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| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Everybody Needs a Rock Byrd Baylor, 2011-08-16 Everybody needs a rock -- at least that's the way this particular rock hound feels about it in presenting her own highly individualistic rules for finding just the right rock for you. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Froggy Goes to School Jonathan London, 1998-09-01 Froggy's mother knows that everyone's nervous on the first day of school. Not me! says Froggy, and together they leapfrog to the bus stop -- flop flop flop. Froggy's exuberant antics will delight his many fans and reassure them that school can be fun.This is a great read-aloud with sounds and words that encourage active participation....A charming story to calm those pre-school jitters. -- School Library JournalJonathan London is the author of many books for children, including I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me, Like Butter on Pancakes and four other books about Froggy. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Lincoln's Grave Robbers (Scholastic Focus) Steve Sheinkin, 2013-01-01 A true crime thriller -- the first book for teens to tell the nearly unknown tale of the brazen attempt to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. Reissued in Scholastic Focus, with an exciting new cover. The action begins in October of 1875, as Secret Service agents raid the Fulton, Illinois, workshop of master counterfeiter Ben Boyd. Soon after Boyd is hauled off to prison, members of his counterfeiting ring gather in the back room of a smoky Chicago saloon to discuss how to spring their ringleader. Their plan: grab Lincoln's body from its Springfield tomb, stash it in the sand dunes near Lake Michigan, and demand, as a ransom, the release of Ben Boyd -- and $200,000 in cash. From here, the action alternates between the conspirators, the Secret Service agents on their trail, and the undercover agent moving back and forth between them. Along the way readers get glimpses into the inner workings of counterfeiting, grave robbing, detective work, and the early days of the Secret Service. The plot moves toward a wild climax as robbers and lawmen converge at Lincoln's tomb on election night: November 7, 1876.A dynamic and thrilling tale from critically acclaimed author Steve Sheinkin. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Nonfiction Chapter Books Lucy Calkins, Kristine Mraz, Barbara Golub, 2013 |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: The Apple Pie Tree Zoe Hall, 2017-02-28 We have a special tree in our yard -- an apple pie tree!Colorful collage illustrations follow each season as an apple tree grows leaves, fragrant blossoms, and tiny green apples. Soon the fruit is big, red, and ready to be picked. It's time to make an apple pie! Here is a celebration of apples and how things grow -- sure to delight young readers all year long. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Apples Gail Gibbons, 2020-08-04 Find out where your favorite crunchy, refreshing fruit comes from in this snack-sized book. Apples come in all shapes and sizes from all over the world. Take a bite and chew on months of planting, growing, picking, and selling that bring this tasty fruit into the home. With deliciously bright, detailed images and a simple text, Apples is the perfect board book for small curious hands who are still new to the crisp comfort of autumn. Gail Gibbons, a dedicated explorer of the world on behalf of curious young readers, uncovers and educates young audiences with board books on everything from Pumpkins to Bicycles to Boats. Readers ages 4-8 will also enjoy the newly-updated picture book version of Apples, which includes even more delectable details, diagrams, and vocabulary. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Diary of a Worm: Nat the Gnat Doreen Cronin, 2014-05-27 Worm is thrilled when it's his turn to take care of the class pet, Nat the Gnat. But everything goes wrong when he leaves the lid of Nat's tank open. Can Worm make sure the class pet returns safe and sound before Mrs. Mulch finds out? This all-new, original I Can Read story captures the fun of the #1 New York Times bestselling Diary of a Worm picture book series by Doreen Cronin and Harry Bliss, and will leave beginning readers wiggling for more! This Level 1 I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: The Reasons for Seasons (New & Updated Edition) Gail Gibbons, 2019-05-14 Cold winters, hot summers--year after year the seasons repeat themselves. But what causes them? Why is there winter in the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change throughout the year. Newly revised and vetted by experts, this updated edition of The Reasons for Seasons introduces the solstices, the equinoxes, and the tilt in Earth's axis that causes them, and gives examples of what each season is like across the globe from pole to pole. Clear, simple diagrams of the earth's orbit are labeled with important vocabulary, explained and reinforced with accessible explanations. Fascinating and easy to understand, this is a perfect introduction to seasons, earth's orbit, and axial tilt. Different effects on different parts of the world are included, illustrating the difference in climate between the equator, the northern and southern hemispheres, and the polar regions. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Wiggling Worms at Work Wendy Pfeffer, 2003-12-23 Crawling through the dirt, worms are hard at work, helping plants to grow. Worms help the fruit and vegetables we eat by loosening the soil and feeding the plants. Read and find out about these wiggling wonders! |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Fiction Or Nonfiction? Shannon McClintock Miller, 2017-08 Friendly animal characters teach kids the difference between fiction and nonfiction in a library setting. Catchy lyrics are supported by fun, contemporary illustrations. This eBook comes with online music access. