Students choose from a variety of narrative, opinion, informative, creative, and personal writing prompts that encourage them to think deeply about what they read while writing for authentic purposes.
Use this Read Aloud Guide for Families before, during, and after reading the book, The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday: An Appalachian Folktale, with your child.
A young girl picks up a softball—and suddenly a whole world of excitement opens up. What begins as a simple game quickly grows into big dreams, new friends, and tons of fun on the field.
Use this Read Aloud Guide before, during, and after reading the book, Spaghetti Code: A Story About Problem-Solving, Pasta, and the Power of Big Ideas.
Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she’s more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant. But when Chef can’t stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up with a tangle of “spaghetti code."
Tide pools are full of surprises, excitement, and fun for kids and grown‑ups. Herby Hunts for a New Home is a cheerful story that young readers can enjoy on their own or as a read‑aloud, especially if they’re curious about ocean animals.
