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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…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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Team Moon Teacher's Guide

Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

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

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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Digital Book Library from DK

Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences with these beautifully illustrated, digital…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Summer Reading for Teachers

This slideshow contains summer reading suggestions for teachers interested in reading for pleasure or professional…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Nonfiction Literature

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Clara Barton Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and…

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Literary Biographies

U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

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Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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State Scavenger Hunt

Students use reference materials to gather information about the United States.

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Library Resources

Language Arts and Writing

U.S. States

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Eyewitness: Dinosaur

Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this book features computer…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

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LESSON PLANS

Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day

In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Discovery and Exploration

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Common Core Teacher's Guide

Study World War II through the true story of young war heroes—led by a fifteen-year-old boy—who helped spark a…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

World War II (1939-1945)

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Using The Omnivore's Dilemma in the Classroom

Use these classroom activities and discussion questions with the Young Readers Edition of The Omnivore's Dilemma by…

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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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Emily Dickinson -- Selected Poems -- Series One

This selection of Emily Dickinson's poems gives students the opportunity to experience one of America's outstanding…

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Poetry

Literary Biographies

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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Research Paper: Take Notes

How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.

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Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Discussion Guide for The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World

Author Nathaniel Philbrick evokes the drama of the voyage of the Mayflower, the emptiness of coastal Massachusetts that…

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Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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Where Are the Wild Things: Maurice Sendak

Share the story of Maurice Sendak with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide

The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about daily life in ancient China. Use this…

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Informational Texts

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Activity: Muscles and Movement

Familiarize students with the scientific names of muscles in the human body through this activity. Students will use an…

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Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Musculoskeletal System

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Homesick: My Own Story

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

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Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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BOOK GUIDES

Teacher's Guide for Bomb: The Race to Build—And Steal—The World's Most Dangerous Weapon

Newbery Honor book Bomb: The Race to Build – And Steal – The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin is an…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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Ready, Set Grow!

Top 10 lists and step-by-step photographs show young gardeners how to grow plants from seed, how to propagate plants,…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Plants and Botany

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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles & Forts Teacher's Guide

Spark students' imagination as they learn about the architecture of the Middle Ages. The cross-curricular activities in…

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Library Resources

Nonfiction Literature

Middle Ages

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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.

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Ox, House, Stick: History of Our Alphabet Discussion Guide

Examine the history of the Roman alphabet with the activities in this guide for Ox, House, Stick. Children will enjoy…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Ancient History

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