Hardcover anthologies can cost $80–$150 and weigh as much as a cinder block. A PDF is free (or low-cost) and accessible on a tablet, laptop, or even a smartphone. For a family with three children, this represents massive savings.
: Stanley Yelnats' journey at Camp Green Lake, focusing on friendship and breaking family curses. Out of My Mind " (Excerpt) by Sharon M. Draper
: This program uses a mix of contemporary and classic texts to build "intellectual stamina". Digital walkthroughs and lesson planning guides are available on the HMH Ed Platform .
This content is designed to meet common middle school standards by covering diverse genres and literary devices. Unit 1: The Power of Storytelling Genre: Historical Fiction A Single Shard " (Excerpt) by Linda Sue Park
Because everyone has the same PDF, literature circles become seamless. Assign four different short stories from the anthology to four groups. Each group becomes the "expert" on their story and presents it to the class using a slideshow they create.