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Esperanza Rising: Novel Discussion Guide

Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Esperanza Rising.

Esperanza Rising: Anticipation Guide

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

Esperaza Rising: Vocabulary Guide

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

Esperanza Rising: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge with the book, Esperanza Rising.
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Bye Forever, I Guess

Bye Forever, I Guess

Written by Jodi Meadows

Can a guarded gamer girl lower her shield for a new friend… or more-than-friend?

Thirteen-year-old...

5th - 9th

Book Club: Esperanza Rising (Duke TIP's Teachers Workshop)

This article from Duke TIP's Teachers Workshop blog offers a variety of engaging activities...

Swoop and Soar: Q & A

In this Q & A with co-author and raptor biologist, Jane Veltkamp, learn more detailed information...

Swoop and Soar: Educational Guide

For activating student thinking before, during, and after reading, use this Educational Guide for Sw...

Swoop and Soar: Word Search

After reading Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in...

Swoop and Soar: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two...

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Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild

Written by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp

Swoop and Soar, two baby osprey chicks, are safe in their nest at the top of the forest, until a...

K - 7th

Letting Swift River Go: Memory Match

After reading Letting Swift River Go by Jane Yolen, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book's vocabulary words.

Letting Swift River Go: Word Search

After reading Letting Swift River Go by Jane Yolen use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.

Letting Swift River Go: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Letting Swift River Go by Jane Yolen.
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Letting Swift River Go

Written by Jane Yolen and Illustrated by Barbara Cooney
This book relates Sally Jane's experience of changing times in rural America, as she lives through the drowning of the Swift River towns in western Massachusetts to form the Quabbin Reservoir.
3rd - 7th
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DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall

Written by Libby Romero
In this kids biography, discover the inspiring story of Jane Goodall, whose work with chimpanzees...
3rd - 7th

Historic Figures Activity Guide for 6-8

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 6-8.

The Midwife's Apprentice: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from The Midwife's Apprentice. Look for hints...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Memory Matching (Easy)

After reading The Midwife's Apprentice, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Memory Matching (Hard)

After reading The Midwife's Apprentice, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Memory Matching (Medium)

After reading The Midwife's Apprentice, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from The Midwife's Apprentice. Circle or click on words across, down, or...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from The Midwife's Apprentice. Circle or click on words across, down, or...

The Midwife's Apprentice: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from The Midwife's Apprentice. Circle or click on words across, down, or...

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