Grade Level: 5-8 Interest Level: 4-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is designed to develop a student’s appreciation for good literature and to improve reading comprehension. While many skills reinforce a student’s ability to comprehend what he or she reads (sequencing, cause and effect, finding details, using context clues), two skills are vital. They are: discerning main ideas and summarizing the text. Students who can master these two essential skills develop into sophisticated readers. 54 pages. Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Student Directives, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary. The Student Directives contain the main ideas in each chapter. They provide the students, working individually or in groups, with a framework for developing their summaries. Student Directives can also be used as group discussions. The Chapter Vocabulary includes definitions of keywords from each chapter. To save time, students need only to copy, not look up, definitions. A Chapter Summary for each chapter is included for teacher use and knowledge. Throughout the guide Skill Pages and Tests are provided for to build an increased understanding of the book and to review student’s knowledge.

Grade Level: 6-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is designed to develop a student’s appreciation for good literature and to improve reading comprehension. At the Challenging Level, we focus on a variety of reading strategies that help students construct meaning from their experience with literature as well as make connections between their reading and the rest of their lives. The strategies reflect the demands of each literature selection. In these study guides, we will focus on beginning a book, setting and mood, irony, plot structure, foreshadowing and flashback, characterization, forming hypotheses, evaluating a book, plot conflict, point of view, inferencing, rereading, theme, narration, and the genre of dystopias. Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Journal and Discussion Topics, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary. Other features include Strategy Pages to increase students’ understanding of strategies to enhance their comprehension of literature; Testing at the end of each chapter grouping, and Writer’s Forum for students’ to write in a variety of genres relating to the text. This 201-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Grade Level: 9-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is designed to develop a student’s appreciation for good literature and to improve reading comprehension. At the Challenging Level, we focus on a variety of reading strategies that help students construct meaning from their experience with literature as well as make connections between their reading and the rest of their lives. The strategies reflect the demands of each literature selection. In these study guides, we will focus on beginning a book, setting and mood, irony, plot structure, foreshadowing and flashback, characterization, forming hypotheses, evaluating a book, plot conflict, point of view, inferencing, rereading, theme, narration, and the genre of dystopias. Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Journal and Discussion Topics, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary. Other features include Strategy Pages to increase students’ understanding of strategies to enhance their comprehension of literature; Testing at the end of each chapter grouping, and Writer’s Forum for students’ to write in a variety of genres relating to the text. This 75-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Grade Level: 6-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is designed to develop a student’s appreciation for good literature and to improve reading comprehension. At the Challenging Level, we focus on a variety of reading strategies that help students construct meaning from their experience with literature as well as make connections between their reading and the rest of their lives. The strategies reflect the demands of each literature selection. In these study guides, we will focus on beginning a book, setting and mood, irony, plot structure, foreshadowing and flashback, characterization, forming hypotheses, evaluating a book, plot conflict, point of view, inferencing, rereading, theme, narration, and the genre of dystopias. Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Journal and Discussion Topics, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary. Other features include Strategy Pages to increase students’ understanding of strategies to enhance their comprehension of literature; Testing at the end of each chapter grouping, and Writer’s Forum for students’ to write in a variety of genres relating to the text. This 91-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Grade Level: 9-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is a teaching guide that was designed to help students develop an appreciation for literature, to improve reading comprehension, and to introduce students to the techniques of literary criticism that reflect our best understanding of how to make meaning from text. Each guide in the series features an award-winning novel and uses a focus on strategic reading in its introduction of a wide range of critical reading skills and literature elements, as well as opportunities for writing in a variety of genres. Each literature