ResourceLines 9/10 language arts resource textbook is an integral part of the SightLines program. This easy-to-use “how-to” book for students covers all aspects of language arts:

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening
• Viewing
• Representing

Tightly integrated into the SightLines program, ResourceLines is designed for teacher-directed instruction and independent student work (individually and in groups).

• Teacher-directed instruction: For every selection, Teacher’s Guide activities reference the relevant language skills in ResourceLines; teachers can then refer the students to ResourceLines as they work through the activities.
• Independent student work: If students need help while doing any Language Arts assignment, they can simply turn to the relevant section of ResourceLines for guidance, processes, and models.

ResourceLines 9/10 offers the following features:

• Seven chapters providing comprehensive coverage of all aspects of language arts, and more:
1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Speaking and Listening
4. Viewing
5. Representing
6. Research
7. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
• Coverage of all curriculum outcomes and expectations for Grades 9 and 10
• A wide range of models (e.g., letters, posters, graphic organizers) for students
• Technology is integrated throughout, especially in the chapters on writing, research, viewing, and representing
• Every chapter contains general guidelines and a series of mini-lessons
• Each mini-lesson is accompanied by a brief list of learning goals in student-accessible language which help to focus students’ learning and thinking
• Each mini-lesson provides guidelines, processes, terms and techniques, and models, a brief set of activities which reinforce the skills and information in the section, and a short self- or peer-evaluation checklist