National Geographic 6-12 Catalog 2008-2009 - (Page 130) Grades 6–8 Science and Social Studies Language, Literacy & Vocabulary Reading Expeditions Conclusive data shows that students who do not master academic language, vocabulary, and content fall further behind their peers with each grade. Language, Literacy & Vocabulary Reading Expeditions combines development of academic language and vocabulary, nonfiction reading skills and strategies, and essential Science and Social Studies content— all in one program. Literacy Development and Grade-Level Content • Engaging Student Books present high-interest Science and Social Studies content and stunning photographs organized to support learning • Scaffolded instruction meets the needs of diverse learners—English language learners, at-risk students, and students with learning challenges • Formats are considerate of older, more mature students. Science Series • Life Science/Human Body • Physical Science • Earth Science 8 Titles 7 Titles 9 Titles Social Studies Series • Ancient Civilizations • U.S. History and Life • U.S. Regions 5 Titles 14 Titles 5 Titles Everything You Need for Instruction Student Books and Audiolessons on CD • Visually rich Student Books bring content to life • Audiolessons on CD support students’ independent fluent reading. flu Teacher’s Guide and Assessments • A Teacher’s Guide for each Series • Five-day lesson plans for each book • Differentiated instruction for varying levels of language proficiency • Formal and informal assessment tools. Learning Masters • Reproducible • Support instruction • Provide multiple opportunities for practice and assessment. Transparencies • Four transparencies per book • Develop key concepts • Build academic vocabulary • Support comprehension. 130
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