6th Grade Government and Civics Book Guides
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Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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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 -
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Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost of Spirit Bear Reading Guide
This reading guide includes questions for class discussion and extension activities for Touching Spirit Bear and Ghost…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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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.…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureReading and Literature -
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Remember: The Journey to School Integration Teacher's Guide
Introduce young students to the work of Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison in Remember, a narrated pictorial…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Sword Quest and Swordbird Reading Guide
Promote discussion about how Sword Quest and Swordbird by Nancy Yi Fan convey a message of peace with the group…Subjects:Fantasy FictionPeaceFiction -
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Discussion Guide for the Novels of Maria Testa
Ask pupils to think about these discussion points before and while reading Becoming Joe DiMaggio, Almost Forever, or…Subjects:NovelsReading ComprehensionImmigration -
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Red Scarf Girl Teacher's Guide
Study a difficult time in Chinese history with this teacher's guide to Ji-li Jiang's Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Liberty Porter, First Daughter Teacher's Guide
This printable literature guide for Liberty Porter, First Daughter includes activities and discussion questions for…Subjects:Children's BookU.S. PresidencyLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Adam Canfield, Watch Your Back! Discussion Guide
Address the issue of bullying with your students and encourage class discussion with the resources in this guide to Adam…Subjects:LiteratureSafetyBullying -
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Teacher's Guide for Lady Liberty
Deepen students' appreciation for the history behind famous landmarks and monuments with the resources in this…Subjects:LiteratureImmigrationReading and Literature -
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Theodore Boone Guide for Teachers and Librarians
Engage reluctant readers with the resources in this educator's guide to Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer and Theodore Boone:…Subjects:SuspenseLawReading Instruction -
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Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain Discussion Guide
Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain is a compelling story of Chinese immigration to America. The nonfiction text by…Subjects:Asian HistoryTeaching about Racism, Prejudice & Discrimination in AmericaWorld History -
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Up Close: W.E.B. Dubois Discussion Guide
Study the life and work of civil rights leader W.E.B. Dubois with your students. Use the questions in this guide for Up…Subjects:Civil RightsAfrican-American HistoryAfrican Americans -
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Up Close: Thurgood Marshall Discussion Guide
Examine the life and work of Thurgood Marshall—a lawyer and U.S. Supreme Court Justice—with your students. Use the…Subjects:U.S. Supreme CourtAfrican-American HistoryBlacks -
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Up Close: Ronald Reagan Discussion Guide
While reading the biography Up Close: Ronald Reagan by James B. Sutherland, use the questions in this discussion guide…Subjects:U.S. PresidentsWorld PoliticsActors and Actresses
