Zaner-Bloser by Alpha Publishing

G.U.M. PRODUCT SUMMARY: G.U.M. (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) teaches students critical language skills important for successful writing. PRODUCT DETAILS: This effective program offers a flexible format and many ways to engage students in Grades 2-8 in learning the basic building blocks of the English language. - Each grade consists of five units with 12 lessons per unit: • Sentence Structure • Parts of Speech • Usage • Grammar • Mechanics. - Each two-page lesson is organized into five steps and can be completed in around 10-15 minutes per day: • Model of the targeted skill • Skill information • Practice of skill • Written skill application • Activities for skill reinforcement. - The program works with any curriculum and aligns to the U.S. Common Core State Standards. SKILLS EXERCISED: Grammar, speech patterns, English-language learning, writing, proofreading. MATERIALS: Student and Teacher Editions available in print format. • Teacher Edition includes detailed instruction, assessment plans, oral language activities, and strategies to help Englishlanguage learners.

ZANER-BLOSER HANDWRITING PRODUCT SUMMARY: Zaner-Bloser Handwriting teaches children how to write English letters and words in manuscript and cursive (script) handwriting in as little as 15 minutes a day, promoting literacy and development. PRODUCT DETAILS: This effective program offers a flexible format and many ways to engage students in Grades 2-8 in learning the basic building blocks of the English language. This comprehensive program is one of America’s leading handwriting instructional plans for Grades K-8, with colorful, fun activities to engage students. • Full-color Student Editions include step-by-step instructions using models, arrows, guiding lines, stroke descriptions and repetition to reinforce earning. • Student Editions teach manuscript (Grades K-2) and cursive (Grades 2-8) using four basic strokes and writing guidelines with spacing adjusted for letter formation based on development levels. • Student Editions include perforated sheets that can be sent home for practice, with clear instructions for parent support. • Teacher Editions divide lessons into a 3-step plan. • Model, Practice, Evaluate – with clear instructions and ideas to increase learning, particularly for Englishlanguage learners. • Also includes QR codes that lead to instructional videos students can use as additional reinforcement at home. SKILLS EXERCISED: Motor skill development, reading and writing readiness, selfevaluation, manuscript writing (vertical, horizontal, circle, and slant) and cursive writing (undercurve, overcurve, downcurve, and slant). BOOKS: Student and Teacher Editions are available for each grade, K-8. • Spanish materials are also available. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: • Digital Resources for interactive whiteboard letter and numeral formation animations and interactive letter activities for whole-class instruction; Handwriting Apps. 3

HAPPILY EVER AFTER PRODUCT SUMMARY: Happily Ever After is a reading-readiness program that gives children the foundation to begin reading. The program consists of 10 classic stories to help English language learners constantly stay engaged in writing, listening, and speaking. The beautiful illustrations, explicit teaching instructions, and hands-on activities will delight and motivate children. KEY FEATURES: • Classroom set of 10 Big Books of classic children’s stories that form a 10 unit curriculum. • Each unit has 10 lessons: At the pace of one lesson a day (15-30 minutes), each unit takes approximately 2 weeks to teach • Full Teacher Binder with a program overview and instruction books with detailed lesson plans for all units • 6 CDs with full English narration and activities for each story • Large laminated Concept Boards to help teach concepts such as color, shape, and vocabulary • Letter Cards and Blackline Masters Book to teach letter recognition. SKILLS EXERCISED: • English language and vocabulary (including letter recognition) • Listening and direction following • Phonological and phonemic awareness • Auditory discrimination • Fine motor skills. Classroom set of 10 Big Books

PROGRAM COMPONENTS TEACHER BINDER AND MATERIALS • • • • • • • • • •

5 Teacher’s Guides How to Teach Happily Ever After booklet 6 CDs Capital and Lowercase Letter Cards Tactile Cards Color Squares Blackline Masters Book 10 Big Books 10 Concept Boards 10 Group Activity Boards

STUDENT ACTIVITY PAGES PAD • • • •

80 Activity Pages, including CD 10 Take-Home Storybooks Consumable student activity pad has enough material for 8 students

I READ TO WRITE PRODUCT SUMMARY: I Read to Write teaches students to read and analyze multiple texts and write a well-structured response. PRODUCT DETAILS: This program is focused on Grades 2-6 and helps students learn the reading, deep thinking, and response writing skills they need for success on assessments in reading, writing, and math. - Each book contains unit content areas of Science, Social Studies and Math. - Units are divided into three steps: • Read – Students closely read two or three related selections and identify text evidence in the pieces • Think – Students deconstruct and analyze the texts and use evidence to answer text-dependent questions • Write – Students analyze the writing task and write to multiple sources in one of the three text types (Narrative, Informative/ Explanatory and Opinion or Argument). SKILLS EXERCISED: Reading strategies, language comprehension, independent thinking, writing organization, vocabulary. MATERIALS: • Student and Teacher Editions available in print format • Teacher Edition includes easy, flexible and effective instruction, which supports a teacher’s preparation on the text types. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Zaner-Bloser Next Generation Assessment Practice.

