3rd Grade Award and Prize Winners Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Making Inferences, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' skill of making inferences. The lesson uses the book, Why…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
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Further Expanding Questioning, Grandfather's Journey
Present this lesson plan for the strategy of asking questions before, during, and after reading using the book…SubjectsCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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Make Way for Ducklings Literature Guide
Make Way for Ducklings is the ideal book to entertain and teach with. This lesson plan includes activities and resources…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
BOOK GUIDES
The World of Kevin Henkes: A Picture Book Guide
Develop children's interest in reading with picture books by Kevin Henkes. This guide includes lesson-planning…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
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You Are the Illustrator
Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in illustrating a story that is read.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
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Science is Fun! A Cross-Curricular Guide to Books by Steve Jenkins
Connect science and literature with the fun activities in this classroom guide to Steve Jenkins's books. This printable…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
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Bartholomew and the Oobleck
Dr. Seuss's Bartholomew and The Oobleck is a wonderful look at the perils of getting what you think you want, a great…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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1972 Ice Hockey: Team Canada vs. USSR
Review hockey scores and statistics from 1972, when Team Canada defeated the Soviet National Team. This article includes…Subjects:SportsHistory of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)Canada -
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The Stanley Cup
Discover the origins of the Stanley Cup, hockey's most prized trophy. Read about the Cup's history, and learn how the…Subjects:SportsAward and Prize WinnersPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Ralph Johnson Bunche
A brief article about Ralph Johnson Bunche, the first African American to win a Nobel Prize.Subjects:African-American HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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 HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Judith St. George Biography
This biography details the life of So You Want to Be President author Judith St. George.Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersU.S. Presidents -
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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:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
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Mark Spitz, Olympic Athlete
Mark Spitz claimed seven gold medals and broke an Olympic record during his successful career.Subjects:Olympic GamesAthletesAward and Prize Winners -
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Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.Subjects:Olympic GamesBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Jesse Owens: Olympic Champion
Profile of Jesse Owens, track and field champion of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.Subjects:Physical Education and FitnessHealth and SafetyOlympic Games -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Inside the Newbery Award Committee
Find out what it is like to be a judge for the Newbery Awards for outstanding children's literature.Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Biography
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became the president of Liberia in January, 2006. The first woman ever elected head of an African…Subjects:Political FiguresLiberiaAward and Prize Winners -
BOOK GUIDES
A Chair for My Mother & A Chair for Always Classroom Guide
This teacher's guide to A Chair for My Mother & A Chair for Always by Vera B. Williams will help you facilitate…Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsReading and Literature -
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Classroom Guide for Marvin Makes Music
Share the true life story of American composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch with your students. This 60-page guide for…Subjects:MusiciansChildren's BookComposers -
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Oscar Night
This printable article describes interesting facts and fun activities related to the Academy Awards, or "Oscars."Subjects:Film and Video (Cinematography)Award and Prize WinnersAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Good Reading!
Try a library-skills activity that focuses on Caldecott Medal books.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature