Support multiple learning styles with literary resources in a variety of formats.

• Explore the diverse collection of resources for Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.

Build background knowledge and provide opportunities to preteach with author resources.

• Glean insights from Joseph Bruchac as he introduces and shares some of the backstory for creating Code Talker: A Novel about the Navajo Marines of World War Two.

Recognize and discuss differing abilities with the support of book guides, activities, and lessons.

• Use this lesson plan for Rules to journey with Catherine exploring her range of emotions as she moves through life with her brother who has autism. See more resources here
• Share a struggling reader's experience in this first-hand account from author Patricia Polacco. Thank You, Mr. Falker is a book of appreciation.

Prepare students for critical reading by developing academic language and vocabulary.

• Integrate ready-to-use vocabulary lists that include definitions, model sentences from the book, and audio pronunciations.
• Strengthen content area knowledge by incorporating vocabulary lists such as this one for Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi.