Award and Prize Winners Resources
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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…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
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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…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Mother Teresa Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography on Mother Teresa – winner of the Nobel Peace…Subjects:Religion and PhilosophySocial Studies and HistoryReading Comprehension -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
LESSON PLANS
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Gold Medal Books
Challenge kids to solve a puzzle which focuses on Caldecott Medal winners. They must use the images to figure out each…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Madame Curie Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Madame Curie and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
ASSESSMENT
Women Nobel Prize Winners Quiz
After teaching students about women Nobel Prize winners, use this printable multiple-choice quiz to review what they…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Lesson
Present this lesson plan to teach students about when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize. This…SubjectsCivil RightsHuman RightsGovernment and Civics -
BOOK GUIDES
Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book
This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.Subjects:LiteratureCaldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsAward and Prize WinnersLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
Australian of the Year
How much do you know about the Australian of the Year Awards? In this worksheet, students will complete sentences about…Subjects:Heroes & Role ModelsAustraliansAward and Prize Winners -
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Nobel Peace Prize
In this writing activity, students investigate the Nobel Peace Prize.Subjects:U.S. PresidencyU.S. GovernmentGovernment and Civics -
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Up Close: Theodore Roosevelt Discussion Guide
Enrich student's understanding of Teddy Roosevelt's life and career with this discussion guide to a biography about the…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsAward and Prize WinnersWorld Politics -
ACTIVITIES
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 -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Martin Luther King Jr. Receives the Nobel Peace Prize Printable
This printable consists of a newspaper article announcing the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersCivil RightsAfrican-American History -
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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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The Nobel Prize
The Nobel Prize is awarded for outstanding accomplishments in various categories. Use the matching activity to help your…Subjects:Award and Prize WinnersJobs, Careers, and OccupationsTwentieth Century
