STUDIES IN MEANING
A Critical-Creative Thinking
Curriculum
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The contents of this website are traced through the following sequential links.
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A CRITICAL-CREATIVE THINKING EDUCATION
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SAMPLES
(grades 3 - 4)
(grades 6 - 9)
Studies
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SELECTED ACADEMIC EVALUATIONS
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Studies in Meaning home
Studybook Catalog
 All Studies In Meaning studybooks include an answer key.
 All Studies in Meaning studybooks are authored by Joseph Sguigna and Sharon Sguigna.
 All Studies In Meaning studybooks are desktop published, 8 1/2" by 11", and spiral bound.
 All Studies In Meaning studybooks are copyrighted.
NOTE: For each studybook purchase, please feel free to e-mail us regarding any questions or guidance regarding the use of the studybooks.
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Beginning Reading Studies
LEVEL 1
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Part 1: an in-depth, integrated phonetic word study of the 5 English vowel sounds with multiple exercises
Part 2: an introduction to English sentences using the 5 English vowel sounds with multiple exercises
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 pre-school
 kindergarten - 1st grade
 remediation
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96
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$18.00
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Beginning Reading Studies
LEVEL 2
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an in-depth, integrated phonetic study of the 21 basic phonetic sounds in sentences with multiple exercises
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 kindergarten (advanced)
 -1st grade
 remediation
 ESL
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181
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$24.00
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Beginning Reading Studies
LEVEL 3
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an introduction to critical-creative thinking, including exercises in grammar, English usage, vocabulary development reading topics, and art
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 1st grade (advanced)
 remediation
 ESL
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122
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$18.00
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LANGUAGE ARTS STUDIES
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Language Arts Studies
LEVEL 1
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an integrated-interactive study-as-you-read learning process in critical-creative thinking which includes exercises in vocabulary, grammar-usage, writing, art, and reading topics, such as, social studies, science, literature, etc.
This studybook includes both the orientation and core studies. (See the OVERVIEW link)
NOTE: For developmental purposes, this level has no definitions for grammar, usage, and vocabulary exercises The reading topics are gauged for the appropriate grade levels.
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Approximately: 1st grade (advanced) - 2nd grade
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183
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$24.00
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Language Arts Studies
LEVEL 2
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same description as LEVEL 1, except this level is conceptually more difficult; and, on a developmental scale, includes definitions for the grammar, usage, and vocabulary exercises
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Approximately: 3rd grade - 4th grade
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183
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$24.00
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Language Arts Studies
LEVEL 3
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same description as LEVEL 2, except this level is conceptually more difficult, and includes also definitions for the grammar ,
usage exercises; and concentrates on the fine distinctions between word meanings in the vocabulary study
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Approximately: 4th grade (advanced) - 5th grade
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169
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$24.00
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Language Arts Studies
LEVEL 4
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same description as LEVEL 3, except this level is conceptually more difficult, and is a review of the grammar-usage learned in level 3
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Approximately: 6th grade (advanced) - 9th grade
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178
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$24.00
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Language Arts Studies
LEVEL 5
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same description as LEVEL 4, except this level is conceptually more difficult, and concentrates on grammar-usage exercises that are used on national tests, such as the SAT and ACT
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Approximately: 10th grade - 12th grade
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195
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$24.00
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CONTEMPORARY NOVELS STUDIES
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Of Mice and Men
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The uniqueness of these study exercises is that they are continual with the text; by which I mean, students are continually exercised AT THE SAME TIME as they read the text - a "study-as you-read" learning process.
These exercises deal with understanding the fine nuances of the thoughts, feelings, interactions of the author's characters, as well
as the symbols, images, and moods that enhance the narration.
These exercises delve below the surface of the story and style to the
interpretation of the author's
underlying meaning.
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Approximately: 9th grade - 12th grades
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20
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$9.00
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Old Man and the Sea
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same description as above
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Approximately: 9th grade - 12th grades
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23
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$9.00
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Lord of the Flies
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same description as above
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Approximately: 9th grade - 12th grades
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29
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$9.00
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Catcher in the Rye
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same description as above
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Approximately: 9th grade - 12th grades
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33
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$9.00
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VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT STUDIES
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Conversational Vocabulary in Sentence Context
LEVEL A
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The main purpose of this level is to prepare students in the first (advanced) and second grades, as well as elementary ESL and remediation students, to (1) learn the meaning of words through the context of its use in a sentence without definitions.
