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*THE TAN BOOK​6TH GRADE SKILLS6th grade students mature in their language arts skills through 36 lessons. Passages from great literature encourage the reading of timeless classics. Dictation encourages expressive, creative writing. The updated third edition is even easier to use with new lessons that will introduce your student to additional classic literature. The study of suffixes and prefixes lays groundwork for skills needed at upper grade levels. 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans. Teacher friendly, with little or no teacher preparation needed! Integrated language arts lessons including: grammar, spelling, higher-order thinking, and study skills.Each lesson provides the opportunity for your student to apply his skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc.Four Book StudiesCarry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean LathamThe Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George SpeareBig Red by Jim KjelgaardThe Horse and His Boy by C.S. LewisEach Book Study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities.Two Units:Using the LibraryWriting a Research PaperReview Activities follow each lesson providing additional skill practice.Assessments aid teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses.The Skills Index provides an easy skill reference.The Tan Student Activity Book is the perfect companion for the Tan Teacher Book! Everything in one book: student instruction, a place for writing, and a tool for easy record keeping. Allows for more independent work, a BONUS for teachers. The Tan SAB provides Enrichment Activities such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities and more found ONLY in the SAB. (Answers are found in The Teacher Book.) Please note: The Student Activity Book cannot be used independently.

LLATL 3rd Ed: Tan 6th Grade Student Book

$69.95Price
    • 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans.

    • PLUS 4 Book Studies (listed in the order they appear):

      • Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Latham

      • The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

      • Big Red by Jim Kjelgaard

      • The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis

    • Two Units:

      • Using the Library

      • Writing a Research Paper

    • Review Activities follow most lessons providing additional skill practice.

    • Assessments help teachers evaluate student's progress.

    • The Skills Index provides an easy skill reference.

    • Integrated language arts lessons including: grammar, spelling, higher-order thinking, and study skills.

    • Teacher friendly, with little or no teacher preparation needed!

    6th grade students mature in their language arts skills through 36 lessons. Strong in dictation, encourages expressive, creative writing. The study of suffixes and prefixes lays groundwork for skills needed at upper grade levels. Passages from great literature encourages the reading of timeless classics. Reviews after most lessons and Assessments aid teachers in identifying strengths and weaknesses. Each Book Study contains a summary, vocabulary skills, reading comprehension, and exciting activities. Each unit provides the opportunity for your student to apply his skills through research, creative writing, journal writing, etc.


    The Tan Student Activity Book is the perfect companion for the Tan Teacher Book! Everything in one book: student instruction, a place for writing, and a tool for easy record keeping. Allows for more independent work, a BONUS for teachers. The Tan SAB provides Enrichment Activities such as word puzzles, analogies, logic/reasoning activities and more found ONLY in the SAB.

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