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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.

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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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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Shakespeare's last play, The Tempest, covers the serious topics of colonialism and imperialism, making this work perfect…

The Tempest

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Reading and Literature

Literary Drama

Banned Books and Censorship

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Explore this resource with teaching activities that will extend students' understanding and appreciation of The Color of…

The Color of Water

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Literature

Culture and Diversity

Reading 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…

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Literature

Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Language 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…

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Reading and Literature

Early Reading

Language 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…

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Reading

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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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.

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Reading Instruction

Families

Reading

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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…

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Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Reading and Literature

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In King Lear, by William Shakespeare, Lear retires from the monarchy and gives all power to his three daughters,…

King Lear

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Shakespeare

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Use this guide on The Secret Garden to stimulate discussions focused on themes, symbols, recurrent motifs, and Frances…

The Secret Garden

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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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…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Banned 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…

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Literature

Native-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…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Instruction

Banned Books and Censorship

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Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for Steinbeck's The Pearl provides pre-reading activities and discussion on…

The Pearl

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Language 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…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literature

Reading 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…

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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

Corduroy by Don Freeman

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Reading

Families

Reading 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…

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Language 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…

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Reading and Literature

Language 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…

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Reading Instruction

Literature

Families

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