Other Skills: Character Traits Compare and Contrast Context Clues Fact and Opinion Figurative Language Main / Central Idea Point of View Rhythm & Rhyme Story Elements Summary Symbolism Theme
Science fiction and fantasy both feature a setting, characters, or objects that do not exist or can not exist in the real world. Science fiction focuses on inventions, discoveries, or technology that are a part of the future. The plot often deals with man's interaction with this new scientific marvel. A work of fantasy focuses on magic, super powers, and mystical creatures. In many fantasies, the plot action revolves around a journey, quest, or task that must be completed by the main characters.
From haughty house dogs to precocious puppies, this reading set is full of delightful stories about dogs. Younger students will...
Tornadoes, cyclones, hurricanes, blizzards -- weather affects us all in some way or another. This reading set focuses on the mo...
While a young man's fancy may turn to love in the spring, it's on everyone's mind as February 14th, a.k.a. St. Valentine's Day,...
Christmas and children go together like, well, Santa's sleigh and flying reindeer. This reading set for younger students featur...
A traditional Christmas favorite, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Scrooge l...
Older students will enjoy these Christmas reading passages from classic literature. From the poetry of “A Visit From St. Nichol...
Space is considered the last great frontier. Since the beginning of time, humans have looked up with wonder at the stars, moon,...
Is there any more magical phrase than “Once upon a time”? This beginning of so many classic fairy tales sends the reader into a...
With a little fairy dust, we can all fly to Neverland by reading J. M. Barrie’s wonderful fantasy “Peter Pan.” This Reading S...
Many have seen the movie, "The Wizard of Oz," based on L. Frank Baum's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." While it is a great ...