Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes!” These Interactive Google Slides feature 10 easy-to-read short chapters and introduce students to great classic literature, while improving their comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Dramatic and expertly-paced narration draws the listener into the classic story… keeping interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest, abridged version of the classic is sure to become a classroom favorite! *** The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes- Adapted/Abridged Version *** Professional Audio Narration *** Versatile Google Classroom Slides & Printable Pdf Versions *** 10 Easy-to-Read Chapters *** 160 Pre-Reading, Vocabulary & Comprehension Activities EASY-TO-USE: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is an easy way to engage students and bring some excitement to classic literature! Simply download the Google Slides and you’re ready to start using them today! :) INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES: Students answer comprehension questions directly on the slides- so no paper is needed! In addition, the font size is adjustable, making them easy to read even on a small laptop, iPad, or Chromebook. Story and activities can also be printed. CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS: Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale. Chapters can be read on the Google Slides or printed out as pdfs. DRAMATIC AUDIO & CLASSIC STORY:Listen to the story come to life… with professionally-recorded narration complete with sound effects, character voices and more. Professional actors read each chapter word-for-word, allowing students to follow along - a proven technique to aid comprehension and improve fluency. VERSATILE LESSONS: Want it to be a reading comprehension activity? The audio tracks can easily be removed from each slide. Want it to be a listening comprehension activity?Play just the audio track. Either way, students will be having so much fun, they won’t realize they are improving their reading comprehension, critical thinking, AND listening skills! Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12 Reading Level: Gr. 5.0 - 6.0 Total Slides: 66 Audio MP3’s for every story Answer Key Teaching Duration: 1 Week

Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “War of the Worlds!” These Interactive Google Slides feature 10 easy-to-read short chapters and introduce students to great classic literature, while improving their comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Dramatic and expertly-paced narration draws the listener into the classic story… keeping interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest, abridged version of the classic is sure to become a classroom favorite! *** War of the Worlds- Adapted/Abridged Version *** Professional Audio Narration *** Versatile Google Classroom Slides & Printable Pdf Versions *** 10 Easy-to-Read Chapters *** 160 Pre-Reading, Vocabulary & Comprehension Activities EASY-TO-USE: War of the Worlds is an easy way to engage students and bring some excitement to classic literature! Simply download the Google Slides and you’re ready to start using them today! :) INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES: Students answer comprehension questions directly on the slides- so no paper is needed! In addition, the font size is adjustable, making them easy to read even on a small laptop, iPad, or Chromebook. Story and activities can also be printed. CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS: Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale. Chapters can be read on the Google Slides or printed out as pdfs. DRAMATIC AUDIO & CLASSIC STORY:Listen to the story come to life… with professionally-recorded narration complete with sound effects, character voices and more. Professional actors read each chapter word-for-word, allowing students to follow along - a proven technique to aid comprehension and improve fluency. Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12 Reading Level: Gr. 3.0 - 4.0 Total Slides: 66 Audio MP3’s for every story Answer Key Teaching Duration: 1 Week

Bring The Classics To Life. These novels have been adapted into 10 short chapters that will excite the reluctant reader as well as the enthusiastic one. Key words are defined and used in context. Multiple-choice questions require the student to recall specific details, sequence the events, draw inferences from story context, develop another name for the chapter, and choose the main idea. Let the Classics introduce Kipling, Stevenson, and H.G. Wells. Your students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a Civil War soldier at Chancellorsville, and the tragedy of the Jacobite Cause in 18th Century Scotland. In our society, knowledge of these Classics is a cultural necessity. Improves fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability Reading Level , These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Bring The Classics To Life. Reading Level 1. High-Interest Low-Readability. These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages with exciting illustrations in every chapter. Workbook Novels may be used independently from the Audio-books also available in the Bring the Classics to Life series.

