Dear teachers,

You are all part of the Scope family, working together to help students engage, connect, and learn this year. As we’ve continued to refine our offerings and develop new resources, we’ve relied on you to let us know what’s working, what can be improved, and what else you and your students need.

Here are three changes we’ve made, based on your feedback:

1) Our activity library, which includes evergreen activities, has been redesigned with color and interactivity.

2) We’ve added write-on lines to the printable versions of skill builders.

3) Slide decks are now available for more features, including debates and fiction.

What else can we do to make your teaching experience easier and more joyful? Let me know via email at [email protected]. I hope to hear from you!

Warmly,

Kristin Lewis

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This gripping World War II narrative tells the story of the sinking of the Indianapolis, the captain who was unfairly blamed, and the middle schooler who fought to clear his name.

Featured skill:  key ideas and details

• Lesson Plan
• Featured resources include a video and slide deck lesson plan

Students will have a new hero after reading this inspiring play about Olympic track star Wilma Rudolph.

Featured skill: key ideas and details

• Lesson Plan
• Featured resources include a choice board and slide deck lesson plan

A nonfiction article about the fascinating history of sneakers is paired with an interview with a sneaker designer.

Featured skill: synthesis

• Lesson Plan
• Featured resources include an audio read-aloud and a special slideshow

This humorous work of science fiction by Rebecca Stead tells the story of a family with a very peculiar problem.

Featured skill: narrative writing

• Lesson Plan
• Featured resources include an audio read-aloud and special podcast