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Island of the Blue Dolphins
Island of the Blue Dolphins tells the story of an American Indian girl stranded on an island, alone, for 18 years. This…Subjects:LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Animals (Zoology) -
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Island of the Blue Dolphins Activities
Explore extension lessons and activities related to Island of the Blue Dolphins, the classic children's novel. Use this…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureSocial Studies and HistoryCultural Groups -
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Enhance understanding and diversity awareness with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Hispanic heritage…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryCulture and DiversityMulticulturalism -
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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…Subjects:Native AmericansPilgrimsReading Comprehension -
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Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature -
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Sharing the Asian American Heritage Experience
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers reading ideas about Asian-American history for all reading…Subjects:Asian HistoryCulture and DiversityWorld History -
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The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Parrot in the Oven Reading Guide
Use the questions in this reading guide to spark discussion about the family and community pressure the main character…Subjects:HispanicsSocial IssuesFamilies -
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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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Top 10 Children's Books for Black History Month
This gallery features 10 top children's books for Black History Month paired with a teaching guide for each book.…Subjects:Children's BookAfrican AmericansLiterature -
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The Women of Brewster Place and The Men of Brewster Place
Use a teaching guide that includes background information about the two novels, The Women of Brewster Place and The Men…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureCultural GroupsAfrican Americans -
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Twelve Years a Slave Teacher's Guide
Introduce students to the slave narrative genre, then begin an in-depth study with Twelve Years a Slave: Narrative of…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureAmerican History/U.S. HistoryLiterature -
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A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave Teacher's Guide
A Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass an American Slave is easy to read; it makes the perfect selection for…Subjects:Slavery in United StatesNonfiction LiteratureReading Instruction -
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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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Educator's Guide to America: A Patriotic Primer and A is for Abigail
This educator's guide includes discussion questions, research assignments, and activities for A is for Abigail: An…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Native American History Books by Judith St. George
Share a book guide that discusses ways to broaden students' understanding of Native American life, traditions, beliefs,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNative-American History (American Indians)Cultural Groups -
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Distant Enemy
Use the activities in this guide before, during, and after reading the book.Subjects:LiteratureU.S. StatesUnited States of America (USA) -
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Priscilla and the Hollyhocks Activity & Discussion Guide
Enrich students' understanding of Priscilla and the Hollyhocks with the cross-curricular activities and questions in…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureSlavery in United States
