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James Baldwin

A brief article about Jame Baldwin, including related resources.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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James Meredith

Learn about Civil Rights leader James Meredith, who in 1961 was denied admission to the University of Mississippi…

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Toni Morrison

Learn more about the life of contemporary novelist Toni Morrison.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Langston Hughes

Learn more about the life of Langston Hughes, American poet and central figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

Social Studies and History

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Richard Wright

An article about writer Richard Wright.

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African-American History

American History/U.S. History

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BOOK GUIDES

Merrow Discussion Guide

Use this discussion guide to integrate the young adult novel Merrow into classroom learning and independent activities.…

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Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

Our White House Literacy Awareness Postcard

Use this postcard to let the POTUS know that reading is fundamental!

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Reading and Literature

U.S. Presidents

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Amendments to the Constitution of the United States

The amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Subjects:

Banned Books and Censorship

Social Studies and History

U.S. Constitutional History

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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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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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TEACHING RESOURCE

Web Research Lesson 3: Learning to Read on the Web

Lesson plan 3, about reading on the Web, in a series for middle-school students learning to use the Internet to do…

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Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

Reading

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Student Guide to Web Research Learning to Read on the Web

Lesson plan 3, about reading on the Web, in a series for middle-school students learning to use the Internet to do…

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Reading Instruction

Reading Comprehension

Reading

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Harry Potter Book Covers: Dutch, French, German and Italian

Pictures of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.

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Reading Comprehension

Book Art

Fantasy Fiction

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Harry Potter Book Covers From Around the World

Harry Potter book covers from around the world.

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Reading Comprehension

Book Art

Fantasy Fiction

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Harry Potter Book Covers: British and Danish

Take a look at these images of Harry Potter cover art from around the world.

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Reading Comprehension

Book Art

Fantasy Fiction

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Questions and Answers with J.K. Rowling

A question and answer session with J.K. Rowling.

Subjects:

Literature

Teaching Harry Potter

Reading and Literature

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Timeline of U.S. Women's Rights Movement

A timeline of the major events in the women's rights movement, from 1848 to the present.

Subjects:

Teaching The Great Gatsby

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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The Harlem Renaissance

An article outlining the Harlem Renaissance and its major players.

Subjects:

Literature

Teaching The Great Gatsby

U.S. States

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Bollingen Prize in Poetry

The Bollingen Prize in Poetry is a $50,000 award, given biennially, from 1949 to present-day.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Award and Prize Winners

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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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Top 13 Halloween Books for the Classroom

Enjoy some spooky reads this Halloween with your class with our Top 13 Halloween books for the classroom! You'll find…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Glossary of Definitions and Terms for Poetry

This alphabetical list of poetry terms and vocabulary includes definitions and examples of the most common and important…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Vocabulary

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Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed

Jerry Spinelli answers questions about his compelling, brilliantly written novel about the Holocaust, Milkweed.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Holocaust

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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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