Sep 09
In Peter Brown’s novel The Wild Robot Protects, readers follow the story of Roz, a compassionate and resourceful robot, as she encounters new challenges in her efforts to protect her friends and home. This book blends science fiction with elements of fantasy, promising to engage your students. Summary: Roz has found a home on the island but …
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Dec 12
Check out Two Degrees novel activities to get some ideas for your book unit study. These teaching resources are sure to be a hit with your middle school students. In his fantastic novel, Alan Gratz tells three stories dealing with disasters that could happen due to climate change. Sierra Nevada, California Thirteen-year-old Akira Kristiansen goes horseback …
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Jan 03
Students will love reading From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks. In this realistic fiction, Zoe struggles to free her father, serving a sentence in prison for a crime he never committed, a disagreement with her best friend, and a desire to be on the Kid’s Bake Challenge television show. From the Desk of Zoe …
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Welcome to the “Literacy Category” page, where you will find materials and ideas for teaching upper elementary students. These posts will help you effectively teach various reading skills. Recent Literacy Posts Alliteration, Rhyme, and Onomatopoeia Proverbs and Adages: Fun Classroom Activities Teaching Humor Devices Teaching Students to Predict Outcomes Teaching Context Clues with Poetry Context …
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Sep 14
Are you ready for a gripping tale of survival about one of California’s worst disasters? Look no further than I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018. This heart-pounding novel takes readers on a journey through the devastating wildfires that ravaged the state in that fateful year. Through the eyes of a young protagonist, this book offers …
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Dec 30
With its megastar cast, many students will be talking about the movie Dolittle. Not only does the film feature Robert Downey Jr. as Dolittle, but the animals are also voiced by superstars. Just to name a few, Tom Holland plays Dolittle’s dog Jip; Emma Thompson plays the parrot Polynesia, and Selena Gomez plays the giraffe, …
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Oct 24
Whether you’re a history buff, a lover of survival stories, or simply seeking a thrilling read, I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 is a must-read that will stay with you long after the final page. In January 1919, a massive wave of molasses swept through the streets of Boston, leaving death and destruction in …
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