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Best Evidence Encyclopedia: Upper Elementary Reading
For any reading teacher, take some time to examine these programs for helping students in grades 2-5 improve their reading skills. These programs listed are all scientifically evaluated by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. Find...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Descriptive Writing
This is a comprehensive article about what descriptive writing including what it is, why to teach it and strategies to teach it. It also features two videos Five Senses Graphic Organizer and Writing Poems as well as an annotated list of...
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Arkansas State Library: Charlie May Simon Award
The Arkansas State Library provides information on the Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award, including the process of selecting winners, a brief of Ms. Simon's life and work, and Book Award reading lists from 1970 through 2007.
Ducksters
Ducksters: List of Science Fiction Books for Kids
A website that gives a list of science fiction books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.
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Bedtime Story: Whimsical Stories for Reading
Awesome site with hundreds of stories by published and unpublished authors to encourage reading stories together and out loud. Each story also has a section titled "What's it all about" which gives background information along with...
Read Works
Read Works: North America Things You Should Know About Mexico
[Free Registration/Login Required] A list of facts about Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Listing of the Alabama Sturgeon [Pdf]
Read about the decision to list the Alabama sturgeon as an endangered species primarily due to its low population numbers and subsequent lack of ability to sustain itself through natural reproduction.
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Gcf Global: Reading Activity: Word Explorer
Students choose a category to see a list of related words and then choose a word they would like to explore. Includes pronunciations, definitions, pictures, and video demonstrations of each word.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Milly and the Macy's Parade
Resource guides the reader through this great book. Choose from different categories in before, during, and after you read. Take a quiz, create a story map, and write a book report.
Read Works
Read Works: The Scientific Method
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage lists steps in the scientific method. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included. Several...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: K W L S Chart
A printable K-W-L-S sheet to help students activate prior knowledge, ask questions, record new learning, and then ask additional questions to extend inquiry beyond the text . Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well...
Kids' Wings
Kids' Wings: The Texas Bluebonnet Books
This site has the Texas Bluebonnet Book lists from 1995 through 2003, with plenty of links to teacher resources to use with them.
Nancy J. Keane
Nancy Keane: Atn Book Lists
Book lists from Nancy Keane categorized by theme, subject matter, targeted reading matter, and author. Collected through an international school librarians' listserv. Most books listed are for elementary or middle school students, with...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: All About Alliteration: Responding to Literature Through Poetry
In this lesson, students will listen to a book, A My Name Is by Alice Lyne, and they will learn about alliteration and alliterative words. After reading the book, students will use print and online resources to brainstorm their own...
Read Works
Read Works: Go Outside and Play!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the benefits of playing outside and providing a list of possible activities. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Double Entry Journal
A printable double-entry journal page along with directions on how to use this type of graphic organize, as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Nonfiction Pyramid
A printable pyramid for use with nonfiction texts while students identify the main ideas and supporting details within a text. Students also determine author's purpose and key vocabulary words. Directions on how to use this type of...
PBS
Idaho Ptv: Predators
A comprehensive resource on the topic of predators. Includes half-hour video, facts, links, a reading list, resources for teachers, and a glossary, While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.
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Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Dinosaurs
A comprehensive overview of dinosaurs. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities, a...
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Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Animal Migration
A comprehensive overview of animal migration. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities,...
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Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Food Web
A comprehensive overview of food webs. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. Other features of the site include facts, links, games and activities, a...
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Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Salmon
An excellent and comprehensive resource on salmon. Includes three videos: a half-hour show, a video short, and a short video where an expert answers children's questions. The facts section covers every topic you might think of, including...
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Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Bird Migration
A collection of bird migration facts and links. Includes a reading list, a glossary, and links to teaching resources. While there are links to videos, they may no longer work.
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