1st Grade Reading and Literature Reference Resources
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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 BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…Subjects:Literary BiographiesOlympic GamesPhysical Education and Fitness -
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Birthday Buddies
Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.SubjectsTeaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary WellsBooksLiterature -
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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide
Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…Subjects:Nonfiction LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSuffrage and Women's Rights -
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Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInventionsScientists -
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Tiger Woods Reading Warm-Up
In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Tiger Woods and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionAthletesSports -
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Biography of J.K. Rowling
Read about the life and work of J.K. Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series.Subjects:Teaching Harry PotterBooksLiterature -
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Jerry Spinelli Biography
A biography of Newbery Award-Winning author Jerry Spinelli. One of his most popular children's book is Maniac Magee,…Subjects:BaseballSportsPhysical Education and Fitness -
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E.B. White Biography
Share this biography on E.B. White, the author of Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, with your young readers.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNovels -
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William Tell Facts & Olympic Activity
Interesting facts and fun activities related to William Tell and his famous arrow activities of 1307, plus an Olympic…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureFiction -
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Betsy Ross Biography: Reading Warm-Up for Grades 1 & 2
In this nonfiction reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Betsy Ross and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:ReadingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryAmerican Revolution (1775-1781) -
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George W. Bush Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of George W. Bush and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionU.S. PresidentsAmerican History/U.S. History -
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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…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of the Macy's Day Parade Educator's Guide
Share the story of Tony Sarg, puppeteer extraordinaire, by