Whether teaching students writing process skills in elementary or middle school such as expository essay elements, or simply introducing or reinforcing using a thesaurus, Doris TheSaurus will definitely help. It's perfect for parents who want to supplement their children's education at home!
This is a unique, fun, student-centered book and has a synonyms list in a free thesaurus at the back of the book, as well as sample sentences for kids to reference.
Doris will show students how to use higher-level vocabulary to give their writing powerful meaning and specificity.
Students will want to join Sara on her magical quest to discover this friendly dinosaur's secret.
The Midwest Book Review for Children's Book Watch listed it under "Reviewer's Choice" as "...especially highly recommended for children's school and public library collections."
Maria L. Corkern is an elementary school teacher in Alpharetta, Georgia. With the release of Doris TheSaurus, she is now a children's book author, too. Reading to her children and students over the years instilled in her a love of children's literature.
Formerly Maria L. Ross, she was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington and has family ties to South Dakota, as well. She earned a BA from Western Washington University and an M.Ed from University of Alabama, Birmingham. Formally trained in classical, vocal performance, Corkern changed careers to public relations, and later, education. She became an author after discovering the need for children's literature that would enhance certain educational curricula.
... "I'm Doris TheSaurus," the lady responded.
And then that new book appeared.
"Have you ever looked in these pages before?
You'll find words with similar meanings.
They're also known as synonyms.
They help you with writing and reading." ...
Flipping the pages, Sara found words
She sometimes used in her writing.
Having this resource to give her ideas,
Her assignments seem much more exciting...
Happy: Delighted; Telling: Recited
Sara grinned up at her friend.
Hungry: Famished; Gone: Vanished
She wanted to read to the end. ...
Author's Note: You will, too, once you meet Doris TheSaurus. Order your copy today!