What do fact and fiction book pairings do? Help readers understand the difference between the genres Reinforce new vocabulary Inform a compare-and-contrast discussion Deepen understanding by helping readers make connections Build kids’ excitement for learning! Wildfires & Life Cycles FACT This STEM-based picture book explains what wildfires are and how …
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The following post is written by Melanie Jackson, author of Death Drop. Everyone has one. That not-quite-double, that other self. A nicer other self, or a more sinister one. Possibly a deadly one. I’ve been exploring the idea of the doppelgänger with three classes of Grade 8 Creative …
The following post is written by Shane Arbuthnott, author of Dominion. “Where did you get the idea for your book?” This seems to be a common question for authors. My debut novel, Dominion, only came out at the end of February, but I’ve already heard it a dozen times. …
We’re going on a word hunt, (we’re going on a word hunt,) We’re going to find some big ones, (we’re going to find some big ones,) I’m not afraid! (I’m not afraid!) This song puts me in mind of summer nights around the campfire after the final s’more has been …
