Government and Civics Book Guides

Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.

Homesick: My Own Story

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Literary Biographies

Immigration

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The Souls of Black Folk Teacher's Guide

Study the African American experience with The Souls of Black Folk, a series of essays by W.E.B. Du Bois. Use this…

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African-American History

Civil Rights

Reading

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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…

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U.S. Presidents

Award and Prize Winners

World Politics

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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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Nonfiction Literature

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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…

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Native-American History (American Indians)

American History/U.S. History

Social 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.…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Reading and Literature

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A Guide to Teaching Challenged and Banned Books

This teacher's guide to challenged and banned books features classroom activities and discussion questions about the…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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So You Want to Be President? Literature Guide

Find ten tips for using So You Wanna Be President?, the 2001 Caldecott Medal winner, in your class. This is a fun book…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Government and Civics

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Eve Bunting: A Teacher's Guide to Her Books

Introduce your elementary-school students to the wonderful writing of Eve Bunting and connect literature with social…

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Immigration

Government and Civics

Social Studies and History

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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…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading and Literature

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A Teacher's Guide for Vote!

Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of the book Vote! with the activities in this printable teacher's guide. This…

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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

American History/U.S. History

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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A Reader's Guide for My Ántonia

My Ántonia is a classic American novel about an immigrant woman's life as a pioneer in Nebraska. The questions in this…

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U.S. States

United States of America (USA)

Immigration

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Don't Say Ain't Discussion Guide

Promote thoughtful discussion on race, language, civil rights, and diversity with this printable discussion guide for…

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Literature

Culture and Diversity

Reading and Literature

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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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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…

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Fantasy Fiction

Peace

Fiction

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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…

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Novels

Reading Comprehension

Immigration

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Declare Yourself Teacher's Guide

After reading the collection of nonpartisan essays in Declare Yourself, use this guide to plan a Declare Yourself event…

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Reading and Literature

Government and Civics

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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…

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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…

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Children's Book

U.S. Presidency

Language Arts and Writing

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Study Guide to Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories

Use this study guide to teach Marianthe's Story: Painted Words and Spoken Memories by Aliki. This literature guide…

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Immigration

Reading and Literature

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