For middle school teachers ... -- Middle School Language Arts Challenge

Teaching Pre K-8, Mar 1995 by Broderick, Patricia, Raymond, Allen

For Middle School Teachers...a "Middle School Language Arts Challenge." This small 5-1/2" x 8-1/2 128-page gem contains literature quizzes, public speaking ideas, grammar, vocabulary skills, problem-of-the-day, creative writing prompts and more. Teachers attending the National Middle Schools Association convention in November loved it, and you will, too. For instance, the "Cast of Characters" page has 15 characters' names, and kids must come up with the title of the novel in which each of these characters appeared. "Book Bouquets" has a list of 15 book titles with missing words. The missing words are the names of flowers or plants. The pages on proofreader's symbols are invaluable and truly professional.

This is such a handy little book, and at $7.95, an absolute bargain. Write Linda Schwartz or Phyllis Amerikaner at The Learning Works to find our more about some of the other titles in this wonderful series. The books are available through dealers or, if you're not near a dealer, directly for the listed price plus s/h. You'll be glad you read the column this month when you order this book, we promise.