Explore the concept of ‘compare and contrast’ with your third grade students. http://www.smarttutor.com

This is a story about what happens when Tammy and her mom go on a picnic. http://www.smarttutor.com

Here is a poem written by Emily Dickenson. http://www.smarttutor.com

This is an article about sea turtles and why they are endangered. http://www.smarttutor.com

Listen to this story about Alejandro and what happened when he wasn’t honest. Remember to pay special attention to the events of the story and try to figure out which event caused which effect. http://www.smarttutor.com

Listen to what happened when Jose found $20 on the school playground and then practice the concept of “story elements” with your elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com

Here’s a story about Jenny and Aunt Mo that introduces “story elements” to lower elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com

This story is adapted from an Indian folktale and introduces the concept of “Author’sPurpose” to your elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com

Listen to the story of Shilah the harbor seal and explore the concept of Cause and Effect with your middle elementary students. http://www.smarttutor.com

Learn about Rhyming in this short poem about a boy taking a test. http://www.smarttutor.com