Books with author Laura Roberts

Nicole is desperate to make the CCHS cheerleading squad. But to her dismay, this year’s competition is even tougher than last year’s. She’s got to get some help, and fast. Can Nicole swallow her pride enough to ask Melanie to be her coach?Throwing caution to the wind, Ben decides to pursue his dream girl and ask Angela out. If she says yes, it will be a miracle . . . but miracles do happen!Peter is psyched to put on a summer day camp for the Junior Explorers. It’s a big commitment, but he knows he can pull it off, especially if Jenna helps. But his girlfriend seems consumed with her sister Sarah’s recovery from a near-fatal car accident. Does Jenna still have time for Peter, or is she slipping away?Book 13 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Every time Jenna gets involved in Caitlin’s life, she ends up making things worse. How could she have revealed her shy sister’s crush on Peter’s handsome brother? And now that she has, how can she earn back Caitlin’s trust?Melanie felt certain about her decision to break up with Jesse. So why has getting him back become the top thing on her mind? She knows now she was wrong to say there was nothing real between them. If only she can convince Jesse!Just because Nicole got in a little trouble, her parents have found her a job--at the restaurant where her perfect cousin, Gail, works. Nicole is less than thrilled to be around such a Goody Two-Shoes, until she discovers that Gail isn’t quite as good as she remembered . . . or as their parents think.In an unguarded moment, Miguel proposed to Leah. He’d have said anything to keep from losing her. But now that she seems on the verge of accepting, he’s on the verge of panic. Is marriage really the answer? Book 10 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Every time Jenna sees Melanie, all she can think about is the kiss her friend shared with Peter. Jenna wants to believe it meant nothing, but her jealous heart tells her that’s not true. Maybe she and Peter never should have turned their friendship into romance. And maybe breaking up would be the best thing for them all. . . .Miguel loves working at the hospital. Not only does he witness the incredible skill of the doctors firsthand, but he’s making a difference in the lives of sick kids, especially of nine-year-old Zach. The nurses have warned Miguel about having favorites, but he can’t help getting attached to the brave young boy who’s fighting for his life. Besides, Zach’s going to get well . . . isn’t he?Book 14 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Halloween is around the corner, and Eight Prime is putting in a lot of hours working on a spooky haunted house fund-raiser. It’s the perfect opportunity for Leah and Miguel to bring their budding relationship into the open. So what is Miguel so afraid of?Jesse’s off the football team—maybe forever. If he can’t convince Coach Davis that he’s given up drinking, he can give up his NFL dreams for good. Jesse’s ready to promise the coach anything to get back on the Wildcats. But promises can be hard to keep.Melanie would never have believed she’d be interested in a do-gooder like Peter. Yet lately he’s the only thing she thinks about. Not that she’s falling for him, or anything dumb like that. She and Peter would make a terrible couple. Wouldn’t they?Book 4 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

A fast-paced middle grade novel perfect for fantasy lovers! Lily's thirteenth birthday starts off with a bang. Literally. A present explodes on her porch . . . and soon after, a trio of leprechauns (yes, leprechauns) appears in her bedroom. They whisk her away to a land of clover, piskies, a new friend, a cute boy, and lots of glimmering, glittering gold. A world of Green.It turns out that Lily—as her grandmother was before her—is in line to be keeper for the Clan of Green, in charge of all their gold. That is, if she passes three tests. And she has to pass them. Because if she doesn't? She may never get to go home again. She'll be stuck with the Greens.Forever.

Good-bye, Clearwater Crossing . . . hello, California! Well, at least for the weekend. The girls of Eight Prime are on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Golden State, and each of them has her own agenda. . . . Leah’s trying to focus on the modeling competition--and the scholarship that goes with it. But how can she strut down the catwalk when all she can think about is Miguel’s marriage proposal?Melanie is ready for sunshine and fun, forbidding herself even a moment’s thought of Jesse. So why does she see his face everywhere she looks?Jenna’s squeezing in as many cool sessions as possible at the Hearts for God youth rally. She wants Nicole to join her, but her starstruck friend is too busy keeping her eyes peeled for movie stars--and hoping to be discovered. Will Nicole give faith a chance, or is Hollywood calling her name? Book 9 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Bonfires, pep assemblies, and football: Spirit Week has kicked into high gear at Clearwater Crossing High! All Nicole can think about is getting Jesse to take her to the homecoming dance, but he’s not in a partying mood. Nothing matters now that he’s off the Wildcats.Everything matters to Jenna these days. Dealing with her sisters, getting over Miguel . . . more than ever, Jenna needs a friend she can count on. She needs Peter. But has her best friend in the world found someone he likes better?Ben is on a mission—to fit in! He thought being part of Eight Prime would solve all his problems, but he’s still invisible at school, and even his new friends don’t really seem to accept him. Then Ben hits on a plan. If he can pull this off, he’ll be the toast of CCHS! Book 5 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Differentiated instruction-matching just-right instruction to the needs of each learner-is a powerful and effective way to help all students be successful. In this resource, reading expert, Laura Robb, invites you into her classroom so you can see differentiated reading instruction in action. She shows you how to teach and manage whole-class reading where each student reads a different book, provide targeted support while working with small-groups, build comprehension through student-centered journal writing, and tier assignments to maximize the learning potential of each student. Includes lessons, strategies, assessment ideas, management tips, and samples of student work. For use with Grades 5 & Up.

Jesse’s mom is finally coming to Clearwater Crossing, and he can’t wait to see her! But not everyone is excited about her visit. His father is tense, his stepmother is jealous, and his stepsister has turned into a royal brat. Jesse’s had enough misery in his life lately. Can’t his family give him some peace?Melanie has never felt more alone. No one is there for her--not Jesse, not her father, not even Peter. There has to be more to life, and if she can’t find it in Missouri, maybe it’s time to look somewhere else.When the bad behavior of Nicole’s cousin Gail almost costs them both their jobs at Wienerageous, it could be a blessing in disguise--except that Nicole’s parents will kill her if she loses the job that’s supposed to teach her responsibility. Amazingly, the restaurant’s boss is willing to cut the girls a break. There’s just one thing Gail has to do . . . Book 11 of the Clearwater Crossing Series

Give students the tools they need to tackle complex texts with these research-based, classroom-tested lessons from master teacher Laura Robb. The three-part system—teacher modeling, guided practice, independent practice—scaffolds students as they learn how to preview a text to build background knowledge; use a concept map to expand vocabulary; identify key details and make logical inferences; determine main ideas and themes; analyze characters, events, and ideas; interpret language; analyze text structure, and more! Includes 46 short texts on CD for modeling and practice, along with text-specific discussion questions, multiple-choice assessments, writing tasks, student response sheets, assessment tools, and if-then scaffolding charts to help teachers support struggling and reluctant learners. The rigorous instruction leads to solid text-based comprehension of literary and informational text. A must have for meeting the CCSS! For use with Grades 5 & Up.

Eight Prime's first summer together . . . is it their last?Peter never expected running a day camp to be like this. Jesse is sulking, Nicole skipped out on them, and Melanie is flirting with his brother! Jenna has a cold, the kids are acting like pro wrestlers, and bumbling Counselor Ben is about to wear through Peter's last good nerve. What did he get himself into?Melanie and Jesse have seen their ups and downs. First she hated him, then she liked him, then she dumped him . . . and then she fell in love. Will they ever get things sorted out? Or is it time to walk away for good?