Here's a Hans Christian Andersen tale you might not know: The Tinder Box, where a soldier goes on a magical adventure.

A great way to introduce nonfiction to early readers, this Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz biography breaks down important information into readable passages.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Retelling with Paragraph Frames.

Young readers will love digging into this passage's cool stingray facts, and they'll get a nice reading comprehension workout in the process.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Elements of Fairy Tales.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Elements of Fairy Tales.

Print out this minibook and use your imagination to illustrate a short version of this fun fairy tale!

Pick up some fun movie trivia and learn about how special sound effects are made on this reading comprehension worksheet!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Fact & Opinion Statements with Adjectives.

Help your child understand why it's so important to take care of the environment with this info-sheet about an endangered species: the spectacled bear.

Students will note details of theme between two fiction texts and summarize their analysis.

Read Vasilisa the Brave, one of Russia's most famous folk tales, with your child this Halloween, then help her answer the comprehension questions at the end.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Common Theme Words.

Engage students in reading by having them share about the nonfiction books they read. In this activity, students write a summary—in speech form!—of a book that they read. For added fun, have them give their speeches to a partner—or even the whole class!

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

Have your student read up on Jim Thorpe, an Olympian who is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, and boost his reading skills at the same time.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Signal Words, Facts, and Opinions.

Got a curious kid at home? Help him discover more about the kangaroo, the national animal of Australia and a favorite of zoo-goers everywhere.

How do different plants respond to hot or cold temperatures? In this hands-on worksheet, students will analyze two different texts, comparing and contrasting details in both texts.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Finding the Details and Asking for Answers.

With this exercise, students will think deeply about their reading by describing important events, asking questions, and making comparisons.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Putting it Together to Find the Main Idea.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Words That Show Cause and Effect.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Identifying the Author's Purpose.

It's time to saddle up for the Olympics! Learn more about the equestrian events at the Olympics with this reading worksheet.

Young learners will enjoy coloring, tracing, and assembling this sweet story with a cast of friendly animals.

If your little one loves to read about the creepy creatures, he'll enjoy this spooky page about the Jersey Devil.

It's fun to share interesting facts with others! Get the fun started with this top five list.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Identify and Develop an Opinion.