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1st - 2nd grades
remediation
ESL
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105
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$15.00 per unit
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$12.00 bulk rate
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$45.00 black line master
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Conversational Vocabulary in Sentence Context
LEVEL B
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The main purpose of this level is to prepare students in the second and third grades, as well as elementary ESL and remediation students, to (1) learn the meaning of words through the context of its use in a sentence, and (2) make fine distinctions between the various shades of meaning of a word, through varying definitions of that word, and as the word is used as different parts of speech.
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3rd - 4th grades
remediation
ESL
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123
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$24.00 per unit
OR
$15.00 bulk rate
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$54.00 black line master
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School Subjects Vocabulary in Sentence Context
LEVEL C
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The main purpose of this level is to prepare students in the 5th and 6th grades, as well as elementary ESL and remediation students, to (1) learn the meaning of words through the context of its use in a sentence, and (2) to learn new vocabulary words through their school subjects
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5th - 6 th grades
remediation
ESL
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110
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$24.00 per unit
OR
$15.00 bulk rate
OR
$54.00 black line master
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SSAT / ISSE
Vocabulary in Context
LEVEL D
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The main purpose of this level is to prepare students from 7th through 9th grade, as well as intermediate ESL and remediation students, to (1) learn the meaning of words through the context of its use in a sentence, and (2) prepare for national tests, such as the Iowa, SSAT, ISSE.
Included: 2 word-pronunciation CDs
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7th - 9th grades
[SSAT / ISSE]
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107
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$36.00 per unit
OR
$30.00 bulk rate
OR
$99.00 black line master
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SAT / ACT
Vocabulary in Context
LEVEL E
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The main purpose of this level is to prepare students from 10 th grade through 12th grade, (1) to learn the meaning of words through the context of its use in a sentence,(2) to prepare them for national tests, such as the SAT and ACT, and (3) for adults to increase their vocabulary knowledge
Included: 2 word-pronunciation CDs
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10th - 12th grades [SAT / ACT / adults]
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160
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$42.00 per unit
OR
$33. 00 bulk rate
OR
$99.00 black line master
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Click here for ordering and pricing information at bottom of page.
BEGINNING ESL STUDIES
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Beginning English
Studies
LEVEL 1
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an in-depth, integrated phonetic word study of the 21 basic English sounds with multiple exercises
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all grades
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168
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$24.00
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Beginning English Studies
LEVEL 2
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Part 1: an in-depth, integrated phonetic study
of the 21 basic phonetic sounds in sentences with multiple exercises
Part 2: a phonetic word list of vowels and consonants for reinforcement
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all grades
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181
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$24.00
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Beginning English Studies
LEVEL 3
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an in-depth study of picture-word definitions, basic grammar, an introduction to critical-creative thinking, and oral exchanges
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all grades
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146
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$24.00
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Beginning English Studies
LEVEL 4
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an introduction to critical-creative thinking, including exercises in grammar, English usage, vocabulary development reading topics, and art
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all grades
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122
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$18.00
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Picture Dictionary for Chinese Learners
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a ESL Picture Dictionary accompanied by 2 exclusive audio tapes designed especially for Chinese learners, both students and adults. These tapes include a continuous translation in Manderin of each phonetic word (454 in all)pronounced on the tapes.
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all grades beyond 2nd grade
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68
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$12.00
2 audio tapes
optional $12.00
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ESL LANGUAGE ARTS STUDIES
Same as Language Arts Studybooks
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MULTIPLICATION TABLES STUDIES
STUDYBOOK TITLE
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STUDYBOOK DESCRIPTION
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GRADE LEVELS
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#OF PAGES
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PRICES
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Tables of Multiplication
[available in both English and Spanish]
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Students learn the basic multiplication tables - 2 through 9 - thoroughly through (1) an interesting variety of DRILL exercises, and (2) through a variety of critical reading exercises.
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all grades beyond 2nd grade
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132
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$24.00
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$54.00 black line master
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STUDYBOOK ORDERING PROCEDURE
 All studybooks can be purchased individually or in multiples at a discount or, at a special rate as one unbound black line master original used for multiple copies. Contact us for details.
 All studybooks are payable by either money order or check.
Once you have decided on the studybook(s) you would like to purchase, please send us your order via e-mail. thepublicbenefit@roadrunner.com Include your address, and we will ship the books to you with an invoice. Please pay upon receipt.
 There will be an additional postal charge depending upon the weight of your purchase, and the type of mailing you prefer. We will notify you of that charge upon receiving your e-mail order.
Thank you,
Joseph Sguigna
Sharon Sguigna
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