Jane Bell Kiester, author of the popular Caught\'ya! Grammar with a Giggle series, has adapted her effective and fun approach to meet the specific learning needs of middle-school students.
with this flexible, proven approach to developing grammar, usage, and mechanics (GUM) skills, as well as vocabulary, everyone has fun while they learn!.
Giggles in the Middle gives middle-school teachers the perfect alternative to boring Grammar books and dry lectures.
You\'ll find: One continuous story, The Bizarre Mystery of Horribly Hard Middle School, divided into three parts, each with enough sentences for an entire school year
Classroom-tested writing assignment suggestions, mini-lessons, and teaching tips
Almost-midterm and final exam tests for each grade, with teacher keys
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions
Complete vocabulary lists for words used in each story; and A CD with the Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Guide for easy reference and duplication; the complete, uninterrupted story in narrative form; and the Caught\'ya! sentences.
This resource improves writing and editing skills, raises test scores, engages students, and creates classrooms filled with giggles! Giggles in the Middle offers middle-school teachers all the benefits of the previous Caught\'ya! books, plus some helpful extras created especially for the middle-school student.
Jane Bell Kiester, author of the popular Caught\'ya! Grammar with a Giggle series, has adapted her effective and fun approach to meet the specific learning needs of middle-school students
