First Time Analogies [Paperback]

Dianne Draze (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1593630735 | ISBN-13: 978-1593630737 | Publication Date: June 1, 2005

An analogy is a comparison between two things. It points out the similarities between two things that might be different in all other respects. Analogies cause us to think analytically about forms, uses, structures, and relationships.

First Time Analogies is the ideal launching pad to start nonreaders on the road to real thinking experiences with these pictorial and symbolic analogies that are both challenging and motivating. The book is divided into four sections that let you introduce analogies in a developmental way. The levels are:

• recognizing relationships;
• choosing one item to complete the analogy;
• given two items, choosing two other items that have the same relationships; and
• pairing up four items to complete two related pairs.

Exercises are presented on worksheets that require circling the correct answer, as well as cutting out pictures and pasting them in the correct spaces. Attractive illustrations will draw students into the engaging exercises. While they think they are just solving fun puzzles, they will be doing serious thinking and building a basis for future experiences in critical thinking.

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About the Author

Dianne Draze holds both a BA in education with a major in mathematics and a MA in curriculum and instruction. Beginning her tenure in the field of education in 1969, she has found many ways to enrich the educational experiences of children. She taught upper elementary grades, junior high mathematics, English and history, gifted programs for grades 1 through 8, and education classes at the university level.

Ms. Draze founded Dandy Lion Publications in 1977, creating a publishing house that specialized in curriculum materials that were appropriate for able learners and gifted students, that combined motivating content with challenging activities, and that were easy for teachers to use. In the capacity of owner and editor, she wrote over 50 books and edited an additional 100 books. Her goal, whether writing or editing, was to create materials that would engage students in thinking, creating, making new discoveries, and applying what they learned to new situation. A person with a great curiosity, she has written curriculum guides on many topics and is always interested in whatever topic she is currently researching or editing.

Ms. Draze has retired from full-time involvement in Dandy Lion Publications and currently consults, writes and edits on a part-time basis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Prufrock Press (June 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593630735
• ISBN-13: 978-1593630737
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Analogies, August 9, 2007

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Kindergarten mom - See all my reviews

This review is from: First Time Analogies (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my daughter who is starting Kindergarten this year to work on during the summer. She and I had a lot of fun with this book. Some of the activities require you to cut out pictures from a page, but there is a different activity on the back of that page. So you kinda have to work around the cutting by numbering them or something. All in all it was appropriate for her skill level, so we might try the next one in the series.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner's workbook, March 25, 2011

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This review is from: First Time Analogies (Paperback)

I have a very bright and capable 5 years old who loves doing logic and critical thinking workbooks. She has done one analogies book before and then I bought this one (based on some previous review). I am happy with this one and it is a good starter for beginners.