Reading, 6-8

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TIME for Kids is committed to supporting educators and families around the world during this time. We have opened up all of our 2020 content and will continue to provide materials on a weekly basis through the end of the school year.
Topics Include: COVID-19, Animals, Environment, Medicine, Kid Reporters

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Have students participate in a content-based scavenger hunt and take photos to record their findings. An app like GooseChase can make this even more fun.
Educational Ideas can be found here: https://www.goosechase.com/edu/game-library/

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The Brown Bookshelf hosted the KidLit4BlackLives Rally that took place on June 4, 2020. Led by Kwame Alexander, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jason Reynolds, the Rally featured inspiring words, music, and numerous calls to action in support of equity and justice.

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CommonLit is a nonprofit education technology organization dedicated to ensuring that all students, especially students in Title I schools, graduate with the reading, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills they need to be successful in college and beyond.

We believe in providing teachers with all the resources they need to set their students up for success, while also encouraging best practices in the classroom. That’s why the CommonLit Literacy Model is built on a foundation of over 2,000 high-quality free reading passages for grades 3-12, complemented by aligned interim assessments, growth-oriented data, and expert-led teacher development.

Our resources are: Flexible, Research-Based, Effective, as proven by third-party review, Aligned to the Common Core State Standards, Created by teachers, for teachers.

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Book Creator is a simple tool for creating awesome digital books. Create your own teaching resources or have your students take the reins.

Combine text, images, audio and video to create: Interactive stories, Digital portfolios, Research journal, Poetry books, Science reports, Instruction manuals, ‘About me’ books, Comic adventures

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The Checkology virtual classroom is a browser-based platform where middle school and high school students learn how to navigate today’s challenging information landscape by developing news literacy skills. Through its lessons, educators equip their students with tools to evaluate and interpret information and to determine what they can trust, share and act on.

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Camp Kinda is a free virtual summer experience designed to keep kids in grades K-8 engaged, curious, and having fun—even if they're stuck at home. It's like summer camp... kinda.

your kids will get 3-4 hours’ worth of activities each day, all connected to a weekly theme. Nothing boring. We’re talking about exploring the art of graphic novels, unlocking the mysteries of history, or jumping into the world’s craziest sports. Start any time you want. End any time you want. Camp Kinda runs on your schedule. We’ll add new adventures every week, and save them all for you right here.

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Watch the latest Neil Gaiman videos and see Neil (and some famous friends!) read The Graveyard Book and Coraline in their entirety.

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4 weeks of daily lessons in multiple subjects
Topics include: Butterfly vision, Superheros, Personality, Women History, Celebrating Differences, Media Literacy, Pop Culture, Animals, World History, Government

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Reading Comprehension Practice on Khan Academy
Learn by topic: Funny Business
Learn by focus area: reading literature
Learn by focus area: reading informational text
Learn by focus area: vocabulary

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Reading Comprehension Practice on Khan Academy
Learn by topic: Trailblazing Women
Learn by focus area: reading literature
Learn by focus area: reading informational text
Learn by focus area: vocabulary

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Reading Comprehension Practice on Kahn Academy
Learn by topic: Banning Behavior
Learn by focus area: reading literature
Learn by focus area: reading informational text
Learn by focus area: vocabulary

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Hip-hop videos and creativity tools give teachers new ways to captivate students while engaging them in academically rigorous content.
Build vocabulary - Vocabulary is a building block of literacy and the foundation for every Flocabulary lesson
Develop 21st-century skills - Student creativity and collaboration are at the core of our platform

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This is a Youtube Channel created and run by middle grade author Susan Tan, and made possible by an amazing community of children's book writers and illustrators. We wanted to do something to offer relief for parents and kids during these long days at home. On this channel, you'll find workshops, readings, activities, art projects, writing games, writing advice, and more. We hope that we can offer you some fun, some distraction, and a creative outlet for any feelings that might come up during this time.

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Chapter Book and Poetry Readings and Writing Advice from Authors, Art Lessons and some Steam Activities

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