More Reading Lists from TeachersFirst
These reviewed resources include booklists galore! Find books for a specific theme or to coax even the most reluctant readers. Find inspiration for literature circles. Don't miss "In the classroom" ideas for ways to share the lists or inspire students to create some of their own.
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Teacher Book Wizard - Scholastic
Grades
K to 12
In the Classroom
Teachers, make sure your librarian and even parents know about this wonderful web tool. This could be set up as the homepage for several computers in the library, so students can plug in their levels, their interests, and then enjoy the book recommendations. Librarians, use Scholastic's online library evaluator tool to evaluate your current collection. Teachers, take the Book Wizard Tour for an easy explanation of this helpful service.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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PBS Arthur - PBS
Grades
K to 3tag(s): letter writing (18), nutrition (156), writing (364)
In the Classroom
Make sure you click the 'Parents and Teachers' link at the bottom left column of the homepage. There, you will find lesson plans, activities, book lists, and more. Nearly all of these activities are ideal for an interactive whiteboard or projector. When reading Arthur books in your classroom, extend the learning through these activities. From healthy eating tips to Arthur Trivia, the possibilities at this website are endless. The games are conducive to individual or cooperative learning.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Themes and Literature Circles - Literature Learning Ladders
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): literature (262), literature circles (5), themes (11)
In the Classroom
Use the thematic Internet links for web quests and teacher resources as part of an interdisciplinary or team-taught unit. Share the reading lists with your school library/media specialist for featured displays. If you want to really generate student enthusiasm have the class create a wiki on the theme, including book reviews and informational pages on the topic. Don't know about wikis? See the TeachersFirst Wiki Walk-Through to get started.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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CCBC Bibliographies of Recommended Books - Cooperative Children's Book Center at UW- Madison
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): literature (262)
In the Classroom
Keep up to date with the latest in children's literature by referring to the themed reading lists offered here. Use your newsletter of web page to sure to share a featured list to go along with units you are studying. You might also want to share them with your gifted enrichment teacher to extend classroom units.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Books in Spanish: Children & Adolescents - California State Univ.
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77), spanish (106)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a resource in searching for books that could benefit your ELL classroom. Books are recommended in various reading levels, making it easier to find things to fit specific students in your class.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Grow Up Reading - West Bloomfield Township Public Library
Grades
K to 3tag(s): reading lists (77)
In the Classroom
Keep your primary students interested in reading even during summer vacation by sharing this resource with parents before the end of the year.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Children's Picture Books
Grades
1 to 3tag(s): reading lists (77)
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Story Place - Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Library
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77), spanish (106)
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Children's Literature - Web English Teacher
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): book lists (128), literature (262), reading lists (77)
In the Classroom
Save this site as a favorite and use it as a resource in a literature class. Before introducing a new book to the class, check this site first for information under the author's heading. There you'll find lesson plans, resources, activities, etc. Great for teachers using a new novel or in need of some fresh ideas on teaching an old lesson.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Checkpoints for Progress - US Dept. of Education
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): reading lists (77), writing (364)
In the Classroom
Use these "standards" as a means of checking student achievement, and being sure to align objectives and assignments with these general expected skills. It might be a good idea to show these objectives to students at the beginning of the year, to give them a good idea of what to expect.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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On-Lion for Kids! - NY Public Library
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1 to 8tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77)
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Kidsreads
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1 to 8tag(s): authors (118), book lists (128), reading lists (77)
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Back to School Reading - Long Beach Public Library
Grades
K to 10tag(s): back to school (61), book lists (128)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of these free book lists. Brief descriptions of each book are provided. Provide the lists of literature to your families on a class newsletter or on your class website.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Page-Turner Guide to Kids' Books for Summer
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1 to 7tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77)
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Katerpillars and Mystery Bugs - University of Kentucky Department of Etymology
Grades
2 to 8tag(s): experiments (68), insects (73)
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Boy Meets Book - Michael Sullivan
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1 to 8tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77)
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International Children's Digital Library - University of Maryland
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): book lists (128), literature (262)
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Rudyard Kipling Society
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): authors (118), literature (262)
In the Classroom
This site is a sure winner for a student author study in small groups or individually, as well. Include this site as a link on your teacher web page during a study of Kipling's writings, and ask students to investigate one of his interests or part of his background to share with the class. Share them with a multimedia poster using a tool like Adobe Spark, reviewed here, or a podcast recording using radionomy, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Book Talks - Quick and Simple - Nancy Keane
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1 to 6tag(s): book lists (128), reading lists (77)
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Lesson Plans from Keith Haring - Keith Haring
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1 to 3tag(s): book lists (128)
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