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Writing Template

Use this writing template to have students respond to various prompts.

Save Me a Seat: Vocabulary Guide

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

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I Am Princess X

Written by Cherie Priest and Illustrated by Kali Ciesemier

Once upon a time, two best friends created a princess together. Libby drew the pictures, May wrote...

3rd - 7th
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Bouncing Back

Written by Scott Ostler

Back in his old basketball league, before the car accident, thirteen-year-old Carlos Cooper owned...

3rd - 7th
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M is for Movement, AKA Humans Can't Eat Golf Balls

Written by Innosanto Nagara

At first the protests were in small villages and at universities. But then they spread. People drew...

3rd - 7th
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Restart

Written by Gordon Korman

Chase's memory just went out the window. Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't...

3rd - 7th
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Supergifted

Written by Gordon Korman

Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call “gifted.” But his genius friend Noah Youkilis...

3rd - 7th
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Freestyle

Written by Gale Galligan

Cory's dance crew is getting ready for a major competition. It's the last one before they graduate...

3rd - 7th
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Hurricane Child

Written by Kacen Callender
Caroline Murphy is a Hurricane Child. Being born during a hurricane is unlucky, and 12-year-old Caroline has had her share of bad luck lately. But when a new student named Kalinda arrives, Caroline's luck begins to turn around.
3rd - 7th
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King and the Dragonflies

Written by Kacen Callender

Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid...

3rd - 7th
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Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates...

3rd - 7th

Read Aloud Planning Template

Use this template to plan daily intentional read alouds to enhance students' knowledge, vocabulary...

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Elf Dog and Owl Head

Written by M. T. Anderson and Illustrated by Junyi Wu

Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and...

3rd - 7th
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Simon Sort of Says

Written by Erin Bow

Simon O’Keeffe’s biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a...

3rd - 7th
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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters

Written by Misako Misako Rocks!

Attention manga and kawaii–loving tweens! Now you can learn to create your own adorable manga...

2nd - 7th

I Can't Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide for Families

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

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The Kids' Field Guide to Birds

Written by Daisy Yuhas

Get out and see the birds! With Kids’ Field Guide to Birds in hand, spot and learn about dozens of...

3rd - 7th
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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Written by Dusti Bowling

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a...

3rd - 7th
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Justice Makes a Difference: The Story of Miss Freedom Fighter, Esquire

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner & Jacklyn Milton and Illustrated by Jeremy Norton & Janos Orban

"Words are powerful,' Grandma told Justice. 'They can be used in powerful ways to do good or to do...

3rd - 7th

Concept Map

Use this Concept Map before, during, or after reading to deepen students' understanding of a concept...

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Kids in the Kitchen: 70+ Fun Recipes for Young Chefs to Stir Up!

Written by Rossini Perez

Say hello to a world of hands-on fun that will ignite a passion for cooking and creativity in your...

3rd - 7th

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Discussion Guide

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

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Vocabulary Guide

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

I Can’t Find My Whatchamacallit!!: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

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