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Haisln: Recommended Reading Lists
Librarians from a group of independent schools in Houston, TX have chosen hundreds of books covering grade levels from Pre-K through 12, and genres from non-fiction to poetry to fiction. Each entry lists title, author, publisher and...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Summer Reading
Discover more about the importance of summer reading through this informative resource. Scholastic.com provides teachers with links to summer booklists, articles on summer reading and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Bridging the Summer Reading Gap
This resource provides an article that discusses the importance of summer reading for students. Find out what schools can do to help improve student's participation in summer reading.
Read Works
Read Works: Will You Go to School This Summer?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that gives some pros and cons of year-round school. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Persuasive Writing for Summer Reading
A good lesson, to be used during the last month of the school year, for motivating students to remain faithful to reading over the summer. Uses strategies such as student-chosen books and persuasive writing techniques.
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English for Everyone
Reading Comprehension Assessment: "Summer Rain" [Pdf]
Read Theory provides a free reading comprehension assessment that is designed for students in the high school grades. Five multiple choice questions and three extended response questions are included on thia nonfiction reading assessment.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Engaging Family & Community in Afterschool and Summer Programs
Informal literacy experiences often serve to shape young people's identity as readers and writers as much as or more than formal schooling.Community and family support can emphasize the importance of reading and writing, build...
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Civil Rights Documentation Project: 1964: Freedom Summer
Read a brief description of the Mississippi Freedom Summer Project and listen to the comments of some of the civil rights activists who participated in the project in 1964.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: A Beach Bag Full of Summer Learning Resources
Learning shouldn't stop just because school is out. Here are some ideas to keep students reading, writing and thinking all summer long.
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Civil Rights Movement 1955 1965: Mississippi & Freedom Summer
Take a look at Mississippi in the early 1960s to understand why the focus of African American voter registration targeted that state. Read about the organization and implementation of the Mississippi Summer Project in 1964. See also the...
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National Crime Prevention Council: Mc Gruff
McGruff the Crime Dog is interested in helping you "take a bite out of crime." You can color, read comic strips, play lots of terrific games, and get great safety tips from McGruff! And don't forget to show your parents the special...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Novels for Growing Readers
Come and check out this informative resource featuring novels for growing readers. This site lists several appropriate books for students ranging from grades three through six.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton
Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.
Family Education
Family Education: Books for Ages 7 8
Selection of age-apppropriate fiction for seven- to eight-year-old children. Plot summaries included.
Family Education
Family Education: Books for Ages 7 8
Selection of age-appropriate fiction for seven- to eight-year-old children. Plot summaries included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Coming of Age Novels
Come and check out this site featuring a list of appropriate young adult novels. This list includes the title of each book and a brief description.