Videos

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Behind the Scenes: “From Fear to Hope”

Author Lauren Tarshis shares how and why she wrote “From Fear to Hope”—and gives your students tips for finding and writing stories of their own.

April 2021

Behind the Scenes: “From Fear to Hope”

Author Lauren Tarshis shares how and why she wrote “From Fear to Hope”—and gives your students tips for finding and writing stories of their own.

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Meet Maya Penn

In this delightful video, students meet sustainable fashion designer Maya Penn.

April 2021

Meet Maya Penn

In this delightful video, students meet sustainable fashion designer Maya Penn.

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Poet Read Aloud: “Truth”

Listen to Nikki Grimes read her poem aloud.

April 2021

Poet Read Aloud: “Truth”

Listen to Nikki Grimes read her poem aloud.

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Grammar Hack: To, Too, or Two?

In this delightful video, we give your students tips on how to keep "to," "too," and "two" straight.

May 2020

Grammar Hack: To, Too, or Two?

In this delightful video, we give your students tips on how to keep "to," "too," and "two" straight.

Slideshows

Slideshow
Vocabulary Slideshow: The Golden Curse

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

Vocabulary Slideshow: The Golden Curse

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

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Narrative Nonfiction: From Fear to Hope

April 2021
Narrative Nonfiction: From Fear to Hope
Article Read-Aloud: From Fear to Hope
(08:11)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(03:58)
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Short Read: Her Designs Are Helping the Planet

April 2021
Short Read: Her Designs Are Helping the Planet
Article Read-Aloud: Her Designs Are Helping the Planet
(05:29)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(02:49)
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Debate Essay Kit: Is It Ever OK to Quit?

April 2021
Debate Essay Kit: Is It Ever OK to Quit?
Debate Read-Aloud: Is It Ever OK to Quit?
(05:14)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(02:17)
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Paired Texts: The Vanishing Beasts

April 2021
Paired Texts: The Vanishing Beasts
Article Read-Aloud: The Vanishing Beasts
(07:40)
Article Read-Aloud: Return of the Buffalo
(04:08)
Podcast: Author Chat
(07:26)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(03:45)
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Fiction: Dear Future

Fiction: Dear Future
Article Read-Aloud: Dear Future
(12:37)
Vocabulary Words & Definitions
(02:24)
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Drama: The Golden Curse

April 2021
Drama: The Golden Curse
Pronunciation Guide
(01:02)