teaching guide for the Hunger Games trilogy is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes strategic reading lessons that focus on both the individual volume and the series. There are over 50 separate strategies in the series for deeper understanding and meaning. In addition to lessons that focus on the standard elements of literature (plot, characterization, setting and mood, theme, diction, style, and narration), students are provided with the Choice Analysis Tool to help them gain a deep understanding of motivation in a complex and terrorized society. They are also offered the opportunity to use historical documents (e.g., the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence) as well as other works of literature and poetry to contextualize the trilogy. Each book also includes Writer’s Forums that guide students in writing while using the books in the series as a backdrop. A vocabulary feature in the final volume provides word study ideas for the entire series. This 112-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Grade Level: 9-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is a teaching guide that was designed to help students develop an appreciation for literature, to improve reading comprehension, and to introduce students to the techniques of literary criticism that reflect our best understanding of how to make meaning from text. Each guide in the series features an award-winning novel and uses a focus on strategic reading in its introduction of a wide range of critical reading skills and literature elements, as well as opportunities for writing in a variety of genres. Each literature teaching guide for the Hunger Games trilogy is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes strategic reading lessons that focus on both the individual volume and the series. There are over 50 separate strategies in the series for deeper understanding and meaning. In addition to lessons that focus on the standard elements of literature (plot, characterization, setting and mood, theme, diction, style, and narration), students are provided with the Choice Analysis Tool to help them gain a deep understanding of motivation in a complex and terrorized society. They are also offered the opportunity to use historical documents (e.g., the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence) as well as other works of literature and poetry to contextualize the trilogy. Each book also includes Writer’s Forums that guide students in writing while using the books in the series as a backdrop. A vocabulary feature in the final volume provides word study ideas for the entire series. This 112-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Grade Level: 9-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is a teaching guide that was designed to help students develop an appreciation for literature, to improve reading comprehension, and to introduce students to the techniques of literacy criticism that reflect our best understanding of how to make meaning from text. Each guide in the series features an award-winning novel and uses a focus on strategic reading in its introduction of a wide range of critical reading skills and literature elements, as well as opportunities for writing in a variety of genres. Each literature teaching guide for the Hunger Games trilogy is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and includes strategic reading lessons that focus on both the individual volume and the series. There are over 50 separate strategies in the series for deeper understanding and meaning. In addition to lessons that focus on the standard elements of literature (plot, characterization, setting and mood, theme, diction, style, and narration), students are provided with the Choice Analysis Tool to help them gain a deep understanding of motivation in a complex and terrorized society. They are also offered the opportunity to use historical documents (e.g., the Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence) as well as other works of literature and poetry to contextualize the trilogy. Each book also includes Writer’s Forums that guide students in writing while using the books in the series as a backdrop. A vocabulary feature in the final volume provides word study ideas for the entire series. This 112-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of working and living on their own. The first step towards real independence is having a job and making your own money. Getting a Job provides detailed information about what it takes to apply for and get a job. This is a Google Slides Product. Students will learn how to conduct a job search using websites, employment agencies, newspaper ads, and networking. There are step-by-step instructions about how to apply for a job. Including how to write a cover letter and resume, how to fill out a job application, and prepare for a job interview. The second part of this book follows five young adults on their journey to get a job. Students will get familiar with how to read and understand job postings. They will learn about writing different kinds of cover letters and resumes and how to prepare for a job interview. And then how to evaluate a job offer. The five jobs featured are fast growing jobs that are accessible to most students. Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words and phrases students may not be familiar with plus activities to test understanding of the new words and phrases.

