This beautifully written novel is loosely based on the author's life as the stepchild of a State Department official who grew up in exotic locations in Europe and Asia, as well as the United States. But the family had a dark secret -- incest -- that would affect the lovely, talented girl's ability to form meaningful relationships throughout her life.
Helps educators of all grades have their students meet the standards for writing competence, covering everything from constructed response paragraphs and integrated response essays to practical written expression.
Focusing on the reading process, this book illustrates how running records can be utilized by teachers to assess children's reading abilities effectively. Mary Shea provides insights into designing targeted lessons that address reading difficulties while leveraging students' strengths. The approach aims to enhance motivation and foster self-sustaining learning strategies in children, ultimately promoting their literacy development.
"Planets on Solar Returns" is a complete self-teaching tool used to depict one's coming year. It not only offers the reader a clear picture of upcoming issues but also suggests actual events that might occur.