Storyworks January 2010
Poetry
Happy Birthday, Dr. King!
A special poem written by Gwendolyn Brooks
Plus: a great activity for group work
Nonfiction
The Hawaiian Tsunami of 1946
by Michael Simmons
A riveting story of a little-known disaster that devastated
communities in Hawaii.
Plus: the science of tsuanmis
Lexile Level: 910L
Fiction
Silver Dollar Dreams
by Nan Marino
This beautiful story by a first-time novelist shows how the power of dreaming can help a 10-year-old boy reach his day-to-day goals.
We suggest you rush out and get Nan's amazing novel, Neil Armstrong is My Uncle & Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me. It will grab even your most reluctant readers.
Lexile Level: 790L
Play
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
adapted from the book by Rick Riordan
Your class's favorite book series is now a movie,
and this play will give your students an exclusive sneak peak!
Lexile Level: 660L
Yesterday & Today
Basketball
You won't believe how much basketball has changed
since it was invented in the 1800's!
Lexile Level: 870L
. . . and you'll love our new Micro-Mystery detective!
