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September 2021

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Beyond the Story: The Search for the Titanic

Video
Meet Raina Telgemeier

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At Home in Space

illustration of a worried girl with words swirling around her head
Mini Read

It Takes Guts

Skills: Grammar, Comprehension

Learn how Raina Telgemeier turns tough times into great graphic novels.

Videos (1)

Video

Mini Read

Meet Raina Telgemeier

This graphic novelist talks about turning her life stories into fun books.
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Skills Sheets (1)

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Mini Read

Your vs. You're: It Takes Guts

Complete each sentence by filling in the correct word.

SKILL: Grammar

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a large wheel in space floating above the earth
In the News

Your Vacation in Space

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Vocabulary, Summarizing
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Find out what a space vacation might be like—and how soon it could happen.

Videos (2)

Video

In the News

Skills in Action: What is a Summary?

Find out how to create a summary in this helpful video.
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Video

In the News

At Home in Space

See how life can be "out of this world" in this exciting video.
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Skills Sheets (8)

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In the News

Spotlight Skill Workout: Summarizing

Answer 5 questions about space travel to sum up the article.

SKILL: Summarizing

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In the News

Text Features: Your Vacation in Space

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

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The Titanic sinking while people in life boats stand by
Nonfiction Feature

Searching for the Titanic

Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L
Skills: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Central Idea and Details
Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L

See how innovation and tenacity led to the discovery of the famous shipwreck.

Videos (1)

Video

Nonfiction Feature

Beyond the Story: The Search for the Titanic

Watch this video to learn more about what happened after the famous shipwreck was discovered.
Watch Video

Skills Sheets (9)

PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Slide Deck Lesson Plan

Share an interactive version of our lesson plan with your students.

SKILL: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Central Idea and Details

PPT
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Spotlight Skill Workout: Text Evidence

Answer questions about the article using text evidence from the story.

SKILL: Text Evidence

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Nonfiction Feature

Text Features: Searching for the Titanic

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

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drawing of a girl dancing in front of a huge crowd
Read-Aloud Fiction

Girl Can't Dance

Skills: Vocabulary, Inference, Character

Learn how a quick rise to fame leads Emma to rethink her values.

Videos (1)

Video

Read-Aloud Fiction

Skills in Action: What Is an Inference?

Learn how to make an inference with this fun animated video.
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Skills Sheets (6)

PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Spotlight Skill Workout: Inference

Make inferences by imagining you are a character in the story.

SKILL: Inference

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Read-Aloud Fiction

Text Features: Girl Can't Dance

Answer questions about text features in this story.

SKILL: Text Evidence

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PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Vocabulary Review: Girl Can't Dance

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from this story.

SKILL: Vocabulary

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a boy smiling while standing in front of painted portraits
True Teen Story

His Art Does the Talking

Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L
Skills: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect
Lexile® measure:500L-600L, 400L-500L, 800L-900L

Meet a teen who used art to cope with his feelings . . . and built a career!

Videos (1)

Video

True Teen Story

Beyond the Story: Watch Tyler Paint!

Meet the teen who's finding unique ways to express himself.
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Skills Sheets (8)

PDF

True Teen Story

Slide Deck Lesson Plan

Share an interactive version of our lesson plan with your students.

SKILL: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect

PPT
PDF

True Teen Story

Spotlight Skill Workout: Cause and Effect

Fill in the missing causes and effects using the hints provided.

SKILL: Cause and Effect

PPT
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True Teen Story

Text Features: His Art Does the Talking

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

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crackers in front ofa wheel of cheese
Where in the World

Would You Eat This Cheese?

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Writing and Editing
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Read about a bug-filled cheese that’s celebrated on one Italian island.

Skills Sheets (3)

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Where in the World

Write a Perfect Paragraph (Higher Level): Would You Eat This Cheese?

Write a paragraph about this article.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Write a Perfect Paragraph (Lower Level): Would You Eat This Cheese?

Write a paragraph about this article.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

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PDF

Where in the World

Quiz: Would You Eat This Cheese?

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

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Leveled Articles (2)

Lesson Plan

Where in the World

Higher Level: Would You Eat This Cheese?

Read or print a 800-900L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
A bar of soap with a lot of suds. The word "soap" is written on it.
Paired Texts

The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Vocabulary, Synthesizing
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Explore the histories of two products that help us stay clean and healthy.

Skills Sheets (5)

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Paired Texts

Text Features: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Answer questions about text features in these two texts.

SKILL: Text Features

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PDF

Paired Texts

Vocabulary Review: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from these two texts.

