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With the right learning resources today, imagine what they can be tomorrow.

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Every time children learn to read, their world gets brighter. So does ours. Literacy, the foundation of all learning, is mastered at different rates, in different ways. But not all children learn at the same level. Teachers work hard to reach their students, no matter where they are. And Learning A-Z is there to help. Our flexible resources can be customized to meet every child’s unique learning level and integrate easily with any core curriculum. When teachers’ tasks get easier, they have more time for the job they love. That means improved literacy and a brighter world, for all of us.

LEVELED TOOLS FOR LITERACY

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Teachers give everything they can to their students. Their teaching materials should work as hard as they do. With Learning A-Z, differentiated instruction goes well beyond leveled readers. Different formats vary content delivery. Different subjects offer topics that appeal to every interest. And different access points expand and then reinforce learning. All of our printable, projectable, online interactive, and mobile resources are available online 24/7. Teachers can get what they need, when they need it, at an unmatched value.

SOLVING UNIQUE LEARNING CHALLENGES

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How we read may be changing. That kids need to learn how is not. These days words have plenty of competition. Electronic speed seduces youngsters toward the screen. But technology-hooked kids still want to learn, and they can. With our online interactive options — including leveled audio books and apps for tablets — students can hear their own words, read aloud, and even record their own voices for playback to teachers and parents. Plugging in to read at home empowers them with access like never before. Combining the best of print with powerful technology innovations, Learning A-Z is tackling the 21st century challenge.

KIDS STILL LOVE TO READ

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Teaching isn’t easy. And today’s teachers are being asked to do more than ever before. That’s why Learning A-Z delivers the PreK-6 resources teachers need to do more. Founded in 2002, Learning A-Z’s online resources are currently used in nearly half of the districts in the U.S. and Canada and 165+ countries worldwide. Learning A-Z’s resources:

Save teachers time, giving them all the resources they need, all online, all accessible at the click of a mouse.

Save teachers money, delivering thousands of resources for a fraction of the cost of print and other online providers

Support student achievement through differentiatied instruction, ensuring the right high-quality resources for every PreK-6 student

DESIGNED TO DO MORE

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Shawne wants to be a TV anchor. Today Reading A-Z is giving her and her classmates Reader’s Theater scripts at multiple levels so they can practice their reading out loud. As they read at their level, their self-confidence grows. The phonological awareness lessons help their pronunciation. And when they want to take leveled books home to practice, there are no worries because Reading A-Z resources can always be marked up and replaced. Shawne’s teacher likes the easy correlations to their state standards and basal series. But she also loves the variety and convenience of Reading A-Z: thousands of books at 27 levels of difficulty, projectable books, lesson plans, and so much more. A complete virtual classroom library, all for about $3/student.

Learn more about Reading A-Z at LearningA-Z.com

READING A-Z

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Peacock’s strange voice made people laugh. He wished he could sing beautiful songs like the nightingale. Peacock asked the goddess of animals for a new voice. The goddess replied, “You are jealous of the nightingale, but you should not be. The feathers on your neck shine with every color of the rainbow.”

Many students in Ms. Walker’s class were struggling and seemed to need more motivation. Then a colleague told her about Raz-Kids. It transformed the chemistry of her classroom. These challenged students were finally given a tool to become independent readers. They loved that they could choose their own interactive audio book — even record their voices and test themselves. Some plugged in at home to practice the leveled reading Ms. Walker assigned. From the site, she could monitor student progress and strengthen the school-to-home connection with parents. Now, not only does Ms. Walker have more time, but she feels better able to reach every student — and the improved test scores prove she is right.

Learn more about Raz-Kids at LearningA-Z.com

RAZ-KIDS

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Jacob wants to go to Mars when he’s big. But long before that, he’ll need to understand galaxies, gravity, and the physics of rocket thrust. Oh yes, and he’ll also need to successfully read at his grade level to learn key science concepts. And that’s where Science A-Z can help. Because Jacob’s teacher paid for a 12-month subscription to Science A-Z for the entire class, she could print out a level-appropriate reader for Jacob on the solar system. She also gave Jacob a one-page “quick read” about Mars to take home. His teacher found a cool Science A-Z process activity that took everyone outside to “experience” orbiting paths. Now everyone in class is getting interested in going to Mars.

