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Encyclopedia of American Indian History & Culture: Stories, Timelines, Maps, and More (Nat Geo Kids)

Written by Cynthia O'Brien

More than 160 tribes are featured in this encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of...

3rd - 8th

The Ojibwe (Native American Nations)

Written by Betty Marcks

The Ojibwe are among the largest Native American nations today. There are dozens of bands throughout...

3rd - 8th

Create a Character

Have students create their own character to accompany the story. This could be a variation of the character in the story or a new addition.

Reader Interest Inventory

Use this reader interest inventory at the start of the school year to understand students' reading...

Writing Template

Use this writing template to have students respond to various prompts.

Read Aloud Planning Template

Use this template to plan daily intentional read alouds to enhance students' knowledge, vocabulary, higher-order thinking, and cross-content connections.

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept, make connections, and build comprehension.

Funds of Knowledge Survey

Funds of Knowledge refers to an asset-based approach to bringing each student’s background, culture, and lived experiences into classroom practices to enhance academic progress. Use this inventory to collect information about your students’ funds of knowledge. Then, use the planning worksheet to guide your unit planning and lesson development.

Comic Book Strip

KA-POW! Use this comic book strip page to have your students create their very own action-packed comic. Encourage them to draw characters and add some fun dialogue. Go beyond the panels and unleash their creativity.

Young Authors Booklist

A list of recommended books written by young authors, ranging from 5 to 14 years old.

Poetry Collection Activity: Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam

The Multi-Sensory Poetry Jam is an interactive and inclusive activity designed for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.

Poetry Collection Activity: Poem Collage

The Poem Collage activity is a creative and collaborative classroom project suitable for students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade.

Accidental Inventions That Changed Our World: (Books For Curious Kids)

Written by Riddleland

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 60 every-day items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered.

3rd - 8th

National Museum of African American History & Culture Resources

The National Museum of African American History & Culture (Smithsonian Institution) has a variety of...

How to Read a Graphic Novel: Anchor Chart

Use this anchor chart to help students understand the components of a graphic novel.

"FAB Four" Reciprocal Teaching Graphic Organizer

Use this "FAB Four" Reciprocal Teaching graphic organizer to help students use the strategies of prediction, clarify, question, and summary to engage in text. Watch the tip video below to get started.

Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to help students ask key questions and find answers while reading.

The Enchanting Things You May See: A Mathematical Adventure

Written and Illustrated by Elizabeth Segal

3rd - 8th

Manu: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Kelly Fernández

A funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations...

3rd - 8th

Probable Passage Graphic Organizer

Use this probable passage graphic organizer as a pre-reading strategy to help students focus on prediction, summarization, vocabulary instruction, and story frames.

See, Think, Wonder Graphic Organizer

The See, Think, Wonder thinking routine was developed by Project Zero, a research center at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Use this graphic organizer to support your students with this thinking routine.