Literature Guides


EDCTR206RI The Prince and the Pauper (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR206RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9781555764975
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

EDCTR202RI   Tom Sawyer (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR202RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9781555764937
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

EDCTR108RI   Uncle Tom's Cabin (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR108RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Primary, Intermediate, Middle School ISBN: 9781555764746
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

EDCTR105RI   The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR105RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9781555764715
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

EDCTR104RI   Swiss Family Robinson (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR104RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9781555764708
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

EDCTR101RI   White Fang (Enhanced eBook)


Bring the Classics to Life. These high-interest read-alongs have been adapted into 10 short chapters aimed at introducing students to great classic literature, while improving comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Expertly paced narration provides sound effects to keep interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. Each book includes 100 comprehension questions, 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format, exciting illustrations in every chapter, and answer keys at the back of each book. Reading levels were measured by the Fry Readability Scale and written using McGraw-Hill's Core Vocabulary. The MP3 files include a word-for-word reading directly from the book. This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. You can post lessons on your class website, make student copies, extract or rotate pages, and edit the contents of the file.
Publisher: Edcon Publishing Group Product ID: EDCTR101RI Grade(s): 5 - 9 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9781555764678
Whiteboard Compatible: Yes (Level 2)

Vocabulary and Phonics

Vocabulary and Phonics Resources


Fun With Phonics: Long Vowels

Fun With Phonics: Long Vowels


Beginning readers will enjoy the whimsical themes of these highly motivating books filled with a variety of activities designed to teach basic vowel sounds. They'll discover short vowels in a circus setting, experience long vowels designed around a sports theme, and take a trip through the zoo with special vowels. Three great ways to keep them interested and learning!
Publisher: Remedia Publications Product ID: REM0156A Grade(s): 1 - 3 Level(s): Primary ISBN: 1561750786

Vocabulary Toolkit

Vocabulary Toolkit


Vocabulary Toolkit provides a comprehensive vocabulary program that integrates Greek and Latin prefix, root, and suffix instruction with context-clues and spelling practice. Includes vocabulary flashcards, spelling-vocabulary worksheets, direct instruction set up for the overhead projector, LCD projector, Elmo®, or SMART Board™ games, and more. Get an entire year's worth of vocabulary instruction and practice to help improve reading comprehension and writing ability. The comprehensive Teaching Spelling and Vocabulary curriculum, includes the resources in Vocabulary Toolkit, but also integrates a complete, differentiated instruction spelling program from sound-spelling patterns to advanced conventional spelling rules. This teacher resource also provides complete diagnostic assessments, games, spelling rules, syllable transformers, and spelling tests for a full year of quality, differentiated instruction. A great resource for standardized test prep!
Publisher: Pennington Publishing Product ID: PEN0013 Grade(s): 4 - 12 Level(s): Intermediate, Middle School, High School ISBN: 9780578017761

My Favorite Writer


WPI9781605962177 My Favorite Writer - Mark Twain
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605962177 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605962177
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605963624 My Favorite Writer - Mary Pope Osborne
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605963624 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605963624
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605963631 My Favorite Writer - Maurice Sendak
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605963631 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605963631
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605963655 My Favorite Writer - Will Hobbs
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605963655 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605963655
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605962153 My Favorite Writer - Robert Munsch
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605962153 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605962153
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605963648 My Favorite Writer - R. L. Stine
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605963648 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605963648
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

WPI9781605962160 My Favorite Writer - Megan McDonald
from Weigl Publishing Inc.
WPI9781605962160 (Intermediate, Middle School)
ISBN: 9781605962160
My Favorite Writer is a biography series that profiles and celebrates significant children's authors. Each book explores the life of a well-known children's writer and provides an overview of his or her most popular books. Additional facts are provided through a timeline, awards, and fan information. Photographs and Inspired to Write features will motivate young, aspiring writers. Creative writing tips and instruction on how to write a biography report will improve the reader's writing skills.
Grades: 4 - 6

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: Puzzle Pack

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: Puzzle Pack
from Teacher's Pet Publications
TPP254PP (Intermediate, Middle School)
Here's a whole manual full of puzzles, games, and worksheets related to the novel! It includes: 1 unit word list and clues, 4 unit fill in the blank worksheets, 4 unit multiple choice worksheets, 4 unit magic squares, 4 unit word searches, 4 unit crosswords, 32 unit bingo cards, 1 vocabulary word list and definitions, 4 vocab fill in the blank worksheets, 4 vocab matching worksheets, 4 vocab magic squares worksheets, 4 vocab word searches, 4 vocab crosswords, 4 vocab juggle letter review worksheets, 1 master set of vocab flash cards, 32 vocab bingo cards, and answer keys to all worksheets and puzzles. Unit words are character names, symbols, places, etc. Vocabulary words are chosen from the book and are the same words used in the LitPlan Teacher Pack. Great for review, reinforcement, substitute teachers, and more!
Grades: 4 - 7