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Chris Grabenstein, 2013-06-25 Now a Nickelodeon Original Movie! Over 100 Weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List! 44 State Award Lists! Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in all the world” in this fun-filled, action-packed bestseller from the much-loved co-author of I Funny and Treasure Hunters! “A worthy successor to.…Willy Wonka.” —Booklist, Starred Review When Kyle learns that the world's most famous game maker, Luigi Lemoncello, has designed the town's new library and is having an invitation-only lock-in on opening night, he's determined to be there! But the tricky part isn't getting into the library—it's getting out. Because when morning comes, the doors stay locked. Kyle and the other kids must solve every clue and figure out every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape route! Don't miss bonus content in the back of the book—extra puzzles, an author Q&A, and more! And look for the puzzle-packed sequels—Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics and Mr. Lemoncello’s Great Library Race! “Full of puzzles to think about, puns to groan at …this solid, tightly plotted read is a winner for readers and game-players alike.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Book in a Month Victoria Lynn Schmidt, 2008-01-14 What Can You Accomplish in 30 Days? If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can! Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. Book in a Month shows you how to: • Set realistic goals and monitor your progress • Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourish • Select a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing process • Quickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writing • Draft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning points • Keep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your story • Relax and have fun–you are, after all, doing something you love So what are you waiting for? If you've been putting off your book project, let Book in a Month be your guide and find out just how much you can accomplish. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Nonfiction and Fiction Paired Texts Grade 4 Susan Collins, 2015 This is a tapsponder enabled resource!--Cover. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Sharing the Seasons Lee Bennett Hopkins, 2010-03-09 A collection of 48 poems, 12 for each of the seasons. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Animal Hearing Kirsten Hall, 2005-12-30 Discusses the ways that different animals experience their sense of hearing. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Jake Drake, Bully Buster Andrew Clements, 2012-07-24 Jake recounts his second grade introduction to Link Baxter, SuperBully, who becomes his class project partner, with surprising results. When Jake was three years old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, what did he know about bullies? Nothing. But he learned fast! Why? Because Jake was kind of smart and not a tattletale, and he had no big brother to protect him. He was a perfect bully magnet. But everything changed the year Jake was in second grade. That's when SuperBully Link Baxter moved to town. Jake had his hands full just trying to survive, until class project time. Who did the teacher assign to be Link's partner? You guessed it. Jake has to use all his smarts -- and his heart as well -- to turn himself from Jake Drake, Bully Magnet, to Jake Drake, Bully Buster. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: 5 Kinds of Nonfiction Melissa Stewart, Marlene Correia, 2023-10-10 Once upon a time...children's nonfiction books were stodgy, concise, and not very kid friendly. Most were text heavy, with just a few scattered images decorating the content and meaning, rather than enhancing it. Over the last 20 years, children's nonfiction has evolved into a new breed of visually dynamic and engaging texts.In 5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Enriching Reading and Writing Instruction with Children's Books , Melissa Stewart and Dr. Marlene Correia present a new way to sort nonfiction into five major categories and show how doing so can help teachers and librarians build stronger readers and writers. Along the way, they: Introduce the 5 kinds of nonfiction: Active, Browseable, Traditional, Expository Literature, and Narrative -;and explore each category through discussions, classroom examples, and insights from leading children's book authorsOffer tips for building strong, diverse classroom texts and library collectionsProvide more than 20 activities to enhance literacy instructionInclude innovative strategies for sharing and celebrating nonfiction with students.With more than 150 exemplary nonfiction book recommendations and Stewart and Correia's extensive knowledge of literacy instruction, 5 Kinds of Nonfiction will elevate your understanding of nonfiction in ways that speak specifically to the info-kids in your classrooms, but will inspire all readers and writers. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Recess at 20 Below Cindy Lou Aillaud, 2015-04-01 The temperature outside is 20 below zero. Is school cancelled? Nope. How about recess outside? No way! Learn from the kids point of view about what it is like playing during recess when it is really cold,,, how it sounds outside, how it tastes outside, how it looks, and even how it smells when the therometer says it's 20 below. What happens when you put on layer after layer of clothing to avoid frostbite and then hit the playground? Did you see the tiny ice crystals in the air and hear your boots make a loud crunch, crunch, crunch sound when you walked? Pictures and words in 32 pages make have made this book popular all over North America because all the kids want to know what happens at 20 below zero. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 3 Kim T. Griswell, 2003-06 Grade 3, Reproducible Resource Book, Each book in the Nonfiction Reading Practice series contains 20 content-area units presented in a unique format. Each unit has three articles written on the same topic, but at three different reading levels. