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  • LESSON PLANS

    An Immigrant's Story (United States)

    Students will create a character who immigrates to the United States. They will base a large portion of their stories on…

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    Fiction
    Immigration
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    The Keeping Quilt

    The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…

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    Literature
    Culture and Diversity
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  • Ellis Island

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    Ellis Island

    Simulate the immigration process at Ellis Island, with some students acting as examiners and others pretending to be…

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    Reading and Literature
    Immigration
    Drama and Performing Arts
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  • REFERENCE

    Homesick: My Own Story

    Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

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    Literature
    Literary Biographies
    Immigration
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  • King of the Sky TG

    BOOK GUIDES

    King of the Sky Teaching Guide

    In this children's book, a young immigrant attempts to adapt to the new world he has been thrust into. Our Teacher…

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    Reading and Literature
    Early Reading
    Immigration
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  • The Importance of Wings Discussion Guide

    BOOK GUIDES

    The Importance of Wings Discussion Guide

    Engage pupils in a discussion about the characters, themes, and events in The Importance of Wings with the questions in…

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  • Immigration Reading Warm-Up: Ellis Island

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    Immigration Reading Warm-Up: Ellis Island

    Improve students' reading skills and their knowledge of immigration in American history. This printable contains a…

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    Reading
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • REFERENCE

    The Tale of Sacco and Vanzetti

    An article outlining the case of Sacco and Vanzetti.

    Subjects:
    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    U.S. States
    Immigration
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  • REFERENCE

    1920's Timeline

    A timeline of the major events of the 1920's.

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    Teaching The Great Gatsby
    American History/U.S. History
    Twentieth Century
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  • Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

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    Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

    Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…

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    Government and Civics
    Social Studies and History
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  • Karen Cushman's Novels: A Discussion Guide

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    Karen Cushman's Novels: A Discussion Guide

    Explore the Middle Ages through the twentieth century with this printable guide for Karen Cushman's six novels: The Loud…

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  • Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Christmas Gift

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    Historical Fiction Reading Warm-Up: The Christmas Gift

    Develop students' reading skills with this printable passage of historical fiction and comprehension questions. This…

    Subjects:
    Historical Fiction
    Language Arts and Writing
    Explorers' Voyages and Travel
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