Hats Off to YOU!

Dear Storyworks 3 Teachers,

You did it! It’s been a year like no other, and you’ve been asked to do more than ever before. But you’ve faced these challenges with resilience and compassion, caring for your students while constantly thinking of new ways to keep them engaged. Here are some of the incredible tasks we’ve seen you tackle this year:

  • You’ve learned new technologies to assign, grade, and plan your lessons.
  • You’ve switched between remote, in-person, and asynchronous teaching at a moment’s notice.
  • You’ve comforted and calmed your students during turbulent and scary times.
  • You’ve put on a brave face and kept your upbeat spirit and energy alive each day for your students, even when you felt frustrated or exhausted.

I am so proud to be part of this extended Storyworks 3 family with all of you. Meeting some of you and your students has been the highlight of my year, and I can’t wait to meet even more of you in the future. From all of us at Storyworks 3, have a safe and relaxing summer—you deserve it!

Warmly,

Tricia Culligan

Editor, Storyworks 3

[email protected]

From Fear to Hope

Nearly 100 years ago, a deadly virus called polio spread sickness and fear across America.

Featured skill: author's purpose

Fiction: The Stars Below Me

Mara doesn’t want to move to New York City. Then a friend helps her see things in a whole new light.

Featured skill: how a character changes

Paired Texts: Monster Goldfish/Pigs on the Loose

Two different invasive species wreak havoc on their new environments

Featured skill: compare and contrast

Play: Chicken Little

A little chicken learns a big lesson.

Featured skill: theme

Poetry: How to Make an Ice Pop

A lighthearted poem about a summertime treat

Featured skill: alliteration 

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