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Best Evidence Encyclopedia: Upper Elementary Reading

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
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...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Descriptive Writing

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
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

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Gcf Global: Word List a Z

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this A-Z word list to improve your literacy skills.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: List of Science Fiction Books for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
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

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Awesome site with hundreds of stories by published and unpublished authors to encourage reading stories together and out loud.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...
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Read Works

Read Works: North America Things You Should Know About Mexico

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A list of facts about Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Listing of the Alabama Sturgeon [Pdf]

For Students 1st - 9th
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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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Reading Activity: Word Explorer

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Milly and the Macy's Parade

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Read Works

Read Works: The Scientific Method

For Teachers 5th Standards
[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...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: K W L S Chart

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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...
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Kids' Wings

Kids' Wings: The Texas Bluebonnet Books

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This site has the Texas Bluebonnet Book lists from 1995 through 2003, with plenty of links to teacher resources to use with them.
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Nancy J. Keane

Nancy Keane: Atn Book Lists

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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Read Write Think: All About Alliteration: Responding to Literature Through Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Read Works

Read Works: Go Outside and Play!

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
[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.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Double Entry Journal

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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Read Write Think: Nonfiction Pyramid

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
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...
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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Predators

For Students 3rd - 5th
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

For Students 2nd - 6th
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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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Animal Migration

For Students 3rd - 5th
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

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Science Trek: Salmon

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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PBS

Idaho Ptv: Dialogue for Kids: Bird Migration

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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