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"Race Out of Here and into a thrilling addition to the "Story Mode" series - a collection of decodable chapter books designed for beginning readers from grades 2-6. In this series, children just starting to read can sharpen their reading skills with simple words, all the while enjoying the high-stakes plots set in the fascinating world of video games. In "Race Out of Here", our hero, Jack, once finds himself trapped in an unexpected adventure. When Jack stumbles upon a new button labeled "Story Mode" during his usual video game play, he's transported into an exhilarating car racing game. Suddenly, he isn't just playing a game; he's living it. From feeling the grip of the steering wheel in his hands to the rush of cars zooming past him, Jack is no longer at his desk. He's in the driver's seat of a roaring race car on a real track. This isn't a game he can pause or reset. It's a race he must win. Experience the thrill of the race with Jack as he learns to navigate the car, compete with other racers, and push toward victory. With each chapter, young readers will follow Jack's journey, overcoming challenges, picking up crucial skills, and gaining the confidence to face the unexpected. Along the way, they'll also reinforce their own reading skills, turning decoding into a natural and enjoyable activity. Whether it's real or just a game, Jack's heart-pounding race is one readers won't soon forget. Get ready to buckle up and "Race Out of Here" with Jack!"--.

Contains the English and Italian translations of more than 120,000 words, terms, and phrases which are used in contemporary Italian and English.

Presents an introduction to commonly used Spanish and English vocabulary words used to describe the typical town, arranged in twenty scenes, including a house, school, hospital and supermarket, and more.

"A child living in a Vietnamese refugee camp learns their first word in English with a little help from their teacher and grandmother in this heartwarming picture book based on the author's childhood. Many things are different for A?nh now that they've left Vietnam. The weather is colder and they live in a barracks at a refugee camp while they wait for their new life in America to start. A?nh finds comfort in their warmhearted teacher, Miss Mary Ellen, but has trouble with learning to speak English. All A?nh wants is to be able to say 'thank you' to Miss Mary Ellen, but will the words ever stop getting stuck between their head and their voice? With a little inspiration from their grandmother--as well as the chance discovery of an adorable animal--A?nh will try to gather the courage to finally say their first word in a new language"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a visual dictionary of 1,500 Vietnamese words and phrases that includes photographs, English translations, pronunciation guides, and links to audio recordings from native speakers. Categories cover food, transportation, colors, numbers, culture, and holidays.

Introduces basic concepts of paragraph writing, explains the essentials of paragraphs, and provides practice exercises.

Provides mini-lessons and strategies aimed at teaching students in first through third grade to elaborate while writing.

"Reliable, level-headed, easy-to-follow advice on using the traits -- ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions -- so you begin seeing results in your students' work from day one."--Pg.4 of cover.

Offers suggestions and advice for teachers to approach student writing, encouraging them to seek out the "gems" instead of the mistakes, and providing sample assessments of student work and step-by-step instructions.

The author answers the most commonly asked questions concerning setting up writing workshops in the classroom, and offers tips on how to address the individual needs of special-needs students and emphasizing writing to support reading.