Learn more about Science A-Z at LearningA-Z.com

SCIENCE A-Z

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Jorge wants to be a video game designer. The sooner he gets his writing skills on par with his reading skills, the better he’ll be prepared to compete in tomorrow’s world. Writing A-Z is helping. It gives Jorge’s teacher all the in-class tools she needs to comfortably challenge Jorge, while still meeting the other levels of learning in the class. Jorge’s teacher assigned an interview for the students to do at home. Jorge is excited because he wants to interview his older cousin, a software engineer. Jorge’s teacher is happy because Writing A-Z’s skill lessons, rubrics, and student certificates make it easier for her to be more effective, which means Jorge is well on his way to his dream of designing the virtual world.

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WRITING A-Z

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ConvergenceCon•ver•gence

HypothesisHy•poth•e•sis

ChromosomeChro•mo•some

OscillateOs•cil•late

FluctuateFluc•tu•ate

OrganismOr•gan•ism

ChromatidChro•ma•tid

NucleusNu•cle•us

CellularCel•lu•lar

DissectDis•sect

HelixHe•lix

Before she turns 30, Sara will lead a team of biotech engineers. Today she’s using resources from Vocabulary A-Z to master the words she’ll need for the job. Sara’s teacher customizes her own word lists, choosing from a variety of subjects — not only science, but also art, social studies, health, sports, and more. And when time is a factor, Sara’s teacher relies on Vocabulary A-Z for dependable pre-made vocabulary lists and lesson plans that integrate easily with their core curriculum. Sara’s teacher can make sure the lists of words Sara conquers today can grow right alongside her dreams.

Learn more about Vocabulary A-Z at LearningA-Z.com

VOCABULARY A-Z

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One size never fits all in the classroom…but one source can fit the varied needs for differentiated instruction. Spanning five integrated websites, Learning A-Z’s solution delivers easy-to-use resources that make in-class time more valuable and practice at home easier. Options for customized professional development help teachers learn how to retrieve and use lesson plans, classroom aids, rubrics, assessment tools, leveled readers, and more. 24/7 access provides what teachers need, when they need it. After all, there’s never enough time in the day, so teachers need resources that make their lives easier, not more complicated. That’s why our flexible, easy-to-use materials are designed to work as hard as they do.

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Learning A-Z is dedicated to to working with teachers to give them the resources they need to reach every child on every learning level. With our dynamic online resources for instruction, practice, and assessment, differentiating instruction has never been easier or more affordable — usually for just a few dollars per student.

Reading A-Z: Delivers thousands of fiction and nonficton books, grouped in 27 levels of reading difficulty using our best-in-class leveling system. Reading A-Z is filled with informational text and other resources to meet four anchor standards for reading. Winner of the 2013 BESSIE and CODiE Awards and an AEP Award Finalist.

Raz-Kids: With Raz-Kids, students can listen to, read, and even record themselves reading literary and informational eBooks — anytime, anywhere! Corresponding eQuizzes test comprehension and online running records and other assessments let teachers monitor fluency and progress for each student. Winner of 2013 CODiE, EDDIE, and Teachers’ Choice Awards.

Science A-Z: Provides informational text in the content area of science and supports text complexity by offering materials at three reading levels. Text-dependent questions throughout the science units teach critical thinking while fostering collaboration and communication skills. Winner of a 2013 BESSIE Award and an AEP Award Finalist.

Writing A-Z: This all-in-one resource delivers everything teachers need to teach writing and address four writing anchors: Text Types and Purposes, Production and Distribution of Writing, Research to Build and Present Knowledge, and Range of Writing.

Vocabulary A-Z: This powerful vocabulary website allows teachers to quickly buld academic vocabulary lessons complete with downloadable activity sheets and game tips.

Learning A-Z’s Reading Solution: When you order both Reading A-Z and Raz-Kids, not only do you get a better price — you get a complete Reading Solution that combines teacher-led instruction and independent student practice. Includes thousands of eBooks and eQuizzes, online assessments, printable and projectable resources, and much more. Contact us to learn more.

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