Literacy In Focus

IDEAS,

ACTIVITIES,

& RESOURCES

for busy teachers

IDEAS,

ACTIVITIES,

& RESOURCES

for

busy

teachers

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What Teachers Are Saying About Literacy in Focus:

“This was a great resource to use with the story. The activities really helped my students break down the sections and dig deeper into the story.”
-Rebecca W.

“Great resource! The students were engaged and the instructions were easy to understand. I appreciate the step-by-step process.”
-Tamra L.

“I use this resource for when I am tutoring via distance learning. These organizers are simply FABULOUS and really helped my students collect and organize their ideas! I was so glad to find these digitally, thank you!”
-Kriste B.

“This was a great way to get my students up and moving while learning about important battles during the civil war! Highly recommend!”
-Chase S.