As Hurricane Rita grazed the Florida Keys, now it is headed toward the Gulf of Mexico. In response, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many areas fear destruction, are making plans, and are evacuating. Photos, video, and links to other...

A lesson plan in which students sort questions into one of four types: On My Own, Author and Me, Right There, and Think and Search. Materials are included.

A lesson plan in which students look through a book to identify text features and complete a graphic organizer. Materials are included.

A lesson plan in which students read a narrative text and complete graphic organizers to analyze a character. Materials are included. [PDF]