SKILL: Vocabulary

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PDF

Paired Texts

Synthesizing: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Answer the questions to synthesize information from both texts.

SKILL: Synthesizing

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PDF

Paired Texts

Quiz (Higher Level): The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Take a multiple-choice quiz about these two texts.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
drawing of two boys in a classroom
Debate

What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L
Skills: Writing and Editing
Lexile® measure:600L-700L, 500L-600L, 800L-900L

Weigh the pros and cons of speaking up.

Skills Sheets (5)

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Debate

Write an Argument Essay (Higher Level): What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Use a graphic organizer to plan a persuasive essay about this debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Debate

Write an Argument Paragraph (Lower Level): What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Use a graphic organizer to plan a persuasive paragraph about this debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Debate

Quiz: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this debate.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Debate

Contest: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean? Writing Prompt

Fill out a prompt to enter a writing contest about this month's debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
four bowls on a tray with different food in each bowl
Infographic

School Lunches Around the World

Skills: Writing and Editing

Get the facts on popular midday meals.

Skills Sheets (1)

PDF

Infographic

Text Features: School Lunches Around the World

Answer questions about text features in this infographic.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF

Videos (6)

Video

Mini Read

Meet Raina Telgemeier

This graphic novelist talks about turning her life stories into fun books.
Video

In the News

At Home in Space

See how life can be "out of this world" in this exciting video.
Video

In the News

Skills in Action: What is a Summary?

Find out how to create a summary in this helpful video.
Video

Nonfiction Feature

Beyond the Story: The Search for the Titanic

Watch this video to learn more about what happened after the famous shipwreck was discovered.
Video

Read-Aloud Fiction

Skills in Action: What Is an Inference?

Learn how to make an inference with this fun animated video.
Video

True Teen Story

Beyond the Story: Watch Tyler Paint!

Meet the teen who's finding unique ways to express himself.

Skills Sheets (45)

PDF

Mini Read

Your vs. You're: It Takes Guts

Complete each sentence by filling in the correct word.

SKILL: Grammar

PDF
PPT

In the News

Spotlight Skill Workout: Summarizing

Answer 5 questions about space travel to sum up the article.

SKILL: Summarizing

PPT
PDF

In the News

Text Features: Your Vacation in Space

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

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PDF

In the News

Pause and Think: Your Vacation in Space

Check your understanding with short-answer questions.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

In the News

Vocabulary Review: Your Vacation in Space

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from this article.

SKILL: Vocabulary

PDF
PDF

In the News

Writing a Summary (Lower Level): Your Vacation in Space

Write a summary paragraph about this article.

SKILL: Summarizing

PDF
PDF

In the News

Quiz (Higher Level): Your Vacation in Space

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

In the News

Quiz (Lower Level): Your Vacation in Space

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PPT

Nonfiction Feature

Slide Deck Lesson Plan

Share an interactive version of our lesson plan with your students.

SKILL: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Central Idea and Details

PPT
PPT

Nonfiction Feature

Spotlight Skill Workout: Text Evidence

Answer questions about the article using text evidence from the story.

SKILL: Text Evidence

PPT
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Text Features: Searching for the Titanic

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Pause and Think: Searching for the Titanic

Check your understanding with short-answer questions.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Vocabulary Review: Searching for the Titanic

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from this article.

SKILL: Vocabulary

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Central Idea and Details (Higher Level): Searching for the Titanic

Fill in a chart with supporting details from this article.

SKILL: Central Idea and Details

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PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Central Idea and Details (Lower Level): Searching for the Titanic

Fill in a chart with supporting details from this article.

SKILL: Central Idea and Details

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Quiz (Higher Level): Searching for the Titanic

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Quiz (Lower Level): Searching for the Titanic

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PPT

Read-Aloud Fiction

Spotlight Skill Workout: Inference

Make inferences by imagining you are a character in the story.

SKILL: Inference

PPT
PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Text Features: Girl Can't Dance

Answer questions about text features in this story.

SKILL: Text Evidence

PDF
PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Vocabulary Review: Girl Can't Dance

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from this story.

SKILL: Vocabulary

PDF
PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Character: Girl Can't Dance

Answer questions about a character in this story.

SKILL: Character

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PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Quiz (Higher Level): Girl Can't Dance

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this story.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Read-Aloud Fiction

Quiz (Lower Level): Girl Can't Dance

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this story.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PPT

True Teen Story

Slide Deck Lesson Plan

Share an interactive version of our lesson plan with your students.

