In this activity, students read a poem and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read a poem and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, students read about President Barack Obama's address to students across America from Wakefield High School to discuss the importance of education. While President Obama discussed the roles of parents, teachers, and the government, he explains the role of students in the education system.

In this activity, students read a fairy tale that deals with the tradition of European royalty only letting their children marry people of similar high social class.

Milan Sandhu has written for Highlights Magazine for Kids. In this article, Sandhu provides information about the Indian festival, Holi, and how it is celebrated. As students read, they take notes on what Indians celebrate on Holi.

In this article, the author provides information about the Indian festival, Holi, and how it is celebrated. As students read, they take notes on what Indians celebrate on Holi.

Charlie Villanueva is a professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks. In this informational text, Marjorie Flintom discusses Villanueva’s success and his challenges growing up with a skin disease that caused him to lose his hair when he was young. As students read, they take notes on Villanueva’s attitude about his hair loss.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

Lyman Frank Baum (1856-1919), also known as L. Frank Baum, was an American author, best known for his children’s books. Baum is the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series. In this excerpt from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Toto, and the Scarecrow meet the Tin Woodman. As students read, they take notes on how Dorothy reacts to meeting the Tin Woodman and why she reacts this way.

Iin this activity, students learn about Tupac Shakur (1971-1996) was an African American rapper, actor, poet, and activist. Shakur continues to be considered an influential rapper today and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Students respond to questions after reading the poem.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this short story, a boy and his grandfather search for a beehive to collect the honey from inside. As students read, they take notes on how Guyo feels about his size.

In this activity, students read a fable and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this activity, student learn how in many American schools, girls are prevented from playing high school football, which has been traditionally thought of as a sport for boys. Some people believe this is unfair, while others disagree. In this 2013 article by journalist Josh Bean, locals in an Alabama community put forth their opinions on this debate.

Laura Wrang has written for Highlights. In this short story, Jess and his mother help Orry, a boy escaping slavery. As students read, they take notes on Jess and Orry’s relationship.

In this activity, students read a story and answer questions about the text. The resource contains guided reading and assessment questions.

In this short story, a boy name Chet sees his grandmother open their home to people who are in need during the Great Depression. The Great Depression was a time period in America during the 1930s. People had a hard time finding jobs and making money. As students read, they take notes on how Chet feels about their guests and why.

Franklin Gorin purchased a slave, Stephen Bishop, to act as a tour guide for Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. Stephen went on to make many discoveries in the cave and to be a well-known guide. As students read, they take notes on how the author describes Stephen.