Social Studies and History Book Guides

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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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:

Literature

Native-American History (American Indians)

Animals (Zoology)

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Corduroy by Don Freeman

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Subjects:

Reading

Families

Reading and Literature

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A Tale of Two Cities

This teaching guide includes a brief overview of A Tale of Two Cities followed by teaching ideas to be used before,…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Fiction

Social Studies and History

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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Teammates

A wealth of resources, lesson plans, and activities that can be used with the story Teammates by Peter Golenbock.

Subjects:

Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

Laura Joffe Numeroff's humorous book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie tells the story of a demanding mouse and the child who…

Subjects:

Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Social Studies and History

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BOOK GUIDES

The Red Badge of Courage

The 1895 book The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane tells the story of a young farm boy who becomes a Union soldier…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Adelita: A Cinderella Story

Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.

Subjects:

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

World History

Social Studies and History

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The Hate U Give Teaching Guide

This teaching guide for Angie Thomas's award-winning YA novel on racism, activism, and identity features discussion…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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Rickshaw Girl Discussion & Activity Guide

Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of Rickshaw Girl with this discussion and activity guide. Students interview…

Subjects:

Literature

Division

Money

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Homesick: My Own Story

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

Subjects:

Literature

Literary Biographies

Immigration

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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 Americans

Pilgrims

Reading Comprehension

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Shaking Things Up Book Discussion Guide

The amazing and inspiring stories of these 14 young women are brought to life for a new generation of girls through a…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Women's Rights

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Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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Fire Engines by Anne Rockwell

Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.

Subjects:

Fire Safety

Safety

Health and Safety

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Five Trucks by Brian Floca

Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.

Subjects:

Reading

Families

Reading and Literature

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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:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Roughing It on the Oregon Trail Activities

After reading Roughing It on the Oregon Trail, use these activities to extend pupils' learning about the 19th century…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

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Of Plymouth Plantation

Lessons, websites, recommended books concerning William Bradford's Of Plymouth Plantation to expand classroom…

Subjects:

Literature

Colonization

Reading Instruction

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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 Book

U.S. Presidency

Language Arts and Writing

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Katie Kazoo Kit -- Resources for March and April, Vol. II

Use this activity kit to extend your class reading of the Katie Kazoo Switcheroo series.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Social Studies and History

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Golden Bear by Ruth Young

Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.

Subjects:

Reading

Families

Reading and Literature

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Gilberto and the Wind by Marie Hall Ets

Enhance reading abilities with an activity that enriches and expands children's language and emergent literacy skills.

Subjects:

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Reading and Literature

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