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Orchard Language Arts 7 - 9




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14 great programs with a mix of reading, writing, grammar and usage.

These programs are ideal for language arts instruction for middle school and beyond. Used in thousands of classrooms across the country, this software is proven to be effective in teaching critical language art skills.

Features

  • 14 advanced programs.
  • Spelling tests simulate the classroom experience.
  • 468 lessons provide direct instruction in reading, writing, grammar and usage.
  • Worksheets can be printed for off-line spelling fun.
  • Rewards such as games and entertaining activities keep children engaged and motivated.
  • Management system tracks progress automatically.
  • Grade-specific preparation for state and national standardized tests.


Titles

Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking 2
Reading strategies and thought-provoking exercises guide students through the process of developing the skills they need to become better readers.

Reading, Research, & Language Skills 7
Students have their choice of working on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary skills, or explore various forms of reading, including novel extracts and short stories.

Reading, Research, & Language Skills 8
Students are exposed to fiction and nonfiction from various genres and can use the word processing tool to publish their work.

Grammar: Advanced
Standardized testing format, with tutorials, practice and text mode provides instruction in grammar usage.

Parts of Speech: Advanced
In-depth practice identifying parts of speech. Includes helpful tutorials, practice and test modes, and motivating games.

Punctuation: Advanced
Master punctuation of compound and complex sentences, introductory and interrupting phrases, lists, series, time, hyphenating words and numbers.

Reading & Writing Strategies 7-8
Students concentrate their efforts on the language arts skills found in their state standards; includes sentence construction, writing and reading strategies, and literary forms.

Reading Comprehension 1
Reading Comprehension 1 assesses each learner’s developmental skill level in main idea, fact/opinion, details, vocabulary, inference, and sequence.

Reading Comprehension 2
In addition to continual assessment of students’ skill levels in main idea, fact/opinion, details, vocabulary, inference, and sequence, Reading Comprehension 2 also provides the strategies needed to read and understand math, science, and social studies textbooks.

Writing Process Series: Persuasive Writing
Students express their opinions and try to persuade the reader to agree with their view on an issue.

Writing Process Series: Expository Writing
Students learn to explain, describe, give information, and inform by using and embedded word processor and a “guide on the side.”

Writing Process Series: Narrative Writing
The Narrative Writing program helps the writer tell a story that makes a specific point. Students proceed along individually prescribed paths using the program to create a series of stories.

Writing & Media Literacy 7
Students learn to write creatively and for real-life purposes as they work on a variety of writing types such as scripts, poetry, email, and memos.

Writing & Media Literacy 8
Both expressive and transactional writing are explored through stories, poetry, brochures, resumes, and persuasive paragraphs.

 
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