When students note observations as they read, they gain a deeper understanding of the characters.

When students note observations as they read, they gain a deeper understanding of their texts.

Children practice summarizing and reflecting more deeply about the books they read by answering four thought-provoking questions.

Get your kids writing about their reading! When students note key observations as they read, they have a better chance at understanding a text's message.

After your students read an excerpt of The Land of the Blue Flower, ask them to respond to a writing prompt. Encourage them to use comparative works like similarly and unlike.

Children learn about the environmental activist and women's rights advocate Wangari Maathai. Students will read a biography about the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize and answer nonfiction comprehension questions about the text.

This worksheet offers an engaging, meaningful framework for young writers as they learn to build and write compelling arguments.

Help your students think deeply about literature with these helpful conversation starters.

Children keep track of their weekday reading with this useful two-page template.

Help your child tap into this fictional attraction by sharing about their favorite character with a pen pal! Your young reader will use this fun postcard template to describe their favorite character, including their favorite piece of dialogue.

Have students step into the role of a journalist with this engaging newspaper-themed writing activity!

Give students the opportunity to think creatively about Louis Sachar’s Holes after they’re done reading!