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The Adventures of Captain Underpants: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Novel Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey.

No-Prep Oral Literacy Activities

Use these no-prep oral activities to build students’ phonological awareness through quick, engaging practice.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney.

Bridge To Terabithia: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Bridge To Terabithia.

Bridge To Terabithia: Anticipation Guide

Use this Anticipation Guide before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge, build curiosity about the topic, and set a purpose for reading.

Bridge to Terabithia: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterso.

Bridge to Terabithia: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Bridge To Terabithia.
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The Doughnut Club

Written by Kristina Rahim

Quinn loves her moms and her little brother, but sometimes she feels like she doesn’t quite fit in...

3rd - 7th
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Every Month Is a New Year: Celebrations Around the World

Written by Marilyn Singer and Illustrated by Susan L. Roth
Happy New Year ... in July! This versatile collection of engaging original poems showcases New Year celebrations throughout the year and around the world.
1st - 7th
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance

Written by Lisa Yee
Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota… until now. Her mom says they’ll only stay for a couple of weeks, just long enough for her grandfather to get better. But plans don’t always go the way you expect. As Maizy spends more time in Last Chance—and at the Golden Palace, the restaurant her family has owned for generations—she starts to uncover all kinds of surprises.
3rd - 7th
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Welcome to Our Table: A Celebration of What Children Eat All Around the World

Written by Laura Mucha & Ed Smith and Illustrated by Harriet Lynas

From biltong to biryani, papaya to passionfruit, and ramen to roti, kids everywhere enjoy delicious...

2nd - 5th
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Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Written by Polly Faber and Illustrated by Klas Fahlén
Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. This picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!
2nd - 5th

Writer's Response Choice Board

Students choose from a variety of narrative, opinion, informative, creative, and personal writing prompts that encourage them to think deeply about what they read while writing for authentic purposes.

Read with RIF Book Club Guide

Bring stories to life beyond the final page with RIF's Read with RIF Book Club Guide.

Helping Kids with Test Anxiety

Help your child build confidence and reduce test anxiety through the power of reading.

Family Reading Tip Sheet

Discover practical reading tips for families that help children build literacy skills, develop confidence, and enjoy reading together.

Tips for Families of Elementary and Middle School Students

Support your child's reading journey with practical, research-based strategies you can use every day.

Printable Coloring Bookmark

Add creativity to reading time with this printable Coloring Bookmark!

Reading Achievement Certificate

Celebrate every reading milestone with a printable Reading Certificate!

Raise the Bar: Book Club Activity Packet

Extend students' reading experience with this engaging Book Club Activity Packet for Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel by Fernanda Frick H.
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Raise the Bar: A Graphic Novel

Written and Illustrated by Fernanda Frick H.
Sam dreams of becoming a champion weightlifter and must balance big goals, hard work, and family expectations along the way.
3rd - 7th
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Don't Be A Mosquito!

Written by Kristy Schwartz and Illustrated by David Anderson
Ricky loves adventures, playing with his dog Buster, and being part of everything—maybe a little too much sometimes. He wiggles, blurts, and zooms right into other people’s space without meaning to. At school, his big excitement can cause problems, and making friends feels tougher than he expected.
Pre-K - 5th

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