Here are some great ideas for summer learning and reading.

This reading resource discusses the strategy of comparing and contrasting ideas. Students will learn definitions and explanations for similes, metaphors, and analogies. A list of guiding questions is provided to help students as they...

A printable four-point rubric for use when evaluating oral presentations. The rubric focuses on the specific areas of delivery, content and organization, and enthusiasm and audience awareness. Directions on how to use this rubric as well...

This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...

Interested in becoming a spy? This site contains a list of spy books and novels for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels.

A list of graphic novel books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels on this site.

A list of mystery books for kids middle school and elementary aged reading levels on this website.

This is a short bio of Sharon Creech, which includes a list of all her published work. Clicking on a book title on the left leads you to a review of that work.

A printable T-chart for students to use when comparing two topics or two sides of one topic. Directions on how to use this graphic organizer as well as lists of teaching ideas and related resources are also provided.

Kids learn about Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series by Rick Riordan on this website. Explore the plotline, major characters, list of books, other reading.

If you have seen "Jaws," "ET-the Extraterrestrial," "Star Wars" trilogy and prequel, or "Indiana Jones," you have heard this composer's work. Read more about his life and work. Listen to his music using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.

Take a historical walk through the colony of Jamestown. Learn about the main people who influenced the development of this colony, read a list of names of the original settlers, read about the struggles of the first settlers, explore...

Read how a pizza parlor in Philadelphia has embraced the concept of giving in a way that helps feed the homeless. Includes a video and a list of comprehension questions.

This site has the main point of the story "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963 CE).

Kids learn about Swindle Series by Gordon Korman on this website. The website explores the plotline, major characters, list of books, and other reading.