SKILL: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Cause and Effect

PPT
PPT

True Teen Story

Spotlight Skill Workout: Cause and Effect

Fill in the missing causes and effects using the hints provided.

SKILL: Cause and Effect

PPT
PDF

True Teen Story

Text Features: His Art Does the Talking

Answer questions about text features in this article.

SKILL: Text Features

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Vocabulary Review: His Art Does the Talking

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from this article.

SKILL: Vocabulary

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Sequence and Summarize (Higher Level): His Art Does the Talking

Place the events in this article in order, then practice writing a summary of the article.

SKILL: Sequencing

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Sequence of Events (Lower Level): His Art Does the Talking

Place the events in this article in order.

SKILL: Sequencing

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Quiz (Higher Level): His Art Does the Talking

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Quiz (Lower Level): His Art Does the Talking

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Write a Perfect Paragraph (Higher Level): Would You Eat This Cheese?

Write a paragraph about this article.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Write a Perfect Paragraph (Lower Level): Would You Eat This Cheese?

Write a paragraph about this article.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Quiz: Would You Eat This Cheese?

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this article.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Text Features: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Answer questions about text features in these two texts.

SKILL: Text Features

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Vocabulary Review: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Complete an activity based on vocabulary words from these two texts.

SKILL: Vocabulary

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Synthesizing: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Answer the questions to synthesize information from both texts.

SKILL: Synthesizing

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Quiz (Higher Level): The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Take a multiple-choice quiz about these two texts.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Quiz (Lower Level): The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Take a multiple-choice quiz about these two texts.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Debate

Write an Argument Essay (Higher Level): What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Use a graphic organizer to plan a persuasive essay about this debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Debate

Write an Argument Paragraph (Lower Level): What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Use a graphic organizer to plan a persuasive paragraph about this debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Debate

Quiz: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Take a multiple-choice quiz about this debate.

SKILL: Comprehension

PDF
PDF

Debate

Contest: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean? Writing Prompt

Fill out a prompt to enter a writing contest about this month's debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Debate

Contest: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean? Entry Form

Use this entry form to submit your own response to this month's debate.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF
PDF

Infographic

Text Features: School Lunches Around the World

Answer questions about text features in this infographic.

SKILL: Writing and Editing

PDF

Lesson Plan (6)

Lesson Plan

In the News

Lesson Plan: Your Vacation in Space

A step-by-step lesson plan for this text

SKILL: Vocabulary, Summarizing, Text Features

Lesson Plan

Nonfiction Feature

Lesson Plan: Searching for the Titanic

A step-by-step lesson plan for this text

SKILL: Text Evidence, Vocabulary, Text Features, Central Idea and Details

Lesson Plan

Read-Aloud Fiction

Lesson Plan: Girl Can’t Dance

A step-by-step lesson plan for this text

SKILL: Vocabulary, Text Features, Inference, Character

Lesson Plan

True Teen Story

Lesson Plan: His Art Does the Talking

A step-by-step lesson plan for this text

SKILL: Sequencing, Vocabulary, Text Features, Cause and Effect

Lesson Plan

Paired Texts

Lesson Plan: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

A step-by-step lesson plan for these paired texts

SKILL: Vocabulary, Text Features, Synthesizing

Lesson Plan

Debate

Lesson Plan: What Should You Do When a Friend Is Being Mean?

A step-by-step lesson plan for this text

SKILL: Writing and Editing

Leveled Articles (12)

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In the News

Higher Level: Your Vacation in Space

Read or print a 800L-900L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

In the News

Lower Level: Your Vacation in Space

Read or print a 500L-600L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Higher Level: Searching for the Titanic

Read or print a 800L-900L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Nonfiction Feature

Lower Level: Searching for the Titanic

Read or print a 400L-500L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Higher Level: His Art Does the Talking

Read or print a 800L-900L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

True Teen Story

Lower Level: His Art Does the Talking

Read or print a 400L-500L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Higher Level: Would You Eat This Cheese?

Read or print a 800-900L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Where in the World

Lower Level: Would You Eat This Cheese?

Read or print a 500-600L version of this article in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Higher Level: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Read or print a 800-900L version of these articles in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Paired Texts

Lower Level: The Dirty History of Soap/Lending a Clean Hand

Read or print a 500-600L version of these articles in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Debate

Higher Level: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Read or print a 800-900L version of these articles in magazine view.

PDF
PDF

Debate

Lower Level: What Should You Do When a Friend is Being Mean?

Read or print a 500-600L version of these articles in magazine view.

PDF

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