Reading Revolution: Reconnecting the Roots (Volume I) ($20)
with Co-author Tavares Stephens
We can increase and improve reading comprehension and cultural consciousness at the same time!
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90 engaging high-interest reading selections
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Standardized test format with multiple choice questions
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Topic and main idea, supporting details and sequencing
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Vocabulary development and context clues
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Making inferences and drawing conclusions
"Chike Akua and Tavares Stephens combine excellent teaching skills, deep knowledge of African history and culture, and, as master teachers, a real grasp of students interest and thinking. Reading Revolution is an oustanding product of this mixture, and hence a rare value for schools."
Asa G. Hilliard III - Nana Baffour Amankwatia II, Ed.D
A Treasure Within: Stories of Remembrance & Rediscovery
A Treasure Within is a book of short stories in which young people have encounters with ancient African Ancestors to learn traditional morals, values, and culture. It is a resource which continues to develop academic skills and cultivate character development as well as cultural awareness. ($15)
"A Treasure Within is the book that many of us have been waiting for. The deep thinking of African is grasped and communicated clearly through these three powerful stories...I am thankful for this outstanding contribution to our mental and spiritual liberation."
Asa G. Hilliard III - Nana Baffour Amankwatia II, Ed.D
A Treasure Within: Parent/Teacher Resource Guide ($15)
The accompanying Parent/Teacher Resource Guide is a complete companion curriculum that can be used to do extra activities related to the stories in A Treasure Within. These activities are designed to improve reading comprehension, writing, and grammar skills.
"A Treasure Within is a remarkable collection of stories with a broad appeal to all youth. The stories instruct, develop moral character, adn entertain at the same time. The accompanying Parent/Teacher Resource Guide is a great and useful addition to this wonderful collection."
Dr. William Hammond, Reading Instructional Corrdinator
Dekalb County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia
WORDS OF POWER: Ancient Insights & Modern Messages for Parents, Teachers and Students ($25)
This book contains almost two hundreds quotes and proverbs from African people and powerful people all over the world. Use this wonderful resource to teach our children much of the mother wit and wisdom that we grew up on but that many of our youth are not getting today. Additionally it contains fill-in worksheets so that students can engage in a words of wisdom treasure hunt.
A Kwanzaa Awakening: Lessons for the Community ($20)
This book contains lessons for every grade level, including:
*A brief history of Kwanzaa & Libation Ceremony
*A 3-act play & Poetry Section
*Kwanzaa classroom activities, Worksheets, a quiz, and a test
*Lessons for the Little Ones (primary grades)
*Coloring activities