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Ben's Dream Teacher's Guide
Bring geography to life with this printable teacher's guide to Ben's Dream, a…Subjects:LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksReading and Literature -
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Curious George Authors: The Reys
Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the…Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureTwentieth Century -
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E.B. White
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Robert Louis Stevenson's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Robert Louis Stevenson.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds
Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from…Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesFantasy Fiction -
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James Joyce Wordplay Activity
Print out this worksheet and have children read about the famous literary…Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureCreative Writing -
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The Dedication Page
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on the dedication page.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
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Meet Patricia Polacco
Create a mini-book about Patricia Polacco, a well known author.Subjects:AuthorsBook ArtLiterature -
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King of the Mild Frontier Reading Guide
Questions and topics in this literature guide will help you spark discussion and…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesLiterature -
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The Polar Express Printable Crossword Puzzle
Use vocabulary and events to solve this The Polar Express printable crossword…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Writers of the Forties
Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener,…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 2: Runes, Riddles, and a Ring of Power
Discover the magic of language in Tolkien's work and deepen students'…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 4: One Ring to Rule Them All
Utilize the lesson planning resources in this guide to examine themes of power,…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesReading and Literature -
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Winnie-the-Pooh
After reading about A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh, children will write an…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again
Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesReading and Literature -
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Q&A with Tony Fucile - Let's Do Nothing!
In this author interview, children will read about Tony Fucile's interest in art…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookBook Art -
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Rudyard Kipling's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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A.A. Milne, Children's Author
Read about A.A. Milne's achievements, and explore the related activities to…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your…Subjects:Social MovementsAuthorsTwentieth Century -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 6: Treebeard's Lament
Examine the price of progress in The Lord of the Rings, Book Three, with the…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesPlants and Botany -
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Hamlet: A Novel Discussion Guide
Use the questions in this guide to discuss the psychological complexity of John…Subjects:ShakespeareAuthorsLiterature -
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Q&A with James Howe on Houndsley and Catina
Find out what inspired James Howe to write Houndsley and Catina by reading this…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookLiterature