November 9-23, 2009
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Download five BONUS printables based on this issue!
These five skill-specific reproducibles are based on articles in the issue. Click the name of the PDF you would like to download below, and print for use in your classroom.
- Parts of Speech
SKILL: Understanding Parts of Speech
BASED ON: "A Real-Live Blond Cherokee," p. 4 - Know the Character
SKILL: Analyzing Character
BASED ON: "Star Trek," p. 12 - Test Your Knowledge
SKILL: Practicing Assessment
BASED ON: "The Odyssey," p. 18 - Cause and Effect Matchup
SKILL: Understanding Cause and Effect
BASED ON: "The Blind Side," p. 24 - Make a Trading Card
SKILL: Providing Personal Facts
BASED ON: "The Blind Side," p. 24, and "Make a Football Card," p. 31
Teacher's Edition
Download this issue's Teacher's Edition here. (The answer key has been removed.)
Reproducibles from the Teacher's Edition
- Author’s Purpose
SKILL: Identifying the Author’s Purpose - Test Your Knowledge
SKILL: Practicing Assessment - Cause and Effect
SKILL: Identifying Cause and Effect - Take Note!
SKILL: Taking Notes

