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Fluency

Fluency is generally defined as the rate, accuracy, and expression with which students read. Learn here how to ensure…

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Reading Workshop

This strategy gives students the opportunity to choose the books they read and to discuss their reading individually and…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

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You Are a Role Model: Teaching Advice

Learn how to be a good role model in this excerpt from Rafe Esquith's Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.

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Children Depend on Us, So Be Dependable: Teaching Advice

Rafe Esquith, gives advice on being dependable in your classroom, in this excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire.…

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Banning Harry Potter?

The Harry Potter series has been banned from some schools in the United States and the United Kingdom. Find out why some…

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Banned Books and Censorship

Teaching Harry Potter

Literature

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Discovering Math in Literature

Find useful tips on how to pull math concepts out of literature. Provided by Penguin Putnam.

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Mathematics

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Literature that Deals with Laughter

Books that make kids laugh are listed in this literature resource for teachers.

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Emotional Appeal of Children's Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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"The Little Match Seller"

This is the full text of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, "The Little Match Seller." Enjoy this sad short story…

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Short Stories

Language Arts and Writing

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Research Paper: Take Notes

How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.

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Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Nursery Rhyme Collection

Thirteen of the most popular nursery rhymes are collected here.

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Reading and Literature

Phonics

Poetry

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Old South Meeting House

Photo of the Old South Meeting House in Boston; Phillis Wheatley was a member of the congregation.

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

African-American History

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Eyewitness: Explorer

Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…

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Reading and Literature

Informational Texts

Discovery and Exploration

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Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli

A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…

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Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

Community and Ways of Life

Social Studies and History

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The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four

The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Ancient Civilizations

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Fire in the Classroom: Teaching Advice

This excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will introduce you to Rafe Esquith and his advice on being a successful…

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O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi"

Find the full text of the classic short story by O. Henry, "The Gift of the Magi." This is an excellent piece of…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Short Stories

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Minecraft: The Island Teacher's Guide

From Max Brooks, best-selling author of World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide, comes Minecraft: The Island. A book…

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Reading and Literature

Science

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever -- Project Ideas

A list of project your students can complete when reading Barbara Robinson's novel The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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Vacation Reading List -- Adult

This list of recommended vacation reading for adults is provided by Penguin Young Readers Group and Dorling Kindersley.

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Reading and Literature

Reading

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Three Famous Americans in the Civil War

Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.

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Language Arts and Writing

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

American History/U.S. History

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Eye Wonder: Invention

From the humble, but essential wheel to the space shuttle and beyond, in the home, in the air, or at the sea, this book…

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Reading and Literature

Informational Texts

Inventions

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An Educator's Guide to the I Survived Series

The I Survived Series from Scholastic takes students on an adventurous historical journey. Students follow the main…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

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What is Dyslexia?

Learn about Dyslexia, the most prevalent type of learning disability.

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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Summer Reading List for Teachers – Nonfiction

Looking for a good book to read over the summer? This reading list includes descriptions and recommendations for…

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Nonfiction Literature

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