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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

What's Your Problem? Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to determine the problem(s) in the story by looking closely at the story elements (setting, theme, characters).

The Influences on a Character Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to help students consider all of the influences on one of the main characters.

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 6-8

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 6-8.

Friendship Activity Guide for 6-8

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

Historic Figures Activity Guide for 6-8

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

Harry Potter Curriculum Guide

Harry Potter Alliance's "Harry Potter as a Tool for Social Change" printable Guide for Educators...

Hope in the Holler: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Checked. Look for hints in the Word Bank...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across or down. You can print the...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across or down. You can print the...

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Word Search

After reading Harry Potter and the Socerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling, use this printable and...

The Outsiders: Criss Cross

when you suddenly change direction and turn a different way

The Outsiders: Word Search

After reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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Hope in the Holler

Written by Lisa Lewis Tyre

Right before Wavie's mother died, she gave Wavie a list of instructions to help her find her way in...

5th - 8th
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Anorexia

Written by Gail B Stewart
Examines the basic concepts of anorexia through the lens of the latest scientific studies and...
4th - 8th
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Bulimia

Written by Gail B Stewart
Examines the basic concepts of bulimia through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding...
4th - 8th
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Forever for a Year

Written by Gottfred and B T
When Carolina and Trevor meet on their first day of school, something draws them to each other. They...
8th - 12th
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The Outsiders

Written by S.E. Hinton
RIF's 60th Anniversary Highlighted Book for 1967. Ponyboy thinks he knows exactly where he stands in life: a greaser, loyal to his brothers and his crew, always one run-in away from trouble with the wealthy Socs. But when one violent night changes everything, he's forced to question who he really is and what he's willing to fight for. Can he figure out who he is before the world decides for him?
7th - 9th

Chapter 1 Harry Potter Book 1: Word List

This printable PDF includes the complete Reading Machine word list that supports this book.

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: Celebration Video

This short video presents black and white images accompanied by music to celebrate the anniversary...

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