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Reading Comprehension, Grades 7 - 8 Instructional Fair, 2003-01-01 A top-selling teacher resource line, The 100+ Series(TM) features over 100 reproducible activities in each book! --Organized by specific reading skills, this book is designed to enhance students' reading comprehension. The focused, meaningful practice and entertaining topics motivate students to learn. Lively reading passages present high-interest subjects in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Subject matter from across the curriculum--including topics from science, history, and literary classics--deepen student knowledge while strengthening reading skills. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: 24 Nonfiction Passages for Test Practice Michael Priestley, 2001-12 Offers twenty-four reproducible passages from high interest non-fiction sources, and provides a prereading question to assist students to focus on what they read, along with a standarized practice test for grades six through eight |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Math Work Stations Debbie Diller, 2023-10-10 If you' ve ever questioned how to make math stations work, you' ll find this photo-filled, idea-packed resource invaluable. This book extends Debbie Diller' s best-selling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics. In Math Work Stations you' ll find ideas to help children develop conceptual understanding and skills, use math vocabulary as they talk about their mathematical thinking, and connect big ideas to meaningful independent exploration and practice. This book details how to set up, manage, and keep math stations going throughout the year. There' s even a chapter devoted solely to organizing and using math manipulatives. Each chapter includes: key concepts based on NCTM and state math standards; math vocabulary resources and literature links; suggested materials to include at each station for the corresponding math content strand; ideas for modeling, troubleshooting, differentiating, and assessment; and reflection questions for professional development.Throughout the book, Debbie has included hundreds of color photos showing math work stations in action from a variety of classrooms in which she has worked. Charts, reproducible forms, and math work stations icons are included to provide everything you' ll need to get started with stations in your classroom right away. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Curious George Goes to School H. A. Rey, 1989 Curious George makes a mistake in the art room of his school but finds a missing painting in time for an open house for parents of the students. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: The One and Only Ivan Katherine Applegate, 2012-01-17 The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom. Plus don't miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby! |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Hi-lo Nonfiction Passages for Struggling Readers Scholastic Teaching Resources, Scholastic, 2007-02 Reproducible passages, grouped by reading strategies, come with test-formatted questions |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Nonfiction Reading Practice, Grade 1 Teacher Resource Evan-Moor Corporation, 2017 17 topics: social studies, science and health, math, technology and the arts ; 3 reading selections on the same topic at 3 levels ; Comprehension questions are open-ended ; Writing prompts ; Visual literacy pages with photos.--Cover |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Animal Farm George Orwell, 2024 |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Daily Reading Comprehension Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, 2010 Common Core Top Pick for Reading Literature and Informational Text Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity View all Common Core Top Picks for Reading Literature and Informational Text Daily instruction on the reading strategies and comprehension skills your students need to improve reading comprehension and raise test scores! Engage your students in reading, thinking about, and responding to a variety of passages and texts! Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 5 presents your students with the reading strategies and comprehension skills they need to become strong and successful readers. 30 weeks of instruction cover the following reading skills and strategies: Skills: Theme Character & Setting Main Idea & Details Fact & Opinion Visual Information Author's Purpose Make Predictions Draw Conclusions Cause & Effect Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Text Features Strategies: Monitor Comprehension Make Connections Visualization Organization Determine Important Information Ask Questions |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Tiger Sharks Leo Statts, 2017-09 Learn all about tiger sharks that will eat almost anything. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers and bring these fascinating animals to life. Plus, quick stats diagrams and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Just-Right Reading Response Activity Sheets for Young Learners Erica Bohrer, 2010-05 These comprehension-boosting graphic organizers are designed for use with fiction and nonfiction books. The simple formats help young readers really think about what they read, then record their thoughts in an organized, meaningful way.--[book cover]. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Groundhog Day! Gail Gibbons, 2007-08-15 Will he see his shadow? Will spring come early or late? But most importantly-- what does a groundhog have to do with the weather? Every year on February 2nd, people all across America watch groundhogs come out of their burrows-- especially in the town of Punxsutawney-- trying to figure out if the weather will stay cold, or begin to warm up. In Groundhog Day!, children's nonfiction master Gail Gibbons delves into the history behind this unusual holiday, and examines the ancient traditions that evolved into our modern holiday. With her signature combination of simple, clear text and bright illustrations, Gibbons introduces everything you need to know about groundhogs, too-- what they eat, where they live, and how they raise their young. An overview of different Groundhog Day traditions around the country is included, as well as a page of groundhog trivia. A perfect introduction to this unique celebration! |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 2 Evan-Moor Educational Publishers, 2018 Daily instruction on reading strategies and skills needed to improve comprehension and raise test scores. