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  • If I Were in Charge of the World

    LESSON PLANS

    If I Were in Charge of the World

    In this computer activity, students read and discuss a poem, imagining what the world would be like if they were in…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literature
    Poetry
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  • ACTIVITIES

    Shadow of a Bull

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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    Literature
    Folk Tales
    Reading and Literature
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Left-Handers Are All Right

    Students use a web resource to explore the perspective of left-handed people coping in a right-handed society. They…

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    Science
    Human Body and Anatomy
    Human Biology
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Harry Potter Haiku

    Students learn how to write a haiku using the Harry Potter book series as a prompt.

    Subjects
    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Teaching Harry Potter
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  • Infobiographical Project Worksheet

    WORKSHEETS

    Infobiographical Project Worksheet

    This worksheet outlines and describes the student project for the Infobiographical FutureFit Project, and provides…

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    Language Arts and Writing
    Reading and Literature
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  • Analyzing a Book Character

    WORKSHEETS

    Analyzing a Book Character

    This chart of questions will help students analyze the cover art of a book. Use this worksheet when talking about the…

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    Teaching Harry Potter
    Book Art
    Books
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  • ACTIVITIES

    The Black Cat -- Annotated for Readers Theatre

    Here is an annotated "The Black Cat", for use with Readers Theatre. You'll enjoy this one!

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    Reading and Literature
    Fiction
    Horror
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  • REFERENCE

    Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series Two

    This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…

    Subjects:
    Poetry
    Creative Writing
    Suffrage and Women's Rights
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Three Famous Americans in the Civil War

    Students read several paragraphs about three Civil War heroes, and then answer questions.

    Subjects:
    Language Arts and Writing
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Paper Things Discussion Guide

    BOOK GUIDES

    Paper Things Discussion Guide

    These discussion questions for Paper Things are appropriate for in-class or independent use, and are particularly…

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    Reading and Literature
    Children's Book
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    The Red Pony

    Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Steinbeck's The Red Pony provides pre-reading activities; discussion of…

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    Literature
    Banned Books and Censorship
    Reading and Literature
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  • Understanding the Moon Illusion

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    Understanding the Moon Illusion

    Use this reading reference with the lesson It's Only a Paper Moon.

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    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    Moon
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  • Independent Reading Guide: The Novel

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    Independent Reading Guide: The Novel

    Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of novels, their responses to the selection, and the craft…

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Novels
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  • REFERENCE

    Eyewitness: Olympics

    Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very…

    Subjects
    Reading and Literature
    Informational Texts
    Olympic Games
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  • Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience

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    Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience

    Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Asian-American history for all reading…

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    Asian History
    Culture and Diversity
    World History
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  • Jules Verne and Science Fiction

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    Jules Verne and Science Fiction

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to Jules Verne, the first true science fiction writer.

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    Reading and Literature
    Science Fiction
    Authors
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  • "Batman & Robin" Comics

    WORKSHEETS

    "Batman & Robin" Comics

    Some history and some fun activities related to the "Batman & Robin" comic strip.

    Subjects:
    Comics, Graphic Novels, & Illustrated Novels
    Social Studies and History
    Visual Arts
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  • A Guide to Teaching The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia

    BOOK GUIDES

    A Guide to Teaching The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia

    This teacher's guide to The Thief, The Queen of Attolia, and The King of Attolia includes a synthesis of the trilogy,…

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Fantasy Fiction
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  • Discussion Guide to Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

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    Discussion Guide to Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl

    How do your students relate to Nikki and her friends from Dork Diaries #2: Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl? Use…

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    Fiction
    Reading Instruction
    Literature
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  • REFERENCE

    Biography of J.K. Rowling

    Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.

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    Teaching Harry Potter
    Books
    Literature
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Fire in the Classroom: Teaching Advice

    This excerpt from Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire will introduce you to Rafe Esquith and his advice on being a successful…

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    Resources for Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire
    Books
    Literature
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  • Let's Change the World: Writing a Play or Story

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    Let's Change the World: Writing a Play or Story

    Explore an activity that asks students to think about transformations and the ways in which their lives would be changed…

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    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    Creative Writing
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  • Double Dutch Teacher's Guide

    WORKSHEETS

    Double Dutch Teacher's Guide

    Enrich students' reading experience with the discussion questions, writing prompts, research topics, and drama…

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    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Novels
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  • Charles I Reading Comprehension

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    Charles I Reading Comprehension

    Give pupils this printable reading comprehension worksheet to teach them about Charles I, who was King of England,…

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    King
    Reading Comprehension
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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