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December 2020-January 2021

Mini Read

Angie Thomas Gets Real

Skills: Grammar, Comprehension

Find out what inspires this superstar author.

In the News

The Race for a Vaccine

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Vocabulary, Summarizing
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Learn how scientists are working to fight Covid-19.

Videos (1)

Nonfiction Feature

Bloody Sunday

Lexile® measure:700L-800L, 600L-700L, 800L-900L
Skills: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Central Idea and Details
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Read about the incredible career of activist and congressman John Lewis.

Videos (1)

Readers Theater Play

The Gift of the Magi

Skills: Theme, Vocabulary, Inference

Act out O. Henry’s classic tale of love, selflessness, and irony.

Videos (1)

True Teen Story

The Circus Changed My Life

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect
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Meet a teen who overcame social anxiety to follow his passion.

Videos (1)

Where in the World

The Happiest Place on Earth

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Skills: Writing and Editing
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Find out what makes life in Finland so good.

Paired Texts

The History of Teeth/ Teeth Through Time

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Skills: Vocabulary, Synthesizing
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Explore the amazing (and disgusting) history of dental care.

Skills Sheets (1)

Debate

Is Regifting Rude?

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Skills: Writing and Editing
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Hear from two teens on the issue and decide whose argument is stronger.

Infographic

Your 2020 Time Capsule

Skills: Writing and Editing

Look back on the year 2020 and what you’ll remember most.

Videos (4)

Skills Sheets (8)