"English is so illogical!" It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible... especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance? --Denise Eide Uncovering the Logic of English challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like "Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house?" and "Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion?" With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes, this book describes: - the phonograms and spelling rules which explain 98% of English words - how English words are formed and how this knowledge can revolutionize vocabulary development - how understanding the reasons behind English spelling prevents students from needing to guess The author's inspiring commentary makes a compelling case that understanding the logic of English could transform literacy education and help solve America's literacy crisis. Thorough and filled with the latest linguistic and reading research, Uncovering the Logic of English demonstrates why this systematic approach should be as foundational to our education as 1+1=2.

It’s the revolutionary English language arts study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest. Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts . . .takes students from grammar to reading comprehension to writing with ease, including parts of speech, active and passive verbs, Greek and Latin roots and affixes; nuances in word meanings; textual analysis, authorship, structure, and other skills for reading fiction and nonfiction; and writing arguments, informative texts, and narratives. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five books in all, and each is the only book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English Language Arts, and World History. Inside the reader will find every subject’s key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors. Definitions explained. Doodles that illuminate tricky concepts in marker. Mnemonics for memorable shortcuts. And quizzes to recap it all. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. They make learning fun, and are the perfect next step for every kid who grew up on Brain Quest.

Roots English 1 is an English language study book for beginner students who can read, but are just starting to develop their English language skills. The textbook uses stories from An I Can Read Book series, levels 2 and 3, to build up students' reading comprehension and vocabulary. Roots English 1 also focuses on basic grammar practice (i.e. verbs, adjective, word order, time clauses), simple short story and sentence writing, and more. The stories used in Roots English are: Big Max: Detectives don't come much smarter or smaller than Max. In this story, Max helps a king find his missing elephant. The Golly Sisters Go West: Unlike Max, the Golly sisters aren't so clever, but they sure have fun on their adventure to move out West, wherever that is. Frog and Toad All Year: Frog and Toad is a story about 2 best friends living their lives together throughout the four seasons. Emma's Strange Pet: Little brothers can be a pain, but Emma is a great older sister in this story about picking the right pet, and living with it. Roots English 1 helps guide students into both learning and enjoying English. Students who use this textbook will have many chances to practice reading, writing, and speaking with the interesting and fun exercises throughout the book.

Read Today is an integrated learning system that includes workbooks and free interactive online games and lessons. Each exercise is fun and easy for young children yet sophisticated enough to support older language learners. In this book, we teach upper and lower case letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.