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Getting the Main Idea: Activities & Worksheets (Reading Level 3.0-4.5) - 15 Passages MJ Owen, 2022-05-09 This is an essential addition to any reading unit! Getting the main idea is an essential comprehension skill, and mastering this skill can be difficult for some students. Each of the 15 short, high-interest stories is followed by comprehension questions that specifically lead students to find the main idea of the story. 15 Stories Features Include: - Short stories (140-160 words) - High-interest fiction & nonfiction topics - Engaging illustrations that bring stories to life - Follow-up, skill-specific comprehension questions Contents Include: - To the Teacher - List of Reading Levels and Word Counts for each Story - Answer Key - 15 Stories - 15 Main Idea Activities Reading Level 3.0-4.5 | Interest Level 4-12 Total Pages 32 pages Answer Key Included |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Crab that Played with the Sea Rudyard Kipling, 1986 |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Standards-Based Lesson Plans for the Busy Elementary School Librarian Joyce Keeling, 2017-04-17 This helpful resource provides all-new tested, standard-based lessons accompanied by reproducible handouts and easy-to-follow directions. A new book by Joyce Keeling, an elementary librarian and teacher with more than two decades' experience, Standards-Based Lesson Plans for the Busy Elementary School Librarian presents many integrated lesson plans for students in each of the elementary grades, kindergarten through 5th grade. All lessons have been tested and refined in a school setting, and they are specifically written to match the AASL Information Literacy Standards, the McREL Compendium of Standards and Benchmarks, and the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the reproducible lesson plan worksheets, the book offers in-depth discussion of how best to collaborate to teach information literacy within the scope of common elementary school curricula. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Practice Makes Perfect Exploring Writing Gary Robert Muschla, 2010-11-26 Helpful instruction and plenty of practice for your child to understand the basics of writing Understanding writing is essential for your child to write with competence and clarity. Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Writing gives your child bite-sized explanations of this essential skill, with engaging exercises that keep her or him motivated and excited to learn. They can practice the writing skills that are challenging, polish skills they’ve mastered, and stretch themselves to explore skills they have not yet attempted. This title features 170 activities (plus answer key) that increase in difficulty as your child proceeds through the book. This book is appropriate for a 4th grade student working above his or her grade level, or as a great review and practice for a struggling 5th or 6th grader. Your student will learn how to: Find and develop ideas for topics Create first drafts Develop sentences and use correct subject-verb agreement Revise and proofread her or his own work Topics include: Finding and Developing Ideas for Writing, Discovering Ideas, The Value of Keeping a Journal, Focusing Ideas, Developing Ideas, Organizing Ideas, Writing the Draft Sentences: The Foundation of the Draft, Building Paragraphs Using Adjectives and Adverbs, Wisely Order and Sequence, Using Strong Verbs Point of View, Revision, What Is Revision?, Plan for Revision, Revision Peer Consultants, Proofreading, Proofreading Strategies, Proofreading and Computer Screens, The Value of Proofreading Partners |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Using Context Clues Activities & Worksheets (Reading Level 3.0-4.5) - 15 Passages MJ Owen, 2022-05-09 This is an essential addition to any reading unit! Each of the 15 short, high-interest stories is followed by comprehension questions that specifically help students use context clues to determine the meaning of words. Having a strategy to understand new words is important for reading success. To become fluent readers, students must be able to understand the relationship between the words, phrases, and sentences in a story. And this unit will help students do just that! 15 Stories Features Include: - Short stories (140-155 words) - High-interest fiction & nonfiction topics - Engaging illustrations that bring stories to life - Follow-up, skill-specific comprehension questions Contents Include: - To the Teacher - List of Reading Levels and Word Counts for each Story - Answer Key - 15 Stories - 15 Context Clues Activities Reading Level 3.0-4.5 | Interest Level 4-12 Total Pages 32 Pages Answer Key Included |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Teaching Library Media Skills in Grades K-6 Carolyn Garner, 2004 Presents a comprehensive manual with accompanying CD on teaching library media skills to elementary students, covering book care, the parts of a book, the Dewey decimal system, and computer research. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Lesson Plans for the Busy Librarian Joyce Keeling, 2002-03-05 Suggests learning activities for developing library skills, such as researching a topic, finding books on the shelves, and acting out stories. |
| fiction and nonfiction worksheets: Teaching Guide for History Speaks Jennifer Boothroyd, 2010-07-01 TEACHING GUIDE FOR HISTORY SPEAKS SERIES |
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