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Standardized Spelling Tests with Grade Equivalents for Grades 6-8

By Language Arts Institute

Provides National Percentile Ranks and Grade Equivalent scores for each of the ten equated 50-word standardized spelling tests.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment, For Parents, For Principals & Administrators

$10.00

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Lifetime Spelling: 5,500 Common Words Arranged by Difficulty (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Lifetime Spelling contains the 5,500 most common words arranged by difficulty from the 100 simplest words to on Level 1 to the 100 most difficult words on the last Level. Students and adults who master Lifetime Spelling will be able to spell more

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula, For Principals & Administrators

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)

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Vocabulary Imp: Gr. 6-8 w/ Lesson Plans & Unit Test (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Learn how to construct meaning by using the meaning of prefixes, root words, and contextual clues. Five to seven lessons for each grade and a unit test for Grades 6-8. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$25.00

Digital Download PDF (1.68 MB)

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Learning To Write (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

A 124-page handbook which contains sample pages of actual student writing to illustrate different levels of competence in each grade from K through Grade 8, a curriculum for writing, a policy for disabled writers, etc. Price schedule is for entire

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Teacher Manuals, For Principals & Administrators

$20.00

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Vocabulary Improvement for Gr. 6-8 w/ Lesson Plans & Unit Test

By Language Arts Institute

Learn how to construct meaning by using the meaning of prefixes, root words, and contextual clues. Five to seven lessons for each grade and a unit test.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

$10.00

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Standardized Spelling Tests with Grade Equivalents for Grades 3-5

By Language Arts Institute

This document contains ten equated spelling tests for Grades 3-5. The document includes a chart to convert the number right to a National Percentile rank and a Grade Equivalent score. For more information on resources available go to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Assessment, For Parents

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.72 MB)

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Lifetime Spelling: 5,500 Most Common Words Arranged by Difficulty

By Language Arts Institute

Lifetime Spelling contains the 5,500 most common words arranged in difficulty from the simplest to the most difficult words. Students or adults who master Lifetime Spelling will be able to spell more than 98% of all words used in written discourse.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula

$10.00

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Best Stories and Essays Produced for Writing Test: Grades 6 & 7-8

By Language Arts Institute

Examples of superior impromptu writing taken from an end-of year writing test. Perfect models to help students improve their writing.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (71.92 MB)

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Best Stories Produced for Writing Test: Grades 1-5 Bundled

By Language Arts Institute

Superior examples of impromptu writing for grades 1 through 5 taken from an end-of-year writing test. Perfect models to help students improve their writing.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (58.62 MB)

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Romeo and Juliet (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Adapted to story form to make easy reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Adult Education

Types:

English (UK)

$25.00

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Spelling Rules with Lesson Plans (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Rules which apply to hundreds of words. Includes lesson plans. Contains several other words for use in future teaching. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

For Parents, For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.53 MB)

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Best Stories and Essays Produced for Writing Test: Gr. 6 & 7-8 (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Examples of superior impromptu writing taken from an end-of-year writing test. Perfect models to help students improve their writing. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download ZIP (71.92 MB)

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Story Starters for Grades 1-2 (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Ideas and topics to help fist and second graders start writing. Favorite ideas of experienced teachers. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.49 MB)

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Kindergarten Spelling: Learn 1,000 Words Without Memorizing (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Students learn to spell selected one-syllable words with a short vowel sound and then find they can spell other one-syllable words that rhyme. Long vowels follow. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)

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Spelling Rules with Lesson Plans

By Language Arts Institute

Rules which apply to hundreds of words. Lesson plans included. Contains several other words that fit the rule for use in future teaching.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.53 MB)

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Vocabulary Improvement for Gr. 3-5 w/ Lesson Plans (Entire School)

By Language Arts Institute

Learn how to construct meaning by using the meaning of prefixes, root words, and contextual clues. Five lessons for each grade. Price schedule is for entire school.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

For Principals & Administrators, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.57 MB)

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Vocabulary Improvement: Gr. 3-5 with Lesson Plans

By Language Arts Institute

Learn how to construct meaning by using the meaning of prefixes, root words, and contextual clues. Five lessons for each grade.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

For Parents, Lesson

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.57 MB)

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Learning To Write

By Language Arts Institute

A 124-page handbook which contains actual student writing to illustrate each level of competence from K through Grade 8, a curriculum for writing, a policy for dealing with disabled writers, etc.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Homeschool Curricula, For Principals & Administrators

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (18.18 MB)

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Kindergarten Spelling: Learn 1,000 Words Without Studying or Memorizing

By Language Arts Institute

Students learn to spell selected one-syllable words with a short vowel sound and then find they can spell other one-syllable words that rhyme. Long vowel sounds follow.

Subjects:

Spelling

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, For Parents

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.85 MB)

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Story Starters for Grades 1-2

By Language Arts Institute

Ideas and topics to help first and second graders start writing. Favorite ideas of experienced teachers.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, Homeschool

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Lesson

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (1.49 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

My experiences range from a classroom English teacher to a consultant for more than 200 educational agencies and schools. For over 50 years I have spent my time developing materials to enhance the writing experience for students. These experiences with students and teachers have encouraged me to create the Language Arts Institute. I have enjoyed being a workshop leader, guest speaker, Research Director & Curriculum Associate for the Grosse Pointe Public Schools, and Adjunct Faculty at Wayne State and Oakland Universities. Author for more than a dozen publications and journals which include: MASCD Journal, College Prep, Language Arts, Michigan English Teacher, Elementary English, and Social Studies in Michigan MDE.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Michigan Legislature: Resolution of Tribute Honoring Dr. Roger McCaig ---- Michigan Board of Education: Certificate of Appreciation for Roger McCaig in Recognition of His Significant Educational Efforts on Behalf of Michigan Youth ---- Grosse Pointe Public Schools: Title of Emeritus added to Research Director

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Ed.D. - Wayne State University in English Education / Masters - University of Chicago in English Literature / B.A. - Monmouth College in English Lit and Philosophy and Oberlin College in Education

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Married with two adult children

GRADES

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary, Writing, Writing-Essays