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Journey Behind the Scenes and Through the School Year
In A Year for the Books, we've put together a year's worth of practical, easy-to-implement strategies to enhance your reading instruction and bring together a community of readers. With companion PDCasts for each chapter, you can choose to listen, read, or do both—whenever it fits your busy schedule.
The Sequel to The Ramped-Up Read Aloud Is Here!
Find 50 MORE engaging read-aloud experiences, all tied to standards-based learning targets. Each lesson spotlights key vocabulary, effective questioning techniques, and innovative response ideas. Featuring a brand-new chapter dedicated to STEAM learning!