The Independent Living Series was developed to help students prepare for the real-life challenges of getting a job and making their way in the world. Living On Your Own provides practical advice and information to help students make the transition from living at home to being responsible for themselves. This is a Google Slides product The first section, Moving In, gives students the experience of setting up a household and discovering their own sense of design style. The second section, Food, covers everything from grocery shopping, meal planning, understanding and using a cookbook, to following a recipe. The Cleaning and Laundry sections prepare students for the less glamorous side of independent living with helpful tips to deal with basic chores. The Health and Safety sections are a reminder that living on your own means being responsible for you own health and well-being. Follow-up activities include practical application math, basic comprehension questions to reinforce understanding, and practical writing exercises. Some questions ask students to think about the information given and express their opinions and ideas. The vocabulary section includes a glossary of words students may not be familiar with. The glossary is divided up by sections allowing these unfamiliar words to be introduced before reading each section. To reinforce understanding, there are activity pages using the glossary words.

134 Engaging, High-Interest Google Slides about Getting Your First Job! Students learn vital tips about finding and getting their first job, interviewing, writing a resume and cover letter, being a good worker, understanding payroll deductions, dealing with unpleasant customers, demanding supervisors, and much more… Getting Your First Job Features Engaging Reading, Comprehension & Life Skills Activities that students WILL WANT TO READ ABOUT! These life skills lessons focus on the things young workers need to know. Teens and ‘Experts’ offer helpful advice through colorful text messages, while the high-interest reading passages challenge students to learn more about this essential life skill. HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS: Want those $300 Nike’s? Then it might be time to get your first job! There’s a lot to know when it comes to getting AND keeping your first job! What are some different types of jobs? Where should you look for a job? What should you NOT wear to an interview? Who is FICA… and why is he taking your money? What should you do if you hate your job? These high-interest lessons answer these questions and many more in a light-hearted, easy-reading style that readers will LOVE! EASY-TO-READ, ENGAGING LAYOUT: Colorful characters teach essential concepts through graphic text messages, cartoon conversations, and lighthearted reading passages. Important concepts are woven throughout this fun format keeping students highly engaged while also improving their reading comprehension skills. 280 COMPREHENSION & WRITING ACTIVITIES: Each of the 14 high-interest lessons is followed by 20 specific reading comprehension questions and writing activities that require complete-sentence answers. Thats 280 comprehension AND writing activities! ALIGNED TO STANDARDS: Each question is clearly labeled with the standard that it meets. Standards include: Locate Information Apply, Analyze Compare/Contrast Draw Conclusions Evaluate Information Form an Opinion Make Inferences Make Generalizations Sequence Summarize Find Solutions Use Context to find Meaning Research HANDY SKILL CHART: Need to work on a specific skill or standard? Use the handy Skill Chart to quickly find a chapter that targets that specific skill! 14 HIGH-INTEREST TOPICS: Want Those $300 Nikes? I Guess it’s Time to Get a Job! I Don’t Know How to Do Anything... How Can I Get a Job? How Do I Find a Job? Do I Need a Resume? Can I Wear Shorts and Flip Flops to My Interview? I’m Too Nervous! How Can I Do an Interview? I Don’t Know if I Got the Job. Now What? I Got the Job...How Do I Keep It? I Hate My Job...Should I Quit? How Much Money Will I Make? Who is FICA and Why is He Taking My Money? Can You Get Bullied at Work? My Boss is a Jerk! What Should I Do? The Customer is ALWAYS Right... Right?

Grade Level: 9-12 This is a teaching guide, not a full version of the book. The Discovering Literature Series is designed to develop a student’s appreciation for good literature and to improve reading comprehension. At the Challenging Level, we focus on a variety of reading strategies that help students construct meaning from their experience with literature as well as make connections between their reading and the rest of their lives. The strategies reflect the demands of each literature selection. In these study guides, we will focus on beginning a book, setting and mood, irony, plot structure, foreshadowing and flashback, characterization, forming hypotheses, evaluating a book, plot conflict, point of view, inferencing, rereading, theme, narration, and the genre of dystopias. Each chapter analysis is organized into three basic elements: Journal and Discussion Topics, Chapter Vocabulary, and Chapter Summary. Other features include Strategy Pages to increase students’ understanding of strategies to enhance their comprehension of literature; Testing at the end of each chapter grouping, and Writer’s Forum for students’ to write in a variety of genres relating to the text. This 112-page teaching guide includes an answer key.

Being able to read and understand directories, guides, and maps are an important part of our everyday lives. Many students need specific instruction and lots of practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these formats. This chapter section offers plenty of realistic examples for using directories, guides, and maps. Practical application writing skills are often required to perform many everyday functions. Each chapter also has extended activities that will give students practice for the specific purpose of these chapter subjects

Being able to interpret various kinds of labels and product packaging and properly is an essential real-world survival skill. Many students need specific instruction and lots of practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these formats. The examples in this unit give students experience with several different kinds of complex product labels. This unit offers plenty of realistic examples. Each real-life reading activity is followed by comprehension questions to help reinforce what students have read. Contents Include: Medicine Labels Food Labels Clothing Labels Discussion Ideas Extended Activity Suggestions Answer Key Interest Level 5-12

Being able to read and understand menus and recipes are an important part of our everyday lives. Many students need specific instruction and practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these formats. This chapter section offers plenty of realistic examples for using menus and recipes. Practical application writing skills are often required to perform many everyday functions. Each chapter also has extended activities that will give students practice for the specific purpose of these chapter subjects.

