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  • ACTIVITIES

    Maniac Magee Literature Guide

    This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…

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    Reading and Literature
    African-American History
    Equality Struggles
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  • REFERENCE

    An Autobiographical Poem

    Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.

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    Reading and Literature
    Poetry
    Language Arts and Writing
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  • Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

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    Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

    In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

    Subjects:
    Reading
    Reading Comprehension
    Literary Biographies
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  • A lion - a character in African folk tales

    TEACHING RESOURCE

    African Folk Tales: Background Information

    Distribute an article that details the various types of African folk tales and gives examples of them. You can use this…

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    Reading and Literature
    Folk Tales
    African-American History
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"

    This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a discussion point for the history of lynching in…

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    Reading and Literature
    Poetry
    African-American History
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Readers Theater Script: Little House on the Prairie

    Students dramatize a section of Little House on the Prairie, by Laura Ingalls Wilder. They reenact the part about Native…

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    Reading and Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Banned Books and Censorship
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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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    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Culture and Diversity
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  • We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

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    We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

    Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literary Biographies
    Heroes & Role Models
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    Miss Nelson is Missing

    Ideas and activities for reading Miss Nelson is Missing.

    Subjects:
    Literature
    Reading and Literature
    Detective and Mysteries
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  • BOOK GUIDES

    A Raisin in the Sun

    Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun contains an annotated list of characters,…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literary Drama
    Banned Books and Censorship
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  • Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

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    Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

    In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    American History/U.S. History
    Native-American History (American Indians)
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  • LESSON PLANS

    The Gingerbread Man

    Students will learn about their school, the jobs people have, and the book, The Gingerbread Man.

    Subjects
    Reading and Literature
    Fiction
    Community and Ways of Life
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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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  • Official Playbook to the Books of Mike Lupica

    WORKSHEETS

    Official Playbook to the Books of Mike Lupica

    Teach children about teamwork, heroes, and friendship through discussion questions and activity suggestions for the…

    Subjects:
    Sports
    Children's Book
    Fiction
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  • WORKSHEETS

    Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms

    Enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance the teaching of Even Firefighters Hug Their Moms by Christine…

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    Reading and Literature
    Community Helpers
    Fire Safety
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  • REFERENCE

    Jerry Spinelli Biography

    A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…

    Subjects:
    Baseball
    Sports
    Physical Education and Fitness
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  • REFERENCE

    Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader

    Deliver a lesson plan that reviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life, and use a pictorial depiction of his life. This is…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literary Biographies
    African-American History
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  • Guide to the Symphonies Activities

    WORKSHEETS

    Guide to the Symphonies Activities

    Creative writing, drawing, and listening extension activities for Anna Harwell Celenza's children's books on classical…

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    Literature
    Creative Writing
    Visual Arts
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  • The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion Discussion Guide

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    The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion Discussion Guide

    This discussion guide to The Warrior's Heart: Becoming a Man of Courage and Compassion by Eric Greitens includes…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Literary Biographies
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance the teaching of the true story Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures…

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    Reading and Literature
    Language Arts and Writing
    Fire Safety
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  • Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again

    MAPS

    Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again

    Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters…

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    Literature
    Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources
    Reading and Literature
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  • Anne Sullivan Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

    DAILY WARM-UPS

    Anne Sullivan Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

    In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Anne Sullivan and answer reading comprehension questions.

    Subjects:
    Literary Biographies
    Nonfiction Literature
    Literature
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  • REFERENCE

    Jerry Spinelli on Milkweed

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

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    Reading and Literature
    Historical Fiction
    Holocaust
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  • Bridge to America Teacher's Guide

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    Bridge to America Teacher's Guide

    Share the stories of real-life heroes with your students as they read Bridge to America, a book based on the life of a…

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    Reading and Literature
    American History/U.S. History
    Immigration
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