Writing to Prompts in the Trait-Based Classroom Literature Response

This book contains ready to use prompts for more than 45 best loved books including many Newberry winners, organized by realistic fiction, historical fiction, and fantasy fiction. It also includes guidelines for using R.A.F.T.S. prompts, reproducible versions to distribute to students, and all the tools you need to create your own prompts.

Trait-Based Mini-Lesson for Teaching Writing in Grades 2-4

What do trait-based writing lessons look like in action? In this book, Megan Sloan shows how the writing traits can inform instruction in a highly motivating and engaging way. She shared more than 25 effective mini-lessons that help students strengthen their writing by learning about the traits. Through lively classroom discussion and samples of modeled and shared writing, Megan takes us inside…

The Kangaroo and the Porpoise

The Kangaroo and the Porpoise is one of many stories from the very small Aboriginal community of Belyuen. We hope publishing these stories will enable us to buy desperately needed materials for the school.

King Midas and The Golden Touch

Timeless stories that are fun to read and approved by educators for children ages 5-8. Retold for beginning readers.

What's in a Park?

We use the word "park" to describe many different places. Take a closer look at what you might find in these parks.

Boats

Did You know that up to 2000 people can travel on a cruise liner at one time? Or that the largest tanker in the world holds 150 million gallons of liquid cargo? Or that some submarines can stay underwater for up to two months without emerging once? Hop aboard and explore 17 different types of boats, from the tiny rowboat to the gigantic aircraft carrier.

All Stars Snow Troll

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ISBN/ISSN

978-0-19-915172-1

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Series Title

Oxford Reading Tree

Call Number

372.4 MCA

The Varied Cultures of China

For thousands of years, certain remote minority nationalities in China have existed in near isolation. Separated from the rest of world, these deeply cultural communities have maintained the old ways of life. Now, with the increased globalization of the world's cultures, they could disappear. What are these cultures? Can they be preserved for the world's future?

Butler School

In the past, it was popular for rich people in England to have servants, or people to help manage their homes. The most important servant was the butler. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important. What skills make a good butler? Where does one learn them?

Blue Cows?

Farmers in India are having a serious problem. A local animal is eating their food. However, the farmers cannot hurt the animal because it has a special name. How can a name protect an animal? What will the farmers do?