Specific Skill Series for Language Arts - Usage Book - Level D
SRA Specific Skill Series for Language Arts
What’s inside...
The 'Specific Skill Series for Language Arts - Usage Book - Level D' is designed to enhance the grammar and language usage skills of students at a fourth-grade reading level. It provides a series of lessons and exercises that focus on the practical application of grammar rules in writing and speaking. The book covers topics such as verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, sentence structure, punctuation, and word choice. Through a variety of activities, including multiple-choice questions, sentence correction, and writing prompts, students are encouraged to apply their knowledge in context. This instructional resource aims to build a solid foundation in language arts that will support students' communication skills across all subjects. Using the Multiple Skills Series, you can diagnose reading comprehension problems and provide targeted practice that helps your students refine their skills. Assessment tools enable the placement of students at an appropriate level in the series, as well as quantify the growth of their skills over time. This leveled supplemental series provides practice in nine major skill areas: Using Phonics and Vocabulary, Comparing and Contrasting, Identifying Cause and Effect, Finding Details, Identifying Fact and Opinion, Getting the Main Idea, Drawing Conclusions, Sequencing, Making Inferences. The self-paced lessons in the Multiple Skills Series work well for all students.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
9-10
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How does the author play with language to make the sentences more interesting?
Can you think of different ways to say the same thing using the language skills you learned?
What are some new words you learned and how would you use them in your daily conversations?
Why is it important to choose the right words when you communicate?
How can using different words change the meaning of a sentence?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to share examples from the book and connect them to everyday situations.
Praise your child’s efforts in understanding and applying new language concepts.
Create a fun 'word of the day' game using new vocabulary from the book.
Explain the significance of clear communication and how it helps in conveying thoughts effectively.
Discuss the importance of word choice in different social settings to foster an understanding of social cues and language appropriateness.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of clear communication
Explanation: The book focuses on usage and sentence structure to enhance clarity in language arts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills to communicate more effectively in their written assignments and verbal interactions at school.
Example Lesson: Understanding grammatical rules
Explanation: Through exercises and examples, the book teaches proper grammar usage.
Real-World Application: This helps children construct correct sentences, which is crucial in academic settings and everyday conversations.
Example Lesson: Enhancing reading comprehension
Explanation: Various exercises are designed to improve the ability to understand and interpret written language.
Real-World Application: Better comprehension enables children to follow instructions accurately and enjoy reading more complex material as they grow.
Example Lesson: Building confidence in language abilities
Explanation: As children master usage rules, they gain confidence in their language skills.
Real-World Application: This confidence can lead to more active participation in class discussions and written tasks.