Teacher Materials

The learning doesn’t stop when you finish reading your issue of SN1! The Teacher’s Guide is a complete skill-building package for every issue with easy-to-follow Lesson Plans to extend students’ learning. There is a hard copy of the Teacher’s Guide included with every monthly bundle, but you also can access the Teacher’s Guide online!

What's in the Teacher's Guide?

On the first page of the Teacher’s Guide, you’ll find a letter from our editor with important news and useful tips about your subscription.

The following pages include instructions for extension activities.

Each issue has a Lesson Plan, which offers a step-by-step guide for teaching the issue. Reading objectives, Common Core Standards, and academic focus areas are provided.

How should I use the Teacher’s Guide?

It’s up to you! The Teacher’s Guide is flexible. Use all the activities, or pick and choose based on what skills you want to teach. However you use it, the Teacher’s Guide helps to seamlessly integrate SN1 into your classroom and engage all learners.

Can I access just one issue’s Lesson Plan online instead of the whole Teacher’s Guide?

Absolutely! When you’re on the issue page, click “Lesson Plan” from the Resources list on the right side of the page. It will bring you to that issue’s specific Lesson Plan.

Where can I find the extension activity online?

Once you choose the issue you are going to teach, click “Activity” under Extend the Lesson in the middle of the page. You’ll find a colorful print-friendly pdf with step-by-step instructions for the Hands-On Activity.

Is there an Answer Key for student work?

Yes, there is! When you’re on the issue page, click “Answer Key” under Resources on the right side of the page. This will bring you to a pdf with answers for page 4 activities and Skill Sheets.

I want to know what topics SN1 will be covering this year. Where can I find that information?

You can find the Planning Calendar on the SN1 homepage. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Planning Calendar.” It will bring you to a colorful print-friendly pdf listing the year’s topics.

How does SN1 align with national and state standards?

Click here to learn more about how SN1 meets Common Core, state, and other standards.

I’d like more information on Skill Sheets. Where can I find it?

Click here to learn more about SN1 Skill Sheets, including where to find them on the website and suggestions for using them.

How can I watch SN1 videos with my class?

Click here to learn more about SN1 videos, including where to find them on the website and suggestions for using them.