Feb 26
Are you looking for a fun and interesting story to read with your students? Lynda Mullaly Hunt tells a fantastic story in her book Fish in a Tree. Told in the first-person point of view, the book follows Ally through her sixth-grade year as she overcomes many obstacles. The story begins with Ally buying a card …
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Feb 19
Step back in time to one of the most important moments in American history with I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863, by Lauren Tarshis. This captivating novel takes readers on a journey through the eyes of eleven-year-old Thomas. This young boy finds himself in the midst of one of the bloodiest battles in American …
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Feb 12
Fans of The One and Only Ivan and Crenshaw are going to love Katherine Applegate’s newest novel Wishtree. The story is told from the perspective of Red, a 216-year-old red oak tree living in a suburban neighborhood. Red is one special tree. Every May Day, people in the area tie pieces of fabric with wishes all over Red. Because Red …
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Feb 05
Lauren Tarshis writes the fifteenth book in her popular I Survived Series – I Survived the American Revolution. The series began with I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 in 2010. Since then, two books each year have been published. Readers can experience both natural and man-made disasters through this series. Fire, war, storms, and even shark attacks will …
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Jan 29
After seeing a cardinal, close your eyes, spit three times, and make a wish. — You can make a wish if you clap three times before crossing a state line. — You can make a wish if you see a camel-shaped cloud. These are just a few of Charlie’s superstitions in Wish by Barbara O’Connor. The Story …
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Jan 22
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 27 “In the Garden” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 27 “In the Garden” is 30 minutes …
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Jan 15
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 26 “It’s Mother” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 26 “It’s Mother” is 17 minutes 44 seconds in …
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