SPELLING CONNECTIONS PRODUCT SUMMARY: Based on more than 30 years of research, the program teaches students spelling through meaningful practice activities, technology, and word sorting. PRODUCT DETAILS: This extensive program offers comprehensive instruction on American English word spelling for Grades K-8. - Each grade consists of 36 units designed to be taught in one week per unit and about 15 minutes per day. - A flexible 3-5 day plan provides clear instruction for each phase of learning. • Thinking • Phonics/Vocabulary • Reading • Writing • Assessment. - The program utilizes word sorting to encourage students to learn, practice and internalize key spelling patterns in a fun and self-challenging way. - The program uses diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to monitor progress. - English-language learning is reinforced in each unit for students at all skill levels. Support materials include word and clue cards, audio recording and online activities. - Also includes QR codes that lead to instructional videos students can use as additional reinforcement at home. SKILLS EXERCISED: Spelling patterns, word recognition, vocabulary, memory, literacy. MATERIALS: Student and Teacher Editions are available in print or digital format. • Print is available in consumable (soft cover) or non-consumable (hard cover) versions. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: • Digital Resources: interactive whiteboard activities, word list games, spelling bee functionality, and a digital dictionary • Spelling Support for ELL - vocabulary practice and teaching strategies to accelerate English acquisition. 7

VOICES LEVELED LIBRARY PRODUCT SUMMARY: Supported by over 20 years of research on children’s social and literacy development, Voices Leveled Library (VLL) promotes critical reading skills and strengthens English-language fluency. SAMPLE: The Lion and the Mouse (book, audio file, Assessment Handbook, and short answer comprehension questions: https://highlights.box.com/s m3v5uu3tesy5d8wk4j7x PRODUCT DETAILS: Books are carefully leveled to meet students at their ability level, allowing them to practice reading skills and comprehension. • Books are divided into seven levels (American Grades K-6) and have a Lexile® measure and/or Guided Reading Level. • Each book has audio recording (by a native English speaker) to aid in pronunciation and in soundspelling connections. • Content spans a wide selection of topics, including science and social studies. • Books can be used for small-group instruction and/ or independent learning. SKILLS EXERCISED: Reading skills, reading strategies, language recognition, language comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics. BOOKS: 648 books, available in print or digital format: • Print books can be packaged by title, theme, grade level, and/or collection. • Digital licensing is available for all titles. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: • Teaching Routine Cards – nine cards with ideas for instruction • Assessment Handbook – used to evaluate oral reading fluency • Multiple Choice and Short Answer Comprehension Questions.

ABC 123 JUST FOR ME! PRODUCT SUMMARY: ABC 123 Just For Me! is a handwriting readiness program to prepare young children for handwriting ahead of kindergarten. PRODUCT DETAILS: This effective program uses a progressive approach to teach students letters and numerals. Students are first taught basic handwriting strokes and shapes. Utilizing singalong songs, stories, group worksheets and activities, those skills are then applied to uppercase and lowercase letters. The basic handwriting strokes are described with clear, easy-to-understand language such as “pull down” and “slide right” in each lesson. There are more than 100 lessons, which prepare young children for learning of handwriting skills. • Activity Book: contains a variety of ageappropriate prewriting, letter and numeral activities specifically designed to develop fine-motor skills, handwriting skills and phonemic awareness. • Teacher Guide: provides instructional plans and tips for directing groups. Includes Group Time and Center Time activities and two CDs to support instruction. • The program’s instructional approach is effective for English Language Learners. SKILLS EXERCISED: Handwriting Skills, Letter Recognition, Print Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, Fine-Motor Skills, Gross-Motor Skills. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: • School Home Booklet: blackline masters for 62 takehome, handwriting practice booklets.

STRATEGIES FOR WRITERS PRODUCT SUMMARY: Strategies for Writers provides instruction on writing, composition and grammar so students can thoughtfully convey complex ideas. PRODUCT DETAILS: The holistic program skillfully combines writing and grammar to prepare students in Grades K-8 to be effective and successful writers in various genres. - Divided into four genres: • Narrative • Informative/Explanatory • Opinion or Argument • Descriptive. - Includes step-by-step instruction on the six traits of writing and the writing process: • Pre-write • Draft • Revise • Edit • Publish - Includes writing models that are deconstructed so students learn writing strategies through comparison and example. - Grammar principles are incorporated into the lessons to allow seamless learning. - Content meets U.S. Common Core State Standards with many free online resources available. SKILLS EXERCISED: Writing organization, thought clarity, sentence and paragraph structure, effective communication, creative writing, grammar, collaboration and selfconfidence. MATERIALS: Student and Teacher Editions available in print or digital format. - Teacher Editions include detailed, grade-level appropriate lessons to support instruction. - Online Writing Center: Digital program with games and interactive Whiteboard content. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE: - Write-On/Wipe-Off Cards: Laminated graphic organizers for collaborative learning - My Writer’s Word Book: Lists of high-frequency words (Grades K and 1).

WORD WISDOM PRODUCT SUMMARY: Word Wisdom is a complete program to teach students new vocabulary and improve comprehension. PRODUCT DETAILS: This program is focused on American Grades 3-8 and encourages students to take ownership of their vocabulary and comprehension abilities. - Each grade consists of nine, 30-word units to help students learn more than 300 new vocabulary words per year. - Units are divided into three steps: • Unlock – understand new word meanings using context clues strategies, Latin and Green roots, and reference skills • Process – reinforce word meanings with activities and games • Apply – access higher-level thinking skills by applying new vocabulary in meaningful ways. - The final week in each unit is devoted to review and assessment to track progress. - The program aligns to the US Common Core State Standards. SKILLS EXERCISED: Vocabulary (definition, description, synonyms, antonyms, usage, comparison, contrast), dictionary and thesaurus usage, comprehension, reading, writing. MATERIALS: Student and Teacher Editions available in print format. - Teacher Edition includes weekly and daily instructional planners, student learning objectives, blackline masters for assessment, and teaching tips.

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