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After reading a realistic fiction story aloud to the class, students will brainstorm one-sentence story ideas for their own realistic plot outline. This activity addresses Common Core State Standards for reading literature, writing, speaking and listening.

We Give Books

We Give Books

Visit We Give Books, a free online library of children's picture books. For every book read on the site, a brand-new book will be donated to a children's literacy campaign of your choosing. Read aloud to students or encourage them read independently, and you'll teach them to help others at the same time. Giving is as simple as reading!

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Earth Day STEM Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These Earth Day activities for the classroom focus on STEM learning for a great way to celebrate Earth Day with your ele...

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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Spring Plants Choice Board for Elementary Grades

These spring activities for elementary students, all about spring plants and flowers, will help your students review and...

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Poetry Packet for Elementary

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National Poetry Month Themed Packet for Elementary

April is National Poetry Month! This themed packet was designed for elementary students, and includes a variety of activ...

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Summer Reading List for Teachers – Fiction

Whether you are looking to read for pleasure or professional development, the books on this list will provide you with a...

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Fiction or Nonfiction?

Develop library-skills with an activity that teaches students to differentiate between fiction and nonfiction.

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James Bond - Fictional Character Biography & Activities

Fictional Secret AgentBorn: 1953Birthplace: FictionBest known as: Secret agent star of Goldfinger and other filmsJames B...

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Addressing Text Complexity: Guide to Using Fiction Books in the Common Core Curriculum

Help students learn to read and comprehend complex literary texts independently and proficiently.

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The Doll Shop Downstairs Historical Fiction Lesson

Help students identify and understand historical what fiction is, what function it serves, and how it is created.

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Your Non-Fiction Book

Students list 5 facts they know about the subject and 5 they hope to learn from reading the book.

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