transformation, Future-Ready Teaching With AI demonstrates how to harness the power of AI to help every student thrive.
Chinese Language Education and Second Language Chinese Acquisition: An Interface with Chinese Linguistics (The Routledge Series on Chinese Language Education)
by Jing Jin Sihui KeThis edited volume presents the latest scholarly endeavors to synergize Chinese linguistics with Chinese language education and L2 Chinese acquisition, a direction of inquiry that has emerged as a rapidly developing area and attracted both teaching practitioners and linguists’ interests in recent years.The studies presented in the volume approach a diversity of issues, ranging over linguistics-informed Chinese language education in the contexts of Hong Kong, mainland China, and overseas countries; language pedagogies along various linguistic approaches; L2 Chinese development of different linguistic properties; bilingualism and multilingualism among adult and school learners; as well as linguistically grounded Chinese language learning and teaching via digital means. The volume offers to deepen the reader’s understanding of the existing theories on Chinese language education and L2 Chinese acquisition, and the linguistic theories regarding the nature, component modules, and development of the human language faculty. It also offers new pedagogical inspiration, based on cutting-edge empirical research, for Chinese language teaching in different educational settings.Of interest to scholars in the fields of Chinese language teaching and learning, second language acquisition, or applied linguistics, this volume contributes to the emerging field of educational applications of linguistics and presents an overarching framework that bridges a long-lasting division between language teaching practice and linguistic research.
The Norton Guide to AP® Literature (AP® Edition): Writing And Skills
by Melissa Smith Susan BarberThe guidance every AP® Literature student needs The Norton Guide to AP® Literature, written by master teachers, provides all the instruction that students need to succeed in the course. The book unpacks and demystifies the skills central to the course, and offers four chapters on writing that walk students through the process of close reading and illustrate strategies for effective writing. Targeted, scaffolded lessons and two full practice AP® exams at the end of the book will make all AP® Literature students confident in their ability to succeed in the class and on the exam. This purchase offers access to the digital ebook only.
Unlocking the Treasury: Elementary Learning for Boys in Qing China (ASIANetwork Books)
by Katherine NgoIn recent years, the renewed interest in traditional Chinese elementary educational material has led to an increased use of these texts as teaching materials in Chinese schools, as well as popular literature and in academic research. Unlocking the Treasury: Elementary Learning for Boys in Qing China seeks to address the existing gap in Western scholarship regarding pre-modern Chinese primary education, its theories, and textbooks. With a focus on the Qing dynasty textbook, Treasury of Elementary Learning (Youxue qionglin 幼學瓊林), this volume is the first major study of the Treasury in English and reveals a rich tradition of education through close and critical readings of the text. Unlocking the Treasury grounds its study of primary education in the intellectual history of the period. Using the concept of interpretive communities, Katherine Ngo explores the impact of socio-political influences and differences in Qing schools of thought, including the school of principle, the school of heart-mind, and practical learning. As such, this volume examines the Treasury through three critical readings of the text: as a handbook for practical learning, a child-oriented reading of the school of heart-mind, and the instrumental perspective of education as examination training. Ngo reframes the curricular content, skills, learning approaches, and teaching strategies of Chinese pre-modern elementary education with the goal of facilitating a broader transcultural dialogue in contemporary education. Far from the notion of traditional Chinese elementary education being monolithic and “rote learning,” Unlocking the Treasury reveals that elementary learning in the Qing dynasty offered a sophisticated and complex educational agenda with diverse learning goals of examination, preparation, moral development, and textual scholarship training that were shaped by intellectual trends of the time. An engaging text for scholars of Qing China and historians of education alike, Katherine Ngo’s Unlocking the Treasury is essential to understanding the philosophical, historical, literary, and psychological dimensions of education and educational theory in the Qing era.