Denotation/Connotation The vocabulary words used in this lesson stem from realism literature. Students are asked to...		Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for...
Family Finger Plays Use a printable that contains three different brief rhymes that students can perform with...		Reading Warm-Up 128 for Gr. 1 & 2: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Students read a fictional passage and answer comprehension questions in this printable daily...
Because of Winn-Dixie Teacher's Guide Refer to the discussion questions in this printable literature guide before, during, and after...		Reading Warm-Up 127 for Gr. 3 & 4: Contemporary Realistic Fiction Build students' reading comprehension skills with a fictional reading passage and questions in...
James and the Giant Peach Worksheet In this creative writing activity for James and the Giant Peach, students use vivid...		We Beat the Street Discussion Guide Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with...
Langston Hughes, an Everyday Poet Read about Langston Hughes's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more...		Max & Ruby Marshmallow Chicken Hunt The Easter Bunny hid all of Max and Ruby's marshmallow chickens. Have students help Ruby find...
The BFG's D.I.Y. Dream Catcher Extend the enjoyment of Roald Dahl's wonderful book, The B.F.G., by making a dream...		Creating Mental Pictures with Metaphors Using metaphor as a tool is the focus of this printable activity.
Reading Warm-Up 65 for Gr. 1 & 2: Health and Wellness The printable daily warm-up helps your students master important reading skills with a reading...		Poetic Language in "Memories of Christmas" Students will understand and appreciate the use of literal and figurative language though...
Reading Warm-Up 130 for Gr. 3 & 4: Mystery/Suspense/Adventure In this printable warm-up, students read a suspense story and answer comprehension questions.		Scoring Rubric: Drama The organization, elements of drama writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a...
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Teacher's Guide This teacher's guide to The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is chock-full of...		Scoring Rubric: Business Letter/Memo The organization, elements of a business letter/memo writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and...
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Teacher's Guide Use the lesson planning resources in this printable guide to Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in...		Eats, Shoots & Leaves Enhance reading comprehension with a with a guide that provides resources and teaching...