More Reading Lists from TeachersFirst
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Americas Award for Children and Young Adult Literature - CLASP
Grades
3 to 12
tag(s): book lists (161), hispanic (28), reading lists (80), spanish (105)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free unit plans and classroom activities within the "resources" section of the page. Explore through these resources to find one to add a multicultural perspective to your history or language arts class. Be sure to save the site as a favorite to allow for easy reference later on.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Rainforest Alliance - Kids & Teachers Page - Rainforest Alliance
Grades
2 to 12tag(s): forests (28), jungles (5), rainforests (18)
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Children's Choice Reading List - International Reading Association
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1 to 9tag(s): reading lists (80)
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Teachers' Choice Reading List - International Reading Association
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1 to 9tag(s): reading lists (80)
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Recommended Literature - California Department of Education
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): literature (217), reading lists (80)
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Teachers will find this a great tool for locating books appropriate to particular topics or student interests, especially in multi-lingual classroomsAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Best of the Year for Young Adults - American Library Association
Grades
7 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
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TeachersFirst's Reading List Collection - TeachersFirst
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4 to 12tag(s): book lists (161), reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Try using these lists with your reluctant readers; there are dozens of possibilities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Lifetime Reading List - TeachersFirst
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Share this list with students as a challenge, and make the link available on your class web page. Consider conducting a year-long independent reading challenge, asking students to read from this list and create their choice of media "advertisement" or critique of the book using one of the many tool options in the TeachersFirst Edge. Ask students to generate a personal goal "Lifetime Reading" or "Book Bucket List" and share it in their own creative way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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American Library Association Newbery Medal Page - Amer. Library Assoc.
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): book lists (161), reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Use this list to help your students choose some new literature to read. Provide this link on your class website for students and parents to use to find quality literature. Consider starting your own class wiki with student-made interactive book posters on favorite Newbery winners and honor books using a tool like Canva, reviewd here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Celtic Studies Reading Lists - Privately Published
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
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Banned Books Online
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
This is a useful site for history and English teachers, and a great discussion- starter.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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St. Charles Public Library Best Books for Young Adults 2000
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Use these book lists as a way to interest hesitant readers in your classroom. The books recommended are all interesting enough to capture any young mind, regardless of their previous feelings towards reading. Avid readers will also love this site, so be sure to post it on your teacher web page to allow students to access it out of the classroom. Parents will also love access to the site, and can use it to generate a summer reading list for their kids.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Random House Books for Young People: Teacher's Resource Center - Random House
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Use this site to obtain reading lists, book guides, and recommendations for read-aloud books for the classroom. Make sure to check for updates, as the site gets new lists continuously.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kinder Garden - Tina Waliczak, Texas A & M University
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): agriculture (49), ecology (100)
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Read Up On It! - Library of Canda
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1 to 12tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Use these recommended book lists and discussion questions as a way to inject something new into your classroom. If there is a theme that matches up with one already existing in the classroom, this website is excellent for enrichment. Use the free recommendations in your classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Children's Literature Web Guide
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): literature (217)
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Use the book lists on this site for recommendations to parents who want suggestions on outside or summer readings. The lists are separated by age, gender and all kinds of category's - making it easier for parents to find what they need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site - Carol Hurst
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): book lists (161)
In the Classroom
Use the book lists on this site for recommendations to parents who want suggestions on outside or summer readings. The lists are separated by age, gender and all kinds of category's - making it easier for parents to find what they need. Refer students who are looking for their next book to read to look through these reviews.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Booktalks - Quick and Simple
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1 to 6tag(s): reading lists (80)
In the Classroom
Refer students who are looking for their next book to read to look through some of these. Use the book lists on this site for recommendations to parents who want suggestions on outside or summer readings. The lists are separated by age, gender and all kinds of category's - making it easier for parents to find what they need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Start with a Book - Reading Rockets
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K to 6tag(s): independent reading (85), parents (60), preK (254), reading lists (80), reading strategies (96), summer (28)
In the Classroom
Share this website with parents as a resource to maintain learning over the summer break. Subscribe to the weekly text messages and pass them on to parents and guardians of your students. Use the toolkits found on this site to conduct mini science or reading camps over the summer. Share the list of books with your local library and ask them to include them on summer reading lists or to conduct mini reading camps over the summer using the toolkits. These ideas aren't just for summer! Keep these toolkits handy to use when teaching science and reading during the school year to engage students. Post the Growing Readers tip sheets on your class website throughout the school year to help parents work with students at home on reading skills.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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