The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

The Sharp Wits learn the difference between fantasy and real stories. They break fantasy stories into four categories: fables, myths, legends, and fairy tales

The Sharp Wits learn what analogies are, when to use them and why they are important. In order to solve a mystery, they need to figure out seven different analogies

This entertaining story about the different kinds of nouns is a visual treat. By Ruth Heller

"An adjective terrific when you want to be specific." Learning about adjectives can be fun! By Ruth Heller

Romp through an explanation of verbs with humorous text and lively graphics. By Ruth Heller

Ruth Heller brilliantly introduces students to a specialized part of speech- the collective noun

Poems celebrating African-American identity. By Joyce Carol Thomas. [PLEASE NOTE: This title is available in the "TIMELY TOPICS COLLECTION" in your elementary media library 1/07 through 6/07.]

Program 1: Every Teacher a Language Teacher. Program 2: Putting the skills to Work. Two videotapes with an accompanying CD recommend techniques for improving language skills. Presented by Heidi Hayes Jacobs

Based on the autobiographical novel by Sterling North, this program tells the story of a young boy's experiences at the end of World War I. Sterling finds and raises a baby raccoon and discovers just how rascally a raccoon can be

Program 1: Every Teacher a Language Teacher. Program 1 Putting the Skills to Work. Two videotapes with an accompanying CD recommend techniques for improving language skills. Presented by Heidi Hayes Jacobs