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What is Given from the Heart

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 readingexpressions

This is a story about the power of community, kindness, and giving. Continue reading What is Given from the Heart

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Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909

March 10, 2019March 11, 2019 readingexpressions

In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s the true story of a woman with immense courage and strength named Clara Lemlich. Continue reading Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909

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Flower Talk

February 23, 2019April 4, 2021 readingexpressions

How do plants communicate with animals? This book is fun and engaging for kids and adults will learn something new too! Continue reading Flower Talk

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Door

January 31, 2019March 10, 2019 readingexpressions

This wordless picture book provides a valuable opportunity for readers to use their imagination to tell the story in their own words. Continue reading Door

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Genres/Themes

  • nonfiction
  • fiction
  • history
  • biography
  • wordless
  • fairytale
  • social emotional learning
  • empathy
  • leadership
  • friendship
  • kindness
  • teamwork
  • family
  • gender
  • activism
  • animals
  • community
  • immigration
  • science
  • art
  • architecture
  • heritage
  • poverty

Comprehension Strategies

  • summarizing
  • picture clues
  • making connections
  • predictions
  • point of view
  • sequencing
  • compare and contrast
  • fluency
  • vocabulary
  • main idea
  • character analysis

Interest Level

  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
  • elementary
  • preschool
  • kindergarten
  • first grade
  • second grade
  • third grade
  • fourth grade
  • fifth grade
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