1st Grade Reading Comprehension Book Guides

The Keeping Quilt is a multi-generational story that follows a beloved quilt from one family member to another. The…

The Keeping Quilt

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Culture and Diversity

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ACTIVITIES

Adelita: A Cinderella Story

Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.

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Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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Subway Ride Activity Guide

Encourage critical thinking by asking pupils questions before, during, and after reading Subway Ride, a book that takes…

Subjects:

Literature

Hurricane Sandy

Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

Sarah Morton's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, & Tapenum's Day

Explore Colonial Times through literature and corresponding activities and lessons. Discover resources related to three…

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Native Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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The Composer Is Dead Teacher's Guide

Introduce children to classical music through the engaging and entertaining murder mystery The Composer Is Dead by…

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Literature

Music

Musical Instruments

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LESSON PLANS

Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative Writing

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Cowboy Slim Activity Guide

Numerous language arts activities on vocabulary, letter writing, poetry, and reading comprehension extend and enhance…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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Wiggle & Waggle Activity Guide

Teachers should use this guide before, during, and after reading Wiggle and Waggle with their class. It contains many…

Subjects:

Music

Art, Music and Drama

Children's Book

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Educator's Guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope

Study the life of Barack Obama with the resources in this literature guide to Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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No English Teacher's Guide

Introduce your students to Diane and Blanca, two second-grade girls who find a creative way to overcome a language…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Multicultural Literature

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Poodle and Hound Activity Guide

Examine the nature of friendship with the activities in this guide to Poodle and Hound, written by Kathryn Lasky and…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Children's Book

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A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats

Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity…

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Literature

Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Language Arts and Writing

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Three Cups of Tea & Listen to the Wind Discussion Guide

Explore themes of peace and generosity as you discuss the story of Greg Mortenson and his journey to change the world.…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Reading and Literature

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Ellen's Broom Discussion Guide & Activities

Teach young children about the lives of former slaves and their families during the Reconstruction Era with the picture…

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Reading Comprehension

Arts and Crafts

Historical Fiction

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I'm Still Scared Teacher's Guide

Help your students understand war and terrorism by using the activities and questions in this printable teacher's guide…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Reading Guide for That Book Woman

Enhance students' reading experience with this printable literature guide for That Book Woman, a novel that examines the…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

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Reading Guide for Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight

Enrich your language arts or social studies unit with this reading guide for the biography Hillary Rodham Clinton:…

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Literature

Literary Biographies

U.S. Elections

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Reading Guide for My Dad, John McCain

Discuss John McCain's time in the U.S. Navy and as a POW with the questions in this reading guide for the biography My…

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Literature

Literary Biographies

U.S. Government

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Teacher's Guide to the World of Jack Prelutsky

Study the world of children's poet laureate Jack Prelutsky with this teacher's guide to 12 of his poetry collections.…

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Reading Comprehension

Literature

Reading

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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…

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Musicians

Children's Book

Composers

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First Garden: The White House Garden and How It Grew Reader's Guide

Use this reader's guide for The First White House Garden and How It Grew to extend students' learning about the history…

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Informational Texts

Childhood Obesity Awareness & Prevention

Nonfiction Literature

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