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Based on true events, Is It Night or Day? is a novel about one girl's escape from Hitler's Germany and her struggle to fit into American culture. This teacher's guide to the work of historical fiction features reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities aligned with Common Core State Standards for grades 5-8. Use the text to study child immigration, anti-Semitism, and the years leading up to World War II.

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this teach...

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Reaching for the Moon Common Core Curriculum Guide

This Common Core-aligned curriculum guide is designed to accompany Katherine Johnson's autobiography Reaching for the Mo...

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