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Mentor Text Planning Guide

Use this Mentor Text Planning Guide to plan purposeful mentor text instruction.
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Ghostwise: A Book of Midnight Stories

Written by Dan Yashinsky
A spellbinding gathering of eerie and enchanting tales, this collection brings together ghostly encounters and supernatural wonders from cultures around the world. Master storytellers—Mariella Bertelli, Alice Kane, Cathy Miyata, Stanley Sparkles, and many others—share stories that shimmer with mystery and imagination.
4th - 8th
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Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest (American Storytelling)

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald
Ghosts of the Pacific Northwest can be just as mischievous as any others—shattering glass, waking people in the middle of the night, and sending families fleeing from their homes—but, truth be told, most of them are a pretty cheerful crew. In Ellensburg, Washington, one ghost even tags along on his granddaughter’s dates to make sure there’s no funny business.
4th - 9th
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Ghost Stories from the American South (American Storytelling)

Written by W. K. McNeil (Compiler, Editor)
This collection of supernatural tales stands apart from most ghost-story anthologies: every narrative comes directly from the folk traditions of the American South. While many of the stories were gathered over the past twenty‑five years, their settings stretch from the days of the Revolutionary War to modern times. Most have never appeared in print before, preserved instead through generations of oral storytelling.
4th - 9th
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Eleven Nature tales

Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey

Written by Pleasant DeSpain
Eleven Nature Tales: A Multicultural Journey is an engaging collection of ancient legends that celebrate the beauty and balance of our natural world. Author Pleasant DeSpain shares traditional stories from diverse cultures, including China, Australia, and Native American tribes, to teach vital lessons about the environment.
5th - 8th
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Americas Outlaws

America's Outlaws and the Treasures They Left Behind

Written by WC Jameson
This action-packed book shares true stories of famous bandits like Jesse James and Belle Starr and the secret riches they hid across the country. It is the perfect read for anyone who loves history, mysteries, and the adventure of searching for lost gold.
5th - 8th
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Mama Learns to Drive

Mama Learns to Drive

Written by Donald Davis
Famous storyteller Donald Davis shares eight funny and touching stories about his mother growing up in North Carolina.
4th - 8th
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The Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes

Written by Matthew Eicheldinger
Follow eleven-year-old Matt as he navigates the perils of sixth grade and a mysterious hometown myth in this heartwarming, illustrated middle school comedy.
2nd - 8th

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Read Aloud Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with You Are There! March on Washington by Torrey Maloof.

You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text): Word Search

After reading You Are There! March on Washington by Torrey Maloof, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

Among the Hidden: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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You Are There! March on Washington, August 28, 1963 (TIME®: Informational Text)

Written by Torrey Maloof
This high-interest nonfiction book brings the March on Washington to life while building literacy and higher-order thinking skills through rich text features, engaging visuals, and standards-aligned content.
5th - 8th

Stress-Busting Holiday Literacy Tips for Families

This family-friendly tip sheet shares simple, low-stress ways to build reading and writing into everyday holiday routines.

From What Waters Do You Come?: Activity

"From What Waters Do You Come?” is a traditional Māori practice that invites people to reflect on their identity, ancestry, and connection to the land and water.

Middle School Family Literacy Initiative Partner Spotlight

In this Q&A, former RIF implementor Susan shares how she has been able to create and sustain successful family literacy events.
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Bye Forever, I Guess

Bye Forever, I Guess

Written by Jodi Meadows

Can a guarded gamer girl lower her shield for a new friend… or more-than-friend?

Thirteen-year-old...

5th - 9th

Hoot: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

Word Ladder Activity: Halloween

Word ladders help students see that words can be changed by adding or deleting letters. Use this...

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

Fresh Air, Clean Water: Guide for Families (en Español)

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

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