Being able to read and write emails and knowing how to shop, find information, and communicate using a computer have quickly become essential life skills for the twenty-first century. Many students need lots of practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read in these formats. This Chapter Slice offers plenty of realistic examples and tons of practical activities designed to improve reading and writing skills. Realistic images make these suitable for students of all ages. Writing activities give students practice with writing for a specific purpose.

Grade Level: 3 Interest Level: 4-12 Reading Level: 3-4 Capture the interest of eager learners and reluctant learners alike with this humor-filled workbook guaranteed to put a grin on students’ and teachers’ faces. These skill-based activities revolve around a set of comical characters who get involved in silly and absurd situations. Students solve comical comprehension questions. Some stories lead up to a surprise ending adding to the enjoyment!

Help your students develop important life skills with these easy-to-use activities sure to strengthen their abilities in reading, comprehension, and writing! The newspaper is a great way to help students become more confident and independent as they work through activities involving “real-life” situations. Lessons focus on learning about the makeup of a daily paper, the different sections that comprise the news, and understanding actual news articles. Follow-up questions and extended activities invite creativity and test students’ reading comprehension.

Realistic, Hands-on Activities to Help Students Use, Interpret & Create Schedules. What would happen if there were no schedules? How would students know when to come to class or which bus to take? One thing is certain, NOT having or following a schedule can lead to confusion and wasted time! Being able to read and understand a schedule is an important part of our everyday lives. However, many students need specific instruction and lots of practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read. This program offers plenty of realistic examples and practice activities to help students master this essential life skill. In addition, writing skills get a workout too! These additional activities give students practice writing for a specific purpose, such as creating their own schedules.

Realistic, Hands-on Activities to Help Students Use, Interpret & Create Schedules. What would happen if there were no schedules? How would students know when to come to class or which bus to take? One thing is certain, NOT having or following a schedule can lead to confusion and wasted time! Being able to read and understand a schedule is an important part of our everyday lives. However, many students need specific instruction and lots of practice to understand, interpret, and use what they have read. This program offers plenty of realistic examples and practice activities to help students master this essential life skill. In addition, writing skills get a workout too! These additional activities give students practice writing for a specific purpose, such as creating their own schedules.

114 Daily Spiral Review Lessons for Reading, Math and Language! GRADE 2. These Daily Google Slides are sure to be your distance learning favorite! Whether you use them as morning work, daily review, enrichment, or homework, students are sure to improve their reading, math, and language skills AND retain what they have learned. In addition, we have included 20 blank templates, so that you may easily add additional content, or make accommodations for specific students. These colorful daily activities feature frequent, repeated practice of essential 2nd grade learning objectives. Presented in small bite-sized pieces and a multiple choice format, students review key concepts in a non-threatening way. Objectives are repeated throughout the slides to continually reinforce key objectives. The standards-based content focuses on Word Analysis, Vocabulary, Language Usage, Language Mechanics, Spelling, Reading, Math Computation, Math Application, Using Reference Materials, Locating Information and more! Daily Review Daily repeated spiral review is a highly effective technique to reinforce key concepts and help students RETAIN what they have learned. Continued recall of learning objectives helps students move their daily learning into their long term memory. Suggested Use: For maximum benefit, begin early in the school year - about the second month - and use as a daily routine activity. The first group of slides feature only 3 items per slide. As students become more comfortable with the format and the routine of daily practice, the number of items increases to four. Questions can be answered directly on the slides. As an extended activity, ‘bubble sheets’ are provided, if you wish to give students additional practice learning to use a ‘bubble sheet.’ Features: 114 Colorful Google Slides Reading Math Language 2 weeks of Additional Blank Template Slides for Easy Customization Answer Key Benefits of Google Slides: If you’ve been looking for a way to integrate technology into your lessons, this is your answer. And the best part is you don’t have to print, cut, laminate, or replace when you lose pieces…it’s ALL DIGITAL! How do Google Slides Work? Students read each activity on a computer or iPad then answer the questions and exercises right on their copy of the slides. Teachers can see students’ answers in real time, or review them later. Slides can also be printed and used as colorful classroom worksheets.