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: LitPlan Teacher Pack

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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH: LitPlan Teacher Pack
from Teacher's Pet Publications
TPP254D (Intermediate, Middle School)
A foundation of materials for teaching a work of literature, LitPlan Teacher Packs™ from Teacher's Pet Publications have everything you need for a complete unit of study. Download, print, and teach. Developed and used by respected teaching professionals, these manuals incorporate the IRA/NCTE standards with practical, proven methods of teaching and assessing students' learning on a variety of levels. The straight-forward format of the manuals makes them useful for whole-class book study, lit circles or book groups, tutoring, and independent study projects. Includes study questions, quizzes, unit tests, daily lessons, vocabulary, writing assignments, activities and games, review materials, and more - more materials than you will be able to use in one unit - all organized, planned, and ready-to-teach.
Grades: 4 - 7

Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Social Studies, Grd 6

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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Social Studies, Grd 6
from Teacher Created Resources
TCR8038 (Middle School)
High-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, detail, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book's units, they are preparing for success in testing.

Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Science, Grd 6

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Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Science, Grd 6
from Teacher Created Resources
TCR8037 (Middle School)
High-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about science topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, detail, vocabulary, and critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book's units, they are preparing for success in testing.
Grades: 6

Power Practice Vocabulary in Context (Grades 5-8) Power Practice Vocabulary in Context (Grades 5-8)

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Power Practice Vocabulary in Context (Grades 5-8)
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP8310 (Intermediate, Middle School)
Over 100 Reproducible Activities to Sharpen Basic SkillsThe activity pages in Vocabulary in Context provide the perfect standards-based practice for enhancing your students' vocabulary. With over 1,200 vocabulary words, it's great for Skill Practice and Test Prep! As students complete the practical and creative activities, they will improve their knowledge of the following:
  • synonyms and antonyms
  • homophones
  • parts of speech
  • definitions
  • context clues
  • prefixes and suffixes

Grades: 5 - 8

Advantage Reading, Gr. 8

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Advantage Reading, Gr. 8
from Creative Teaching Press
CTP8136 (Middle School)
High-Interest Skill Building for Home and School!A wide range of activities that focus on essential grade-level skills and strategies. These activities are shaped and influenced by current research findings in literacy instruction grounded in the Reading First Initiative. This activity book is divided into 4 units with reading selections in each unit that all center around a common theme. Each unit features the following skill strands:
  • phonics/structural word analysis
  • vocabulary
  • fluency
  • comprehension

Grades: 8

Fluency

Fluency Practice, Grades 4 & Up
from Teacher Created Resources
Fluency has two basic parts. Reading fluency is the ability to read quickly and accurately while using expression and proper phrasing. Speaking fluency is the ability to express oneself easily and gracefully. Oral reading is a great way for students to practice fluency and for teachers to assess fluency. The books in this series present oral reading practice in a variety of genres:
  • Nursery Rhymes
  • Poetry
  • Haiku
  • Songs
  • Proverbs
  • Tongue Twisters
  • Fairy Tales
  • Readers' Theater
Each book has over 80 reading passages that are designed to engage young students by using humor, compelling plots, and exciting new words. Grades: 4 - 8

Vocabulary

Skills for Life - Vocabulary and Reading (Grades 6-9)
ÒWhen will we ever need to know this?Ó Sound familiar? Not with this book. These pages give students practice with vocabulary and reading skills they will need to do everyday tasks throughout their lives. The activities focus on real-life situations such as ordering through a catalog, reading maps and graphs, being a smart shopper, using reference sources, understanding labels, and much more. Each page is designed to teach important skills while making the learning meaningful to students. Grades: 6 - 9

Reading Comprehension

50 Reproducible Strategy Sheets That Build Comprehension During Independent Reading
from Scholastic
We know that kids need to read, read to become better readers. But how can you ensure kids are getting the most out of their independent reading books? How can you assess their progress as readers? The 50 interactive strategy sheets in this book are the answer. The engaging forms guide student to use reading strategies, to identify literary elements and think about how they work, and to understand the characteristics of various genres. Grades: 4 - 8, Staff

Graphic Organizer

30 Graphic Organizers for Reading Grades 5-8
from Shell Educational Publishing
If you're tired of using the same old organizers in every lesson, this new series is perfect for you. Each graphic organizer is explained in detail and provided as a transparency. Model lessons are provided for each one. Grades: 5 - 8