If you’ve got a student on the hunt for a specific kind of book, or you’re looking to plan lit-circles/units around similarly themed books, use these reading recommendation book lists! Each book listed is one I have read, highly recommend, and has an accompanying FCF video. Bonus, you can print these 8.5x11 flyers and post them in your classroom! unique needs and creative vision!

Reading Recommendations

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First Chapter Fridays

Monthly calendars full of pre-planned content. Each quarter, 3 new monthly calendars will be posted.

Pre-planned Calendars

Resources

Here are dozens of interesting writing prompts and  resources to implement and support your efforts.

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On this page, you’ll find all sorts of multi-day lesson plans and supplemental activities connected directly to the Common Core State Standards. 

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These are books I have read, highly recommend, and has an accompanying FCF video. Bonus, you can print these 8.5x11 flyers and post them in your classroom! 

Reading Recommendations