Apr 02
The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown combines a science fiction story involving a robot of the future with a fantasy in which animals talk. This sequel beautifully wraps up the story. In the book, readers are once again transported to the remote and rugged island where Roz has made her home. After surviving her first …
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Mar 29
Use the ACE Writing Strategy to help students organize their writing. This teaching device helps organize the answers to short answer/constructed response questions. By providing a structured response to the question, it prevents students from guessing the answers. The acronym stands for… A – Answer all parts of the question in complete sentences. C – …
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Mar 26
I Survived the Children’s Blizzard, 1888 is a compelling novel that transports readers back in time to one of the deadliest blizzards in American history. On January 12, the day started out warm at around thirty degrees. John and his sister Franny enjoyed a fun recess at school. All of a sudden, a blizzard blew …
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Mar 22
Help students succeed when answering multiple-choice questions with the RUNNERS Strategy. This acronym teaching device helps students break down reading passages so they can more easily answer multiple-choice questions. By implementing this strategy, students will have a better understanding of what they read, causing them to answer questions more accurately. R – Read the title …
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Mar 19
Alan Gratz is at his best when he writes historical fiction. Prisoner B-3087 is no exception. The novel is a rare treat! Ten-year-old Yanek entertains his family with an after-dinner light show when the Germans invade his hometown of Kraków, Poland. Days later a wall is built forming the Jewish ghetto. After this, a series of rules …
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Mar 12
If you’re looking for a thrilling adventure filled with magic, mystery, and danger, then Neil Gaiman’s Coraline is the perfect book for you. This award-winning novel follows the story of a young girl named Coraline. She moves to a new house with her family. Soon afterward, Coraline discovers a secret door that leads to a …
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Mar 05
Restart by Gordon Korman is one of those novels that students love so much that they pass it around the class. Students will laugh out loud, empathize, grow angry, and want to help Chase as he struggles with a difficult situation. Summary Late in the summer before Chase’s eighth-grade year, he wakes up in the hospital …
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