Leap into Language 3

"Leap into Language 3" is divided into five sections:1. Listening2. Reading3. Writing4. Forms of Text5. Just for Fun - Listening: Students learn the importance of listening by following instructions. Little Blue? and Old Tom the Turtle? teach the rules of good listening and encourage students to be courteous when working in small groups. The student is urged to use critical listening when distinguishing Between FACT and opinion.- Reading: Students are encouraged to discover the differences between fiction and non-fiction. Students also learn how, in non-fiction, there are many different things to help them read: title, table of contents, pictures, illustrations, charts, maps, index, and glossary. Miranda the Sea Otter? explains what an image is and encourages students to visualize words by creating mental pictures in their minds. Students also discover how story maps are used to provide information about the characters, problems, situations, and settings in stories.- Writing: Oscar the Octopus? provides students with ideas, titles, and story starters, which are used as methods of planning stories. The concepts of drafting, revising, and editing are explained to the student in an easy-to-understand format.- Forms of Text: Students learn how to use a dictionary properly and discover how it is an important tool when writing. Students are introduced to many different types of text, such as poems, NewsPaper articles, and reference materials. Students also learn basic research skills and are provided with various topics to research.- Just for Fun:1. Listening Soup: Levels A & B2. Reading Salad: Levels A & B3. Writing Pie: Levels A & B4. Tricky Text: Levels A & B