Read, Write and Connect to Academic Success

Anna Uhl Chamot, Pam Hartmann, and Jann Huizenga

Grades 6-12

A new research-based and standards-driven ESL program specifically designed for secondary students that give students what they need for success and provides exceptional support for teachers!

This program is based on systematic development of reading and writing skills as well as learning strategies. English learners will read a wide variety of thematically linked readings, including both content readings and literature selections, as well as poems and songs. Using these readings, students will learn the skills they need to transition successfully into a mainstream curriculum.

Features:

• Only Shining Star provides your students with a balanced approach to learning English through literature selections and expository readings from other content areas.
• Includes systematic, explicit reading and writing instruction.
• Classic and Contemporary literature opens your classroom to lives and cultures across time and space.
• Expository Content readings give students opportunities to acquire content area vocabulary and at the same time develop understanding and insight into the world around them.
• Provides the skills and strategies students need to be successful in the mainstream classroom.

This five-level program has a package that supports both students and teachers:

• Comprehensive assessment tools, such as diagnostic tests, test prep worksheets for standardized test practice, and four-skills tests.
• Outstanding technology resources, including an interactive student CD-ROM, audio reading selections, and the Focus and Connect video program, to help address multiple learning styles.
• Abundant classroom management and support tools, such as a fully annotated Teacher’s Edition, point-of-use teaching suggestions, daily lesson plans, graphic organizers, reproducible newcomer worksheets, practice transparencies, and more.