Introducing Borders (en español)
This informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
Introducing Borders (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders.
Introducing Borders (adapted version) (en español)
Adapted for English Learners and students who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to the concept of borders. This reading is in Spanish.
Hey, Boo: Reflections on the Masterpiece: To Kill a Mockingbird
Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, and others recall their memories and impressions from reading To Kill a Mockingbird for the first time.
Evidence Log Template
Use this evidence log template to help students organize their research for an essay or writing prompt.
Character Chart Template
Use this character chart template as a tool to record and organize information about characters or historical figures.
Student Interview Note-Taking Template
Students can use this interview graphic organizer to capture their notes and ideas during an interview activity.
Found Poem Instructions Template
Students can use the found poem instructions in this handout to write their own found poems.
Where Do You Start with Text Selection?
Dr. Kimberly Parker shares steps educators can take to ensure that their curriculum choices make room for student voice and reflect a broad range of stories and experiences.
Humanizing Text Selection
Dr. Kimberly Parker discusses the importance of teachers making intentional choices about text selection that support students’ intellectual and social-emotional development.
“Be Like Wilt” by Neema Avashia
This narrative tells Avashia’s story of finding belonging unexpectedly on the basketball court as someone who felt like an outsider in a small, rural town.