stories teaching vocabulary activities

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5 reviews
Mary M Nyman

Writer's Showcase Press, 2002

Don't Miss this One!
In a refreshing voice, When the Leaves Fall tackles the delicate subjects of teenage drug abuse, pregnancy, and peer pressure. It is a must read for parents raising, or planning to raise, children in the world today. Mary Nyman, a mother of five, writes with clear precise prose of someone who has experienced firsthand the trials and tribulations of raising children. Although this is a work of ...

Teaching With "50 Great Short Stories: Vocabulary, Comprehension Tests, & Writing Activities

1 review
Mary M. Nyman

Walch Education, 1994

One of a kind, an innovative approach to teaching The Short Story!
Utilizing a thematic and skills approach, the activities accompanying each story focus on objective questioning, vocabulary skills, and especially on values/attitudes examination. The essay questions are designed to get students thinking and writing about modern issues and how they compare to those in these classic stories. These exercises provide an excellent way to motivate high school ...