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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Anticipation Guide

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

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D.

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.
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Riverkeeper: Protecting an American River

Written by Nancy Castaldo
Dive into the exciting story of how people worked together to save the Hudson River — and learn how you can help protect clean water all around the world.
5th - 8th

Celebrate America 250 Activity Packet

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with activities that encourage readers to explore the stories, experiences, and contributions that have shaped our nation. This packet helps learners build connections, reflect on history, and celebrate the many voices that are part of America’s story.

A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel by Hope Larson.

A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel: Word Search

After reading A Wrinkle In Time: The Graphic Novel by Hope Larson, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning. Find and cycle words across, down, and diagonally.

Jiu-Jitsu Girl: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with Jiu-Jitsu Girl by Jennifer Dutton.

Jiu-Jitsu Girl: Word Search

After reading Jiu-Jitsu Girl by Jennifer Dutton, use this printable and interactive Word Search Puzzle to extend student learning.
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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Angie just wants to fit in at her new school, but being dragged to Jiu-Jitsu practice by her family is not exactly helping her look cool. When a big tournament, some unexpected family changes, and a friendship she never saw coming all collide at once, Angie starts to question everything she thought she knew about herself.
4th - 8th

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th

The Standing Rock Sioux Challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline: Guide For Families

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

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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. One moment Daniel Redmayne is fast asleep, and the next, a failed dam is sending a wall of water straight toward his campsite. With their counselors gone and five kids completely alone in the Montana wilderness, survival becomes the only thing that matters.
4th - 8th

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a new book.

Alice in Wonderland (Scholastic Junior Classics): Discussion Guide

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

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition) by William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer.
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)

Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Illustrated by Anna Hymas
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. When a devastating drought wiped out every crop his family had, fourteen year old William Kamkwamba refused to give up. Armed with nothing but curiosity and a stack of science books from his village library, he came up with an idea so bold that his neighbors thought he had lost his mind.
5th - 9th

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