Reading Level 1, Bring the Classics to Life High-Interest Low-Readability. These high-interest 10 chapter novels are designed to excite the reluctant and enthusiastic reader. The integrity of the original classic has been retained yet these adapted versions have been carefully rewritten to specific reading levels thereby allowing consistent progression for developmental reading improvement. Introduce Dickens, Twain, H.G.Wells, Kipling, Verne and so many more famous authors. Students will embrace the notion of Crusoe’s lonely reflections, the psychological reactions of a civil war soldier at Chancellorsville and Mowgli’s connection to creatures deep in the jungle. These classics are brought to life exceptionally well for superior learning and listening enjoyment. Each workbook novel is divided into 10 short chapters • Was written using McGraw-Hill’s Core Vocabulary • Has been measured by the Fry Readability Formula • Includes 100 comprehension questions that test for main idea, critical thinking, inference, recalling details, sequencing and more • Has 60 vocabulary exercises in modified Cloze format • Defines and uses words in context with new vocabulary prior to each chapter • Includes complete answer keys at the back for all written exercises • Contains 72 pages

Students will become more confident and independent as they work through these easy-to-use, real-life activities. As students practice filling out forms and answering follow-up questions, they will be improving reading, writing, spelling, and following directions skills. The open-ended activities invite creativity and test comprehension. Forms Include: driver’s license job application birth certificate standardized test form social security card application school admittance form and more! Reading Level 3-4 | Interest Level 3-12

Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea!” These Interactive Google Slides feature 10 easy-to-read short chapters and introduce students to great classic literature, while improving their comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Dramatic and expertly-paced narration draws the listener into the classic story… keeping interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest, abridged version of the Rudyard Kipling classic is sure to become a classroom favorite! *** Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea- Adapted/Abridged Version *** Professional Audio Narration *** Versatile Google Classroom Slides & Printable Pdf Versions *** 10 Easy-to-Read Chapters *** 160 Pre-Reading, Vocabulary & Comprehension Activities EASY-TO-USE: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea is an easy way to engage students and bring some excitement to classic literature! Simply download the Google Slides and you’re ready to start using them today! :) INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES: Students answer comprehension questions directly on the slides- so no paper is needed! In addition, the font size is adjustable, making them easy to read even on a small laptop, iPad, or Chromebook. Story and activities can also be printed. CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS: Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale. Chapters can be read on the Google Slides or printed out as pdfs. DRAMATIC AUDIO & CLASSIC STORY: Listen to the story come to life… with professionally-recorded narration complete with sound effects, character voices and more. Professional actors read each chapter word-for-word, allowing students to follow along - a proven technique to aid comprehension and improve fluency. Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12 Reading Level: Gr. 4 Total Slides: 68 Audio MP3’s for every story Answer Key Teaching Duration: 1 Week

Bring Classic Literature to Life… with “Journey to the Center of the Earth!” These Interactive Google Slides feature 10 easy-to-read short chapters and introduce students to great classic literature, while improving their comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Dramatic and expertly-paced narration draws the listener into the classic story… keeping interest high, while students follow along, and then pause to work on activities at the end of each chapter. This high-interest, abridged version of the Charles Dickens classic is sure to become a classroom favorite! *** Journey to the Center of the Earth Adapted/Abridged Version *** Professional Audio Narration *** Versatile Google Classroom Slides & Printable Pdf Versions *** 10 Easy-to-Read Chapters *** 160 Pre-Reading, Vocabulary & Comprehension Activities EASY-TO-USE: Journey to the Center of the Earth is an easy way to engage students and bring some excitement to classic literature! Simply download the Google Slides and you’re ready to start using them today! :) INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES: Students answer comprehension questions directly on the slides- so no paper is needed! In addition, the font size is adjustable, making them easy to read even on a small laptop, iPad, or Chromebook. Story and activities can also be printed. CAPTIVATING SHORT CHAPTERS: Written to excite even the most reluctant reader, this classic story features 10 short, easy-to-ready chapters. Sentences were carefully constructed to ensure students of all abilities are able to read and appreciate this captivating classic. Reading levels were measured using the Fry Readability Scale. Chapters can be read on the Google Slides or printed out as pdfs. DRAMATIC AUDIO & CLASSIC STORY: Listen to the story come to life… with professionally-recorded narration complete with sound effects, character voices and more. Professional actors read each chapter word-for-word, allowing students to follow along - a proven technique to aid comprehension and improve fluency. Interest Level: Gr. 4 - 12 Reading Level: Gr. 5 Total Slides: 65 Audio MP3’s for every story Answer Key Teaching Duration: 1 Week

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.

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: 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 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.