Graphic Biographies Sample Set
Author | : Saddleback Educational Publishing |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 1599052830 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781599052830 |
Rating | : 4/5 (830 Downloads) |
Download or read book Graphic Biographies Sample Set written by Saddleback Educational Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2007-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast-paced and easy-to-ready, these softcover 32-page graphic biographies teach students about historical figures: those who lead us into new territory; pursued scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and broke down creativeand artistic barriers. These biographies offer a variety of rich primary and secondary source material to support teaching to the standards. Using the graphics, students can activate prior knowledgebridge what they already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions. Graphic biographies in the classroom provide an intervention with proven success for the struggling reader.