Educator's Guide to Al Capone Does My Shirts

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The discussion topics, lessons and activities in this educator's guide for Al Capone Does My Shirts will help you prepare a three-week unit on the Newbery Honor Award Book by Gennifer Choldenko. Each activity is aligned with language arts Common Core State Standards for grades 4-6.

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