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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…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Equality Struggles

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Teammates

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

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Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Orphan Boy

This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely source -- Venus!

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Reading and Literature

Legends

Multicultural Literature

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which provides…

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Language Arts and Writing

African-American History

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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

This literature guide includes enrichment activities and internet resources for In the Year of the Boar and Jackie…

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Reading and Literature

Asian History

African-American History

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A Raisin in the Sun

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Hansberry's Raisin in the Sun contains an annotated list of characters,…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Banned Books and Censorship

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Civil Rights

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The Help Teaching and Book Discussion Guide

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The Help Teacher's Guide

Learn about the Civil Rights Movement through literature. The Help by Kathryn Stockett is told through the point of view…

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Reading and Literature

Social Studies and History

Historical Fiction

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WORKSHEETS

Celebrate African-American Heritage & Culture

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers books about African-American history and culture appropriate for…

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Culture and Diversity

Social Studies and History

Multiculturalism

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Fever 1793 Teacher's Guide

Explore late eighteenth-century life in America with the discussion topics and cross-curricular activities in this…

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Literature

Historical Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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March Forward, Girl Teaching Guide

Plenty of challenging and stimulating independent and group activities can be found in the teaching guide for this…

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Reading and Literature

Civil Rights

African-American History

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Drylongso

In this story a family facing drought turns to a stranger, Drylongso, for help.

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Multicultural Literature

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Ghetto Cowboy Reading and Activity Guide

Learn about the urban riders of Philadelphia. This printable guide to Ghetto Cowboy includes classroom activities,…

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Reading and Literature

American History/U.S. History

African-American History

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These Hands Teacher's Guide

During the 1950s and early 1960s, African American workers at many large-scale bakery factories weren't allowed to work…

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Reading and Literature

Historical Fiction

Equality Struggles

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Moja Means One: Swahili Counting Book

This colorful picture book introduces children to Swahili and the continent of Africa.

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Literature

Caldecott Medal Books & Illustrators

Language Arts and Writing

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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.…

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Children's Book

African Americans

Literature

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The Black Friend Teacher's Guide

This teaching guide to accompany The Black Friend includes an overview of the core themes of the book, suggestions for…

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Reading and Literature

Civil Rights

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Reaching for the Moon Common Core Curriculum Guide

This Common Core-aligned curriculum guide is designed to accompany Katherine Johnson's autobiography Reaching for the…

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Language Arts and Writing

Astronauts and Space Flights

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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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Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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A Guide to Teaching About Freedom Struggles

This teaching guide includes author interviews, discussion questions, cross-curricular activities, and reading…

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Literature

Slavery in United States

Reading and Literature

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A Teaching Guide to the World of Ezra Jack Keats

Explore the many multicultural children's books by Ezra Jack Keats with this printable teaching guide and activity…

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Literature

Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Language Arts and Writing

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Flygirl Discussion Guide

Promote thoughtful discussion about race, heritage, and women's history with this printable discussion guide to Flygirl.…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

World War II (1939-1945)

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Ellen's Broom Discussion Guide & Activities

Teach young children about the lives of former slaves and their families during the Reconstruction Era with the picture…

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Reading Comprehension

Arts and Crafts

Historical Fiction

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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice Curriculum Guide

Learn about the unsung civil rights hero Claudette Colvin. These book discussion questions and service learning projects…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Equality Struggles

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