Ask Me Smarter! Language Arts and Literary Works Preschool - 5th Grade

<p>This book provides curriculum-aligned progressive questions and answers that align with elementary <strong><em>Language Arts</em></strong> learning targets <strong>Preschool-5<sup>th</sup> Grade </strong>Many of the questions represent "I CAN" content standards. It serves to empower parents and HOMESCHOOL families to empower their kids with essential knowledge!</p><p>The <strong>Language Arts and Literary Works</strong> edition encompasses words spelling phonics sight words readings songs literary genres and essential grammar facts. The <strong>Literary Works</strong> chapter aims to expose children to a wide array of prominent authors and titles in world and children's literature.</p><p>What are the vowels in the alphabet? How do you spell the sight word: <strong><em>read</em></strong>? What words rhyme with hat? What is the opposite of up? What was the pen name of Samuel Clemens author of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:" Mark Twain or Huckleberry Finn? What is the name of Aesop's fable number 226 that centers on a turtle that challenges a rabbit to a race that teaches the moral <em>slow and steady wins the race:</em> "The Tortoise and__?</p><p>It is designed as a<strong> one-source</strong> tool to help parents empower their children with a solid knowledge foundation aligned to state content standards per grade level as they progress through their elementary school years. Now when you ask your elementary school children <strong><em>"What did you learn in school today" </em></strong>you will be further empowered in that to some extent you will already know!</p><p><em><strong>Why "<u>Ask me Smarter</u>?"</strong></em></p><ul> <li>Because parents are their children's first and best teachers!</li> <li>Because it is a parent-friendly kid-engaging resource that reinforces what elementary-aged children are learning in school!</li> <li>Because the BRAIN cannot resist a question! <strong><em>What color are your eyes? </em></strong></li> <li>Because learning is optimized through progressive questioning and spaced retention!</li> <li>Because learning does not necessarily align with chronological age or with a specific grade level!</li> <li>Because it provides parents with a simplified and stream-lined format in interpreting an elementary school curriculum and prescribed learning targets!</li> <li>Because it is a go-to supplemental resource for<strong> home schooling</strong> families!</li> <li>Because it serves as a comprehensive summer "<strong>Bridge"</strong> tool or "road trip" companion for reinforcing learned concepts for preparing students for the next grade level and for preventing the proverbial "SUMMER SLIDE!" <strong><em>Think outside the deck!</em></strong></li></ul>