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November 2023
  • Image of two soliders in the jungle in the midst of battle

    Narrative Nonfiction

    Code Talkers

    The incredible true story of the Navajo Marines and the unbreakable code that helped win World War II
  • Image of a variety of powerful Olympians

    Drama

    Olympians Rising

    A thrilling play based on the Greek myth of the Olympians’ defeat of the Titans
  • Image of three phone screens with different memes being shown

    Short Read

    The Rise of the Meme

    These silly images do more than just make us laugh.
  • Image of a variety of animals such as tigers, bears, and sharks

    Paired Texts

    Which Animal Is the Deadliest?

    The answer might surprise you.
  • Image of a person smiling on a wooden swing

    Debate Essay Kit

    Do You Need Recess?

    In busy school schedules, recess takes a back seat. Should this be changed?
  • Image of a kid wearing future Space head gear

    Fiction

    Follow the Water

    Georgie, 15, lives on Mars with her parents. How much is she willing to risk to see her ailing grandmother back on Earth?
  • Image of a beautifully decorated skull surrounded by candles and flowers

    Grammar

    Secrets of the Skulls

    Practice using “there,” “their,” and “they’re” while learning about an artist who makes sugar skulls for Día de los Muertos.
  • Illustration of a team of runners stretching

    Root Power

    Lost in the Corn Maze

    Explore the Latin root “grat” in a graphic-novel-style story.

Videos

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Behind the Scenes: “Code Talkers”

Author Joseph Bruchac takes you behind the scenes of his gripping article about the Navajo code talkers.

November 2023

Behind the Scenes: “Code Talkers”

Author Joseph Bruchac takes you behind the scenes of his gripping article about the Navajo code talkers.
Video
Into the World of Greek Mythology

What is Greek mythology? Why does it still matter? Find out in this delightful video!

September 2022

Into the World of Greek Mythology

What is Greek mythology? Why does it still matter? Find out in this delightful video!
Video
Grammar Hack: There, Their, or They’re

In this video, we give your students tips on how to keep “there,” “their,” and “they’re” straight.

October 2019

Grammar Hack: There, Their, or They’re

In this video, we give your students tips on how to keep “there,” “their,” and “they’re” straight.

Slideshows

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Vocabulary Slideshow

<p>Our interactive vocabulary slideshows help unlock challenging vocabulary words and build listening-comprehension skills for all learners.</p>

Vocabulary Slideshow

Our interactive vocabulary slideshows help unlock challenging vocabulary words and build listening-comprehension skills for all learners.
Slideshow
What It Would Take to Live Here

<p>Six challenges that must be solved before humans can move to Mars<br> </p>

What It Would Take to Live Here

Six challenges that must be solved before humans can move to Mars

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Narrative Nonfiction: Code Talkers

Narrative Nonfiction: Code Talkers
Article Read-Aloud: “Code Talkers”
(15:57)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(03:09)
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Fiction: Follow the Water

Fiction: Follow the Water
Article Read-Aloud: “Follow the Water”
(23:35)
Podcast: The Race to Mars
(05:33)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(03:52)
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Paired Texts: Which Animal Is the Deadliest?

Paired Texts: Which Animal Is the Deadliest?
Article Read-Aloud: “Which Animal Is the Deadliest?”
(06:26)
Article Read-Aloud: “The Extraordinary Powers of the Tiny Mosquito”
(01:55)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(01:57)
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Drama: Olympians Rising

Drama: Olympians Rising
Pronunciation Guide
(01:31)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(03:14)
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Short Read: The Rise of the Meme

Short Read: The Rise of the Meme
Article Read-Aloud: “The Rise of the Meme”
(04:39)
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Root Power: Lost in the Corn Maze

Root Power: Lost in the Corn Maze
Article Read-Aloud: “Lost in the Corn Maze”
(01:10)
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Debate Essay Kit: Do You Need Recess?

Debate Essay Kit: Do You Need Recess?
Article Read-Aloud: “Do You Need Recess?”
(03:40)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(02:16)

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