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Homework Heroes, Grades 6-8: It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Done!
Homework Heroes Grades 68 It's a Bird It's a Plane It's Done Author:Drew Johnson, Drew Johnson Overwhelmed by the daily demands that homework places on your child, your family...and you?Homework Heroes can help. This user-friendly guide takes a unique approach to homework, addressing both the psychological and the practical issues involved in creating a successful, more positive homework experience for everyone. The intro... more »duction, by nationally recognized learning specialist Priscilla L.Vail, M.A.T., addresses twenty important homework questions for you to consider, including: * Do you and your child have a homework pact?
* Do your child's study skills and learning skills match the assigned tasks?
* Do your child's developmental and language levels match the assigned tasks? Homework Heroes is also a quick reference tool that you can use to help explain important junior high math, English, science, and social studies concepts to your child. This instant review covers a variety of topics, including: * Adding and subtracting polynomials
* The difference between a simile and a metaphor
* Characteristics of plant and animal cells
* The difference between gross national product and annual revenue Also includes: * Insight on how to help your child approach factual questions, essay questions, and long-term assignments
* "Homework Heroics" sidebars with activities to help your child build essential skills« less