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Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Understand Others
Help students improve empathy.
Books
In Focus (3-5)
Books
In Focus (K-2)
Books
In Focus (6-8)
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Premium Edition
Premium Edition
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See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades K-2) Standard Edition
Standard Edition
See also In Focus Online 3–5 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades 3-5) Standard Edition
Standard Edition
See also In Focus Online K–2 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades 6-8) Premium Edition
Premium Edition
This is a digital product. Price listed is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Learn More.
See also In Focus Online K–2 and 3–5.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades 6-8) Standard Edition
Standard Edition
See also In Focus Online K–2 and 3–5.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (Grades 3-5) Premium Edition
Premium Edition
This is a digital product. Price listed is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Learn More.
See also In Focus Online K–2 and 6–8.
Also consider the print edition.
Books
In Focus (6-8) Premium 30-DAY TRIAL
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In Focus Online Premium, Grades 6-8
Description: The 30-day trial is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Your license will expire after thirty days. All features are active during the trial period.
Books
In Focus (3-5) Premium 30-DAY TRIAL
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In Focus Online Premium, Grades 3-5
Description: The 30-day trial is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Your license will expire after thirty days. All features are active during the trial period.
Books
In Focus (K-2) Premium 30-DAY TRIAL
Free 30-day Trial
In Focus Online Premium, Grades K-2
Description: The 30-day trial is for 40 student seats plus 1 teacher seat. Your license will expire after thirty days. All features are active during the trial period.
Student Writing Model
The Racist Warehouse
This personal narrative by eighth-grader Alicia presents an engaging voice. Read the essay and notice how Alicia’s personality comes through; she obviously cares about her subject. Her use of details gives the reader a clear picture of the characters and environment in this account of Alicia’s first encounter with racism.
Writing Topic
If only I had listened!
Blog Post
Deeper Thinking for the Common Core
Minilesson
Creating Pie Graphs
Minilesson
Creating a Plan
Help students plan projects.
Blog Post
7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking
Minilesson
Creating a Rubric to Evaluate Projects
Create a quick rubric for any project.
Minilesson
Sequencing with a Time Line
Use time lines for critical thinking.
Minilesson
Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
