Seize the Meaning! provides you with the tools you need to help your elementary school child become an effective, active reader. This user-friendly, practical guide is divided into seven chapters, each of which covers an essential element of reading comprehension: definition, foundation, evaluation, instruction, participation, intuition, and emancipation. Each chapter includes: At Promise/At Risk:An overview of the element of reading comprehension being discussed, why it matters, and what happens in its absence; Gpals: What to aim for when working with your child on each element of comprehension; Tools: Learning games, activities, and tips to help your child achieve those goals; Landmines: What to watch out for and how to spot trouble General principles of good practice, the acronym stands for visualize, anticipate, interpret, and listen; Evidence: A sample illustrating the importance of each element of comprehension. 作者简介： Priscilla L.Vail,M.A.T. Priscilla L.
Alfie Budd found the perfect woman with whom to spend the rest of his life - and then lost her. He doesn't believe you geta second chance at love. Return the to the England he left behind during the brief, idyllic time of his marriage, Alfie finds tlle rest of his world collapsing around him. He takes comfort in a string of pointless, transient affairs, and he tries to learn Tai Chi from an old Chinese man, George Chang. Will Alfie ever find a family life as strong as the Changs'? And can he give up meaningless sex4for a meaningful relationship? Tony Parsoon's brilliant new novel is about loye, family, sex, Tai Chi and the human heart.
Have you ever wondered what you should do if you are attacked by a shark? Or how about if you are trapped in a burning building? Well, if you have, this is the book for you. It covers every situation you can think of, and lots more besides! There are useful hints and tips for: surviving in the wilderness, finding water and building a shelter, escaping from bears and mountain lions, coping with earthquakes and tornadoes. It also includes helpful first aid information and a section on being street-smart. Let's hope you never end up on a desert island-but if you do, you'll be glad you read this book!
