Amazing World Records of Language and Literature: 20 Innovative, Easy-To-Integrate Lesson Plans Teach Key Concepts and Motivate All Students!

A great way to teach language and literature Capture students' imagination with a jaw-dropping world record and then build on that interest to teach core ideas. For example, the record-setter for the Language with the Most Words (it's actually English) leads students into a deeper understanding of affixes and appreciation of the work of lexicographers. The World's Oldest Propaganda (hint: it's political) has students identifying types of propaganda and becoming aware of their community. Students read cuneiform, write poetry, outline a screenplay, and even stage a race in a library. A wonderful variety of activities that both deepen and broaden students' knowledge of language and literature.

Grades 5-9. Meets the National Council of Teachers of English/International Reading Association Standards 60 Reproducible Activity Sheets Teaching Tips Complete Answer Key.

Part of the Amazing World Records Series of books

Amazing World Records of Language and Literature includes a rich assortment of topics:

World's First Language World's Most Widespread Language Family Language with the Most Words Language with the Fewest Words World's First Writing World's First Computer Language Country with the Most National Languages World's Most Endangered Language World's Oldest Living Language World's Longest Word World's Oldest Book World's Oldest Play World's Oldest Propaganda World's First Printing Press World's Most Popular Book World's Most Printed Poem World's Bestselling Author World's Most Controversial Book World's Largest Library World's First Screenplay"