1st Grade Reading and Literature Reference

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Olympic Games

Physical Education and Fitness

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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide

Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…

Subjects:

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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LESSON PLANS

Birthday Buddies

Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.

Subjects

Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells

Books

Literature

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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW

Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.

Subjects:

Authors

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Biography of J.K. Rowling

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

Subjects:

Teaching Harry Potter

Books

Literature

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E.B. White Biography

Share this biography on E.B. White, the author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, with your young readers.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Novels

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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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WORKSHEETS

Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Inventions

Scientists

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Tiger Woods Reading Warm-Up

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Tiger Woods and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Athletes

Sports

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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity

Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Fiction

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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…

Subjects:

Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide

Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2

In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Betsy Ross and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading

American History/U.S. History

American Revolution (1775-1781)

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George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of George W. Bush and answer reading comprehension…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

U.S. Presidents

American History/U.S. History

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Myths About Explorers

An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

Subjects:

Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Explorers

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Encouraging Pre-Readers: Advice for Parents

Hand out this list of activities to help parents raise children ready to read.

Subjects:

Early Reading

Reading

Reading and Literature

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Idioms and Proverbs

Ever wonder the origins of common idioms and proverbs? Find out where your favorites came from!

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Oral Communication

Literacy

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Common Household Pets

A brief article listing common household pets around the world.

Subjects:

Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish Story

Animals (Zoology)

Books

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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…

Subjects:

African-American History

U.S. Presidents

U.S. Government

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Famous Words About Books

Famous comments made about books.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Nonfiction Literature

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Twenty Characters You Should Know

Famous characters from children's literature.

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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Caldecott Medal Winners

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

Subjects:

Literature

Award and Prize Winners

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

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Perfect Timing Educator's Kit

After reading the picture-book biography Perfect Timing with your students, use the lesson plans, discussion questions,…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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