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The Fear Zone

Written by K. R. Alexander

If you don't stand up to your fears, they will destroy you. When five kids are invited to a cemetery...

4th - 9th

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.
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Henry Ford: Driving Change

Written by Lisa Greathouse

Engage students and bring history to life in the classroom with this script about Henry Ford's...

4th - 8th

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.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Discussion Guide for Families

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading with your child.

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.

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Word Search

After reading Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations by...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive criss cross puzzle aligns with Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun...

Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

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.
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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

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Word Search

After reading Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a Healthy Environment by Megan Clendenan use this...

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a...

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Fresh Air, Clean Water: Our Right to a Healthy Environment

Written by Megan Clendenan and Illustrated by Julie McLaughlin

Everyone depends on clean air to breathe, safe water to drink and healthy soil for growing food. But...

4th - 8th
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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
4th - 8th
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Sky Gazing: A Guide to the Moon, Sun, Planets, Stars, Eclipses, and Constellations

Written by Meg Thacher
The sun, moon, stars, and planets have been a source of wonder for as long as humans have lived on earth.
4th - 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.

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