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Story’s Theme & Author’s Purpose
What is a theme or a story? Why did the author write this story? Does the story teach you a lesson or inform you about something? Discover all about a story’s theme and how to determine an author’s purpose with the links below!


-What is Theme? (PDF)
-Moral of the Story
-Five Reasons to Write
-Identify the Author’s Purpose
Short Words
Map of US State Abbreviations
Abbreviations & Acronyms
An abbreviation is a short version of a long word. Acronyms are formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase or sentence. Abbreviations and acronyms can be helpful, but only if you know what they mean.


-Using Acronyms
-Common Abbreviations
-Acronym Worksheet
Learn More About...
Watch, listen or discover new and exciting things about people, places and events you want to know more about with the guides below!
Celtic Crosses
Discover a few superstitions from around the world, and read Celtic myths this month in our Literature Room.
Satellite Orbiting Earth
How does the Earth's rotation affect the amount of sunlight we get each day? Learn all about it in this month's Earth Science Room.
Cool Links
StarDiscover the Thesaurus
Discover what a thesaurus is and how you use one.
StarUse a Thesaurus
Learn how a thesaurus can help you improve your vocabulary!
StarFlashcard Maker
Use this flashcard maker to learn abbreviations (and other subjects)!
Fun & Games
Puzzle PieceCatch the Spelling
Catch the letters in the correct order to practice abbreviations!
StarThesaurus Tangle
Use a thesaurus with this game to help you untangle these words!
Puzzle PieceU.S. State Abbreviations
See how well you know your state abbreviations – just don’t get hanged!
What's That?
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Third Person
What is third person? What about first person? Let an author explain it to you!