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  • Fiction: Amy and the Pollywogs (elem)
    This 1 page realistic fiction selection is about how "Amy went to the pond with her little brother Mike" and collected some frog eggs to take home and watch the transformation of pollywogs to frogs. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
  • Fiction: Gone Camping (primary)
    Tamara's summer vacation had been either rained out or boring until she went camping with her father. Multiple choice, short answer questions, word search.
  • Fiction: Aleesha and Allison Go to School (primary)
    "Today is the first day of school." A very short realistic fiction reading comprehension.
  • Fiction: The Volcano (primary)
    Pete goes to work with Dad, a geologist, on the day the volcano erupts. Multiple choice questions.
  • Fiction: A Perfect Beach Hat (primary/elem)
    "Aunt Jane said Kimmie could only go if she had sunscreen and a hat." A realistic fiction story about choosing a perfect beach hat.
  • Fiction: Brian & Tina and Their Healthy Hearts (elem)
    A short story follow the things Brian and Tina learn about heart health on their visit to the doctor. Includes short response questions and a multiple choice question sets, along with a writing prompt to help children plan healthy practices for their family.
  • Comprehension: Water Safety (elem)
    A two page guide to water safety, with multiple choice questions and a set of short answer questions.
  • Fiction: Hatching Chicks (primary/elem)
    A 1 page realistic fiction story about a mother hen hatching her baby chicks. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions requiring short written responses.
  • Fiction: Caterpillar's Adventure (primary/elem)
    "The Caterpillar's Adventure" is a 1 page realistic fiction selection about two girls who are entranced as they watch as a caterpillar crosses the road. It is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 4 questions that require short written responses.
  • Fiction: Endangered Animal at the Zoo (elem)
    Jim learn about the effect of habitat change on a trip to the zoo with his Dad, where he see an Iberian Lynx and a Bavarian Pine Vole. Includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions and a writing prompt.
  • Fiction: Fun at the Lake (elementary)
    "My family goes to the lake every summer in July." A realistic fiction reading comprehension.
  • Fairy Tale: The Princess and the Pea (primary/ elementary)
    Put the sentences in this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's story in order. Then develop imagination and prediction skills by writing a different possible ending.
  • Fable: Aesop and Unity (elementary)

    This unit uses three of Aesop's shorter fables as a foundation for talking about unity. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2

  • Fiction: A Fish Story (elementary)
    Emily and her father run into a dangerous but helpful fish in the lake.
  • Fiction: Spring at the Pond (elem)
    A 1 page realistice fiction selection is followed by 5 multiple choice questions and 3 questions that require brief written responses.
  • Fiction: My Butterfly (elementary)
    A little girl makes friends with a butterfly in her backyard.
  • Fiction: I Love Running (primary/elem)
    A 1 page realistic fiction piece,"I Love Running" is followed by 3 multiple choice questions and 5 questions requiring short written responses.
  • Myth: Mayrah (elementary)
    A mini-unit about the Australian wind that brings the spring. Includes reading comprehension questions, vocabulary work, and promts for writing your own myth about the coming of spring.
  • Fiction: My Tree (elem)
    A realistic fiction story about an apple tree makes a nice Arbor Day or autumn tie-in. It is followed by 6 multiple choice questions and four questions that require brief written responses.
  • Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (elementary)

    This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts (and a word search!), as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. Common Core: RL.3.2

  • Fable: Turtle and Raccoon (primary/elementary)

    This modern fable of a turtle who remembered his mother's advice is sure to inspire reflection -and even guide students with their own fables.Common Core: RL.3.2

  • Fiction: Last Day of School (elementary)
    Ashton wins the third grade writing award!
  • Fiction: Mr. Miller's Spring Garden (primary/elementary)
    Story sequencing practice.
  • Fiction: A Great Dance (upper elem)
    "Our fourth-grade class is learning about Mexico this month." A realistic fictional reading comprehension for multicultural studies, and a great tie-in for Cinco de Mayo.