The Westing Game Teacher's Manual
Author | : Nancy Romero |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2014-12-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 1602403945 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781602403949 |
Rating | : 4/5 (949 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Westing Game Teacher's Manual written by Nancy Romero and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The teacher's version of Talent Development Secondary's Discussion Guide to Ellen Raskin's challenging mystery The Westing Game, this manual begins with a summary of the book, author bio, and tips for teacher preparation and background-building activities. Each section includes selected vocabulary words, highlights important literary devices and features, provides discussion questions and answers, and suggests literature-related writing and extension activities. Glossaries, sample sentences using vocabulary words, and whole-class discussion pointers are also provided. A special reproducible assessment section at the back of the manual includes a review, a literature content evaluation, and a vocabulary test for each section of the novel. Wide margins for personal notes make it practical and user-friendly. This curriculum, developed at Johns Hopkins University, is used in schools across the country.