"Reader's Theater . . . and So Much More!" is written for grades 5-6. This exciting resource contains plays, skits, and independent research activities with an innovative twist for differentiated instruction. This high-interest book of humorous skits and plays are a jumping-off point for research and creativity for students of all ability levels. Each of the reader's theaters comes with suggestions for differentiating and extending the lesson's content. These plays not only provide a legitimate reason for students to reread text and practice fluency, but they also promote cooperative...

The books in Prufrock's new Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grade 6, students will discover the frontiers around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. In Frontiers Book 2: Geography, Explorers, and Literature, students will discover the...

In Frontiers Book 3: Geology, Astronomy, and Environment, students will explore many different types of frontiers found within the broad concepts of geology, astronomy, and the environment. Students will investigate questions such as "What is the rock cycle?" "What is plate tectonics theory?" and "Who was Alfred Wegener?" Once students begin to understand the forces at work on our own world, they examine research taking place to land the first man on Mars. By studying the Flashline Mars Research Station and the effects of near zero-gravity on mammals, students will have a better understanding...