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A Look at Realistic Fiction
A Look at Realistic Fiction
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This contains practical suggestions and intriguing activities to help teachers use historical fiction, narrative poetry, and author studies to enhance any area of the curriculum.

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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A Letter to Next Year's Students

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A Letter To Next Year's Students

Use this end-of-the-year assignment to support students to reflect on their experience in their classroom.

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Child Authors

Many children have written books that have been published. One of the first we know about is Francis Hawkins.

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WORKSHEETS

Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love

Author Amy Hest shares her childhood love of books, how she became a writer, and her writing process for Remembering Mrs...

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Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity

Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet.

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An Interview with Anne Ylvisaker, Author of Little Klein

Read this interview with author Anne Ylvisaker and learn about her childhood and her inspiration for writing Little Klei...

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Q&A with Vivian French: Author of The Robe of Skulls

Read this interview to learn about author Vivian French's inspiration and writing process for The Robe of Skulls.

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