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English Language Arts

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 3

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.3.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity	Pages
Create a Book Trailer	68-69

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 4

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.1: Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity	Page
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.

Activity	Page
Sum It Up	12
Major Minors	16
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section III Instructions	35
Section IV Instructions	41
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.4.3: Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).

Activity	Page
Sum It Up	12
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).

Activity	Page
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.4.6: Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

Activity	Page
Another Voice	17
Section I Instructions	23
Section II Instructions	29
Section III Instructions	35
Section IV Instructions	41
Section V Instructions	46
A Limited Perspective	49
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Character Interview	66

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.4.7: Make connections between the text of a story or drama and a visual or oral presentation of the text, identifying where each version reflects specific descriptions and directions in the text.

Activity	Pages
Create a Book Trailer	68-69

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.4.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity	Page
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 4

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.4.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Fluency

ELA.RF.4.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 4

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
On Purpose	25
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Battle of the Bullies	31
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.4.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity	Page
Another Voice	17
Section I Instructions	23
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Section V Log-In	52
School Media	61
Pitching a Sequel	70

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.4.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.4.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4)

Activity	Pages
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.7: Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Section V Log-In	52
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.4.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Range of Writing

ELA.W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 4

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity	Page
In the Beginning	24
Protecting Each Other	30
It's About Time	36
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Out of Nowhere?	51
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.2: Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity	Page
In the Beginning	24
Protecting Each Other	30
Surprise, Surprise	44
Out of Nowhere?	51
Discussing Historical Fiction	59

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.4.3: Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.

Activity	Page
Protecting Each Other	30
Surprise, Surprise	44
Out of Nowhere?	51
Discussing Historical Fiction	59

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience in an organized manner, using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity	Page
Protecting Each Other	30
Surprise, Surprise	44
Out of Nowhere?	51
A Novel Poster	64-65

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.5: Add audio recordings and visual displays to presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity	Pages
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.4.6: Differentiate between contexts that call for formal English (e.g., presenting ideas) and situations where informal discourse is appropriate (e.g., small-group discussion); use formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity	Page
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 4

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73
Words to Know	74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.4.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73
Words to Know	74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.4.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73
Words to Know	74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73
Words to Know	74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity	Page
Judging a Book	8
Your Role as a Reader	9
Sum It Up	12
Novel Vocabulary	13
The Main Character	14
The Voice of the Novel	15
Major Minors	16
Another Voice	17
Following a Few Themes	18
Conflicts of Interest	19
Making the Mood	20
Storyboarding a Scene	21
I Predict	22
Section I Instructions	23
In the Beginning	24
On Purpose	25
School Classes	26
Ready, Aim, Fire!	27
Section I Log-In	28
Section II Instructions	29
Protecting Each Other	30
Battle of the Bullies	31
Bird on the Wire	32-33
Section II Log-In	34
Section III Instructions	35
It's About Time	36
In Our Time	37
Not So Simple	38
The Road South	39
Section III Log-In	40
Section IV Instructions	41
Two Trips	42
Painting a Picture	43
Surprise, Surprise	44
Section IV Log-In	45
Section V Instructions	46
Who or What?	47-48
A Limited Perspective	49
The Passage of Time	50
Out of Nowhere?	51
Section V Log-In	52
Add It Up	55-57
Finding Out the Facts	58
Discussing Historical Fiction	59
Bullying	60
School Media	61
An Elemental Choice	62-63
A Novel Poster	64-65
A Character Interview	66
Acting Out	67
Create a Book Trailer	68-69
Pitching a Sequel	70
My Book Rating	71
A Persuasive Letter	72-73
Words to Know	74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.4.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation).

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 5

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.2: Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Major Minors 16

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

Section IV Instructions 41

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Activity Page

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Voice of the Novel 15

Following a Few Themes 18

Section I Instructions 23

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Section III Instructions 35

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.5.3: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).

Activity Page

Major Minors 16

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

Acting Out 67

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.5: Explain how a series of chapters, scenes, or stanzas fits together to provide the overall structure of a particular story, drama, or poem.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Pitching a Sequel 70

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.5.6: Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

Activity Page

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Making the Mood 20

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Character Interview 66

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.5.7: Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).

