Find the words, from "classmates" to "wishes" in this paper crane-bordered word search, which goes with the book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr.
Students read the factual information about Wat Phra Kaew and answer the multiple choice questions. They then present ideas about the creation of a similar landmark for their town.
May 29th marks the anniversary of the first time the summit of Mount Everest was reached (in 1953). Mark the occasion with this informative reading comprehension.
Five pages of writing prompts to review understanding of facts ("What is a tsunami?") and to encourage reaction to the events ("What should be done to help?"). Use selectively or assign all prompts, according to student ability and interest.