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Use this reading guide for We the Children to encourage students to think about the elements of the story. This guide includes discussion questions, writing assignments, and research activities. Students will research building preservation, learn about maritime history, and debate whether or not the Oakes School should be demolished.

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We the Children
We the Children
By Andrew Clements
A suspenseful six book series, book one, We the Children, starts the battle on land and on sea. It's a race to keep the school from turning into a ticket booth and these kids are about to discover just how threatening a little knowledge can be.

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