Series:

DISTAR LANGUAGE

28 total works

Cover of Language for Thinking, Teacher Presentation Book B
Builds student background a component of the print experience that enables teachers to model student responses and build background knowledge and piques interest

Cover of Language for Thinking, Teacher Presentation Book A
Builds student background a component of the print experience that enables teachers to model student responses and build background knowledge and piques interest

Cover of Language for Thinking, Workbook (Package of 5)
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Language for Learning, Teacher Materials

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Teacher Materials includes:

  • 4 Spiral Bound Presentation Books contain daily lessons, directions for workbook activities, and stories and poems written especially for the program
  • Teacher Guide provides detailed instructions for using the program, a copy of the placement test, a transition lesson, and parent letters
  • Behavioral Objectives Book lists concepts and skills of the program, providing an easy-to-use tool for communicating with parents
  • Skills folder
  • Set of 4 Student Workbooks

Cover of Language for Learning, Activity Blackline Masters
Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Cover of Language for Thinking, Teacher Presentation Book C
Builds student background a component of the print experience that enables teachers to model student responses and build background knowledge and piques interest

Cover of Language for Thinking Grades 1-3, Behavioral Objectives Book
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Language for Thinking, Student Picture Book
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Español to English, Picture Cards
Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Cover of Language for Thinking, Additional Teacher's Guide
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Language for Thinking, Skills Folder Package (for 15 students)
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Language for Learning, Presentation Book A

Language for Learning is a comprehensive oral language program that teaches essential concepts and skills that children need to succeed in school. The program provides carefully sequenced lessons to help students:

  • Learn vocabulary commonly used by teachers, as well as by textbooks and other instructional material
  • Develop precise knowledge of "little," but important, words such as first, next, between, who, what, and where
  • Use different sentence forms, ask and answer questions, and follow instructions
  • Acquire important background information and world-knowledge, such as days of the week, months, and seasons
  • Figure out the logical aspects of language, such as classification and "if-then" reasoning

Spiral Bound Presentation Books contain daily lessons, directions for workbook activities, and stories and poems written especially for the program.

Cover of Language for Learning, Additional Teacher's Guide

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Teacher Guide provides detailed instructions for using the program, a copy of the placement test, a transition lesson, and parent letters

Cover of Language for Learning, Mastery Test Package

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Mastery Test Package include reproducible masters to ensure that students are working on concepts appropriate for their ability.

Cover of Language for Learning, Skills Folder Package (for 15 students)

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

The Skills Folder Package (pkg of 15) makes it easy to chart student progress.

Cover of Language for Thinking, Additional Answer Key
Language for Thinking builds upon the concepts, vocabulary, and statement patterns introduced in Language for Learning. Carefully organized sequences of activities, exceptional vocabulary development, extensive practice, sequencing and retelling exercises, and inference activities set the stage for reading comprehension and the grammatical analysis of written language.

Cover of Language for Learning, Workbook D (Package of 5)
Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Cover of Language for Learning, Workbook C (Package of 5)

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Student Workbook (A-D):

  • Consumable Workbooks sold in packages of 5
  • Activities help students apply what they are learning in new contexts
  • Activities completed under direction of teacher, as well as activities great for independent seatwork
  • Correspond with presentation book to provide additional practice on concepts learned

Cover of Language for Learning, Workbook B (Package of 5)

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Student Workbook (A-D):

  • Consumable Workbooks sold in packages of 5
  • Activities help students apply what they are learning in new contexts
  • Activities completed under direction of teacher, as well as activities great for independent seatwork
  • Correspond with presentation book to provide additional practice on concepts learned
    Teacher Materials:

Cover of Language for Learning, Workbook A (Package of 5)

Language for Learning helps develop strong language skills and give young children and ESL students a solid foundation for literacy. Not only do students learn language skills, they also learn to think. They learn to group objects in different ways, to see the logic behind rules and strategies, and to know how and when to apply these rules. Language for Learning provides practice in vocabulary, word and sentence variety, the development of precise word knowledge, and in hard to teach concepts such as some/all/none and same/different.

Student Workbook (A-D):

  • Consumable Workbooks sold in packages of 5
  • Activities help students apply what they are learning in new contexts
  • Activities completed under direction of teacher, as well as activities great for independent seatwork
  • Correspond with presentation book to provide additional practice on concepts learned