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Doing the Right Thing

Doing the Right Thing uses real-life situations and fictional characters to help students think through difficult decisions about what is right and what is wrong.

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Getting Dressed

Getting Dressed introduces readers to vocabulary for familiar items of clothing.

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Fishing in the Rain

Even though it rains and rains, the Hoppers set out on a fishing and camping trip with Grandpa Grizzly.

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How the Camel Got His Hump

In this Close Reading Pack from Learning A-Z, teachers can help students think critically to uncover layers of meaning within a text.

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Places People Live

Places People Live is an informational text for students in Grade 1. Readers learn about some of the different and unusual places people choose to call home.

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Pirate Ships and Flags

Informational text to support Grade 4 learning. Pirate Ships and Flags describes various ships used by pirates through history.

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Building Community With Culturally Responsive Teaching

Implementing culturally responsive teaching can be a little intimidating. But don't worry, we have you covered! Read on to learn more.

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Building a Community of Writers with Writing A-Z

Building a Community of Writers with Writing A-Z

From a lack of time to a lack of training, delivering writing instruction can be quite difficult. Learn how the PD in Writing A-Z can help.

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Research-based Instruction

Thriving Using Research-based Instruction

Looking to accelerate literacy development in your classroom? Research-based instructional strategies can help. Read on to learn more.

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The Science of Writing: Integrating Reading and Writing Instruction

Integrating foundational reading and writing instruction may boost overall learning. Read how to balance the two and why it matters.

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​2022 Learning A-Z Year in Review

Though 2022 is coming to a close, there’s still so much to celebrate! Here are just a few achievements our students have accomplished this year.

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What Makes an Effective Teacher?

What Makes an Effective Teacher?

What makes an effective teacher? Find out by exploring important characteristics, strategies, and insight as to how to improve lesson plans.

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