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  • LESSON PLANS

    Making Inferences, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

    Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' skill of making inferences. The lesson uses the book, Why…

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    Reading
    Reading Comprehension
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
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    children's book
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Further Expanding Questioning, Grandfather's Journey

    Present this lesson plan for the strategy of asking questions before, during, and after reading using the book…

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Award and Prize Winners
    Literature
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide

    Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…

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    Literature
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Reading and Literature
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  • ACTIVITIES

    The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities

    In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
    Award and Prize Winners
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    creative writing
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  • The World of Kevin Henkes: A Picture Book Guide

    BOOK GUIDES

    The World of Kevin Henkes: A Picture Book Guide

    Develop children's interest in reading with picture books by Kevin Henkes. This guide includes lesson-planning…

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Reading and Literature
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli

    A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…

    Subjects:
    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
    Community and Ways of Life
    Social Studies and History
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  • You Are the Illustrator

    WORKSHEETS

    You Are the Illustrator

    Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in illustrating a story that is read.

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar
    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
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  • Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

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    Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins

    Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Award and Prize Winners
    Literature
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Bartholomew and the Oobleck

    Dr. Seuss's Bartholomew and The Oobleck is a wonderful look at the perils of getting what you think you want, a great…

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    Literature
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Reading and Literature
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  • Good Reading!

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    Good Reading!

    Try a library-skills activity that focuses on Caldecott Medal books.

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Award and Prize Winners
    Literature
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    creative writing
    children's book
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  • A Chair for My Mother & A Chair for Always Classroom Guide

    BOOK GUIDES

    A Chair for My Mother & A Chair for Always Classroom Guide

    This teacher's guide to A Chair for My Mother & A Chair for Always by Vera B. Williams will help you facilitate…

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    Literature
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Reading and Literature
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  • Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music

    WORKSHEETS

    Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music

    Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…

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    Musicians
    Children's Book
    Composers
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Inside the Newbery Award Committee

    Find out what it is like to be a judge for the Newbery Awards for outstanding children's literature.

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    Award and Prize Winners
    Literature
    Reading and Literature
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  • REFERENCE

    President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography

    Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…

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    African-American History
    U.S. Presidents
    U.S. Government
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  • REFERENCE

    1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR

    Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…

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    Sports
    History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)
    Canada
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  • REFERENCE

    The Stanley Cup

    Discover the origins of the Stanley Cup, hockey's most prized trophy. Read about the Cup's history, and learn how the…

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    Sports
    Award and Prize Winners
    Physical Education and Fitness
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  • REFERENCE

    Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete

    Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.

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    Olympic Games
    Athletes
    Award and Prize Winners
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  • REFERENCE

    Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion

    Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.

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    Physical Education and Fitness
    Health and Safety
    Olympic Games
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  • REFERENCE

    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography

    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…

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    Political Figures
    Liberia
    Award and Prize Winners
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  • REFERENCE

    Judith St. George Biography

    This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.

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    Authors
    Award and Prize Winners
    U.S. Presidents
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  • REFERENCE

    Caldecott Medal Winners

    A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…

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    Literature
    Award and Prize Winners
    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
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  • REFERENCE

    Ralph Johnson Bunche

    A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.

    Subjects:
    African-American History
    American History/U.S. History
    Social Studies and History
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  • Oscar Night

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    Oscar Night

    This printable article describes interesting facts and fun activities related to the Academy Awards, or "Oscars."

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    Film and Video (Cinematography)
    Award and Prize Winners
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Iza Trapani's Tips for Aspiring Illustrators

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    Iza Trapani's Tips for Aspiring Illustrators

    Share these ten tips with students who aspire to illustrate their own picture book.

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    Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
    Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books
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