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Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

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

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

The Crossover: Novel Discussion Guide

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

The Crossover: Word Search

After reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.

The Crossover: Vocabulary Guide

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

The Crossover: Anticipation Guide

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

The Crossover: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge.
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Gracias Thanks

Written by Pat Mora and Illustrated by John Parra
In a series of poetic sentences, a young boy (biracial Mexican/Caucasian) tells about some of the...
Pre-K - 2nd
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Suitcase

Written by Mildred Pitts Walter

Despite his love of drawing and his feelings of inadequacy as an athlete, sixth-grader Alexander...

3rd - 7th
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Benji, the Bad Day, and Me

Written by Sally J. Pla and Illustrated by Ken Min

Nothing seems to be going right for Sammy today. At school, he got in trouble for kicking a fence...

Pre-K - 3rd
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I'll Build You A Bookcase

Written by Jean Ciborowski Fahey
In this charming bilingual picture book, children and their caregivers work together to build home...
- Pre-K
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Rally to Read: Nature Collection

Historic Figures Activity Guide for Grades PK-2

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades PK-2.

Hidden Figures: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four...

Hidden Figures: Word Search

After reading Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee...
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Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race

Written by Margot Lee Shetterly & Winifred Conkling and Illustrated by Laura Freeman

Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math…really good...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Don Tate Collection
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REI Center: NAB Books
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Under My Hijab

Written by Hena Khan and Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel
Grandma wears it clasped under her chin. Aunty pins hers up with a beautiful brooch. Jenna puts it...
Pre-K - 3rd
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When Aidan Became a Brother

Written by Kyle Lukoff and Illustrated by Kaylani Juanita
When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room...
Pre-K - 3rd

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