8th Grade Nonfiction Literature

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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TEACHING RESOURCE

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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Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

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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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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WORKSHEETS

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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Reading and Literature

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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TEACHING RESOURCE

Research Paper: Take Notes

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

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Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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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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Reading and Literature

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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Kingfisher Knowledge Guide: Castles &amp Forts Teacher's Guide

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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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Literature & Math: Human Body

Use these literature-based activities for Richard Walker's Human Body to integrate math with science. Students will…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Science

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Summer Reading List for Teachers – Nonfiction

Looking for a good book to read over the summer? This reading list includes descriptions and recommendations for…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

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Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 Teacher's Guide

These text-based activities for Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 by Phillip Hoose align with the…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Environmental Science

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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice Curriculum Guide

Learn about the unsung civil rights hero Claudette Colvin. These book discussion questions and service learning projects…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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Dinosaur Facts Part I

The first of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: when dinosaurs…

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Library Resources

Science

Reading and Literature

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Dinosaur Facts Part II

The second of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: how dinosaurs…

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Library Resources

Science

Reading and Literature

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Dinosaur Facts Part III

The third of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: what dinosaurs…

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Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

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Dinosaur Facts Part IV

The last of four articles answering questions about dinosaurs. This article covers the following issues: what colors…

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Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

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Myths About Explorers

An article dispelling myths about various explorers.

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Library Resources

Reading and Literature

Explorers

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