Red Apple Reading Magazine June-July 2016 | Page 2

CONTENTS 04 NEW! READING SPECIFICS Learn about the 5 essential components of reading instruction. 06 PICNIC AND A BOOK Grab a blanket and head outside with Ready for Anything! 08 PREVENTING THE SUMMER SLIDE 6 ways to keep learning alive during the dog days of summer. 10 BOOK REVIEWS: BOOKS ABOUT DADS 8 fun books about dads to share with the kiddos. 12 TIPS! HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT 8 ways for kids to keep cool at home this summer. 13 STORY TIME! Join our friends for a fun celebration in Get Together. 14 LEVEL A - GET TOGETHER Best for reading out loud to pre-readers or for fluent reader practice – plus two pages of fun literacy activities. 25 LEVEL B - GET TOGETHER Simplified story text for emerging readers – two fun pages of literacy activities after. 36 LEVEL C - GET TOGETHER Early reader version of the story – followed by two fun pages of literacy activities. 47 COMPREHENSION SKILLS Check in with these story questions after reading Get Together. 48 LITERACY TIME Engaging activities that promote literacy. 50 LITERACY LINEUP Birthdays and special days for the months of June and July. 52 SPOTLIGHT ON... …THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH Review from a young and eager book critic. 53 NEW! BEST OF THE WEB Editor picks of incredible online resources for families. 2 ©2016 Red Apple Reading. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use and any reproduction or redistribution of part or all of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited. For questions or inquiries please email [email protected].