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Jiu-Jitsu Girl

Written by Jennifer Dutton
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Sixth grader Angie dreads being pushed into Jiu-Jitsu, especially as she tries to fit in with the “normal” kids at school. When a tournament, family changes, and an unexpected friendship complicate things, she’s forced to question where she truly belongs. Through it all, Angie learns to define herself on her own terms.
4th - 8th

Reading Passage: The Super Bowl (6-8)

Use this Reading Passage to extend your students' thinking about the history of The Super Bowl...

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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
RIF Summer Camp: Reading Explorers Badge. Told from four perspectives, this story follows a group of very different kids whose lives unexpectedly intersect over the course of one day. When a prank leaves Virgil trapped in a well, the others must rely on courage, determination, and teamwork to find and rescue him. Along the way, they discover friendship, embrace their differences, and learn what it means to be a hero.
4th - 8th
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A Teen’s Guide to Finding a Job

Written by Naomi ReNa Vernon

A Teen's Guide to Finding a Job is a resource to empower teens to make independent and knowledgeable...

8th - 12th

Venn Diagram

Use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast two elements within a text/story.

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a new book.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition): Criss Cross

This printable and interactive crisscross puzzle aligns with The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young...

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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition)

Written by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer and Illustrated by Anna Hymas
RIF Summer Camp: STEM Stars Badge. This inspiring memoir tells the true story of William Kamkwamba, who builds a windmill from scrap materials to save his family during a devastating drought in Malawi. Using knowledge from library books, he brings electricity and water to his village. The story highlights ingenuity, perseverance, and the power of learning to create change.
5th - 9th

What's Your Problem? Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to determine the problem(s) in the story by looking closely at the story elements (setting, theme, characters).

The Influences on a Character Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to help students consider all of the influences on one of the main characters.

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.

Exploring Historical Topics Activity Guide for Grades 6-8

This activity guide supports books on exploring historical topics for grades 6-8.

Friendship Activity Guide for 6-8

This activity guide supports books on friendship for grades 6-8.

Historic Figures Activity Guide for 6-8

This activity guide supports books on historic figures for grades 6-8.

Hope in the Holler: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Checked. Look for hints in the Word Bank...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across or down. You can print the...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...

Hope in the Holler: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from Checked. Circle or click on words across or down. You can print the...
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Hope in the Holler

Written by Lisa Lewis Tyre

Right before Wavie's mother died, she gave Wavie a list of instructions to help her find her way in...

5th - 8th
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Anorexia

Written by Gail B Stewart
Examines the basic concepts of anorexia through the lens of the latest scientific studies and...
4th - 8th
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Bulimia

Written by Gail B Stewart
Examines the basic concepts of bulimia through the lens of the latest scientific studies and finding...
4th - 8th
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Forever for a Year

Written by Gottfred and B T
When Carolina and Trevor meet on their first day of school, something draws them to each other. They...
8th - 12th

A Wrinkle In Time: Graphic Novel Book Trailer

Animated book trailer for A WRINKLE IN TIME: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL. Original story by Madeleine L'Engle...

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