Reading and Literature Book Guides
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BOOK GUIDES
The Three Little Pigs retold by James Marshall
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionLiteratureReading -
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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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Summer Reading (Grades 6-8)
Variety of genres and interesting activities for all reading levels Help your students retain the reading skills the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
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Summer Reading (Grades 3-5)
Summer reading for grades 3-5, with activities! Pick any book from this list of the best kids' books and your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScienceEarth Science -
BOOK GUIDES
First Day Jitters Discussion and Activity Guide
This activity guide for the latest in Julie Danneberg's "Mrs. Hartwell's Class" series includes a read-aloud script,…Subjects:Reading and Literature -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 5–8
This gallery of middle school literature features banned or challenged books. Each slide also features a related…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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Maniac Magee Literature Guide
This Newbery Medal winner tells the mythical tale of a legendary hero: 12 year old Jeffrey Magee – known as Maniac…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureAfrican-American HistoryEquality Struggles -
BOOK GUIDES
The Tempest
Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, covers the serious topics of colonialism and imperialism, making this work perfect…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary DramaBanned Books and Censorship -
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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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Goldilocks and the Three Bears retold by Jan Brett
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:Reading InstructionFamiliesReading -
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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 -
BOOK GUIDES
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 -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Recently Banned or Challenged Books, Grades 9–12
This gallery of high school literature features challenged and banned books for young adults. Learn why each book was…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureBanned Books and Censorship -
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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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James and the Giant Peach
Students love James and the Giant Peach, an action-filled fantasy that will amuse and encourage them to read more. Use…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading InstructionBanned Books and Censorship -
BOOK GUIDES
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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Corduroy by Don Freeman
Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.Subjects:ReadingFamiliesReading and Literature