Activity Pages

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.5.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poetry, at the high end of the grades 4-5 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Strand - Reading Standards: Foundational Skills, Grade 5

Phonics and Word Recognition

ELA.RF.5.3: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Fluency

ELA.RF.5.4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 5

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

On Purpose 25

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Battle of the Bullies 31

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

Activity Page

Another Voice 17

Section I Instructions 23

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Section V Log-In 52

School Media 61

Pitching a Sequel 70

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.5.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.5.5: With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Activity Pages

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.7: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.8: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Section V Log-In 52

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.5.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Range of Writing

ELA.W.5.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 5

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page

In the Beginning 24

Protecting Each Other 30

It's About Time 36

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.2: Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Activity Page

In the Beginning 24

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.5.3: Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Activity Page

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.4: Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Activity Page

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

A Novel Poster 64-65

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, sound) and visual displays in presentations when appropriate to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

Activity Pages

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.5.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using formal English when appropriate to task and situation.

Activity Page

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 5

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.5.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.5.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.5.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Strand - Reading Standards: Literature, Grade 6

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Major Minors 16

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

Section IV Instructions 41

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Key Ideas and Details

ELA.RL.6.3: Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

An Elemental Choice 62-63

Acting Out 67

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Craft and Structure

ELA.RL.6.5: Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting, or plot.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Pitching a Sequel 70

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.6.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.

Activity Page

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Another Voice 17

Making the Mood 20

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section III Instructions 35

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Character Interview 66

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.RL.6.7: Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text, including contrasting what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch.

Activity Pages

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

ELA.RL.6.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.

Activity Page

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Strand - Writing Standards, Grade 6

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

On Purpose 25

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Battle of the Bullies 31

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Text Types and Purposes

ELA.W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

Activity Page

Another Voice 17

Section I Instructions 23

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Section V Log-In 52

School Media 61

Pitching a Sequel 70

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.6.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Production and Distribution of Writing

ELA.W.6.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Activity Pages

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Finding Out the Facts 58

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

ELA.W.6.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Range of Writing

ELA.W.6.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Strand - Speaking and Listening Standards, Grade 6

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Activity Page

In the Beginning 24

Protecting Each Other 30

It's About Time 36

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.2: Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

Activity Page

In the Beginning 24

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Comprehension and Collaboration

ELA.SL.6.3: Delineate a speaker's argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Activity Page

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.4: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Activity Page

Protecting Each Other 30

Surprise, Surprise 44

Out of Nowhere? 51

A Novel Poster 64-65

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.5: Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.

Activity Pages

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

ELA.SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Activity Page

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Strand - Language Standards, Grade 6

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Conventions of Standard English

ELA.L.6.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Knowledge of Language

ELA.L.6.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.4: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

Storyboarding a Scene 21

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

ELA.L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Activity Page

Judging a Book 8

Your Role as a Reader 9

Sum It Up 12

Novel Vocabulary 13

The Main Character 14

The Voice of the Novel 15

Major Minors 16

Another Voice 17

Following a Few Themes 18

Conflicts of Interest 19

Making the Mood 20

I Predict 22

Section I Instructions 23

In the Beginning 24

On Purpose 25

School Classes 26

Ready, Aim, Fire! 27

Section I Log-In 28

Section II Instructions 29

Protecting Each Other 30

Battle of the Bullies 31

Bird on the Wire 32-33

Section II Log-In 34

Section III Instructions 35

It's About Time 36

In Our Time 37

Not So Simple 38

The Road South 39

Section III Log-In 40

Section IV Instructions 41

Two Trips 42

Painting a Picture 43

Surprise, Surprise 44

Section IV Log-In 45

Section V Instructions 46

Who or What? 47-48

A Limited Perspective 49

The Passage of Time 50

Out of Nowhere? 51

Section V Log-In 52

Add It Up 55-57

Finding Out the Facts 58

Discussing Historical Fiction 59

Bullying 60

School Media 61

An Elemental Choice 62-63

A Novel Poster 64-65

A Character Interview 66

Acting Out 67

Create a Book Trailer 68-69

Pitching a Sequel 70

My Book Rating 71

A Persuasive Letter 72-73

Words to Know 74-75

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