GOLDMINDS PUBLISHING
N A S H V I L L E, T E N N E S S E E
Frequently Asked Questions for Educators
We want your Goldminds experience to be educational and memorable for you and your students. We've made a list of the most frequently asked questions we've heard from readers on the web and at conferences. Have a question you don't see here? Contact us and we'll do our best to assist you!
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Can I use your theme units to meet state and national standards?
Yes! Our theme units are written to align with National Education Standards, and easily fit into Common Core requirements. Each lesson guide includes a page with the corresponding standards that are covered in the unit.
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What's included in the unit books?
Each unit guide includes teacher-starter guide to using theme units, reader discussion questions for oral and written response, individual lesson activity pages, unit test, answer key, and education standards alignment.
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Do I have to complete the entire lesson book?
Each unit book contains lessons that you may use separately or consecutively to expand your students' literature experience. The lessons are stand-alone, so you don't have to do ALL of them to reap the benefits. Most individual lessons are slanted toward one field of study or subject area - ideal for teachers who focus on math, science, etc. or teams that want to separate the lessons and utilize their area of expertise. Of course, the lessons have been designed to maximize the focus reading book.
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Can I copy the lessons for my class?
The unit books are consumable, and intended for individual students. Contact Goldminds Publishing for special bulk rates and combo packages for reading groups, full classes, and school-wide studies.
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Are these books appropriate for children?
We are very proud of our Young Adult line of titles, which feature wholesome, family-oriented stories. We believe readers will be engaged by the themes and encouraged to learn more about the historical elements found within the pages. As with any material, parents and teachers should be mindful of the ages and conceptual abilities of their children, particularly when discussing matters related to war or natural disasters. It is our experience that providing a safe environment for expression leads to beneficial discussions and growth that are fostered by the parent/educator, resulting in mental and emotional growth and understanding.