Language Arts and Writing Book Guides
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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide
Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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The Color of Water
Explore this resource with teaching activities that will extend students' understanding and appreciation of The Color of…Subjects:LiteratureCulture and DiversityReading and Literature -
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Enrichment Activities
Review the enrichment activities and web resources created for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, plus a bibliography of Eric…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Curious George's First Day of School Teacher's Guide
Extend and enhance children's enjoyment of Curious George's First Day of School with the lesson planning resources in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureEarly ReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Lemonade War Teacher's Guide
Encourage the development of students' entrepreneurial skills with the economics and math activities in this teacher's…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Chronicles of Narnia Classroom Activity Guide
Help students explore themes, analyse structure, and recognise literary devices in The Chronicles of Narnia with this…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionReading and Literature -
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King Lear
In King Lear, by William Shakespeare, Lear retires from the monarchy and gives all power to his three daughters,…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipShakespeare -
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Mr. Men & Little Miss Books
Explore teaching activities to be used with Mr. Men & Little Miss Books by Roger Hargreaves. These books cover basic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Secret Garden
Use this guide on The Secret Garden to stimulate discussions focused on themes, symbols, recurrent motifs, and Frances…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Mad Libs® Teacher Guides (Gr. 1-6)
Learn how you can use Mad Libs© in your classroom to teach reading and language arts. These activities are a fun way to…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWritingCreative Writing -
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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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The Pearl
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Steinbeck's The Pearl provides pre-reading activities and discussion on…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Enrich your science, history, or English curriculum with the resources in this teacher's guide for Team Moon, the story…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning novel, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, will capture your middle and intermediate…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipReading and Literature -
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
The focus of this guide on Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth is to place students in the exciting roles…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Wreck This Journal Classroom Packet
Fully engage kids in the creative process through mistakes, mess-making, and "destructive" acts. This packet for Wreck…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
Use this activity with The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter to enrich children's language and emergent literacy…Subjects:Reading InstructionLiteratureFamilies -
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Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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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The Prince and the Pauper
Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers teaching activities, chapter summaries, chapter questions,…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Selected Horror Stories of Stephen King
Use supplemental materials for Stephen King's short stories that are appropriate for classroom use.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The classic tale of a fantasy world and four children's adventures in it,The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, will…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFantasy FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Portrait of a Lady
Use a teaching guide that includes great information about Henry James as well as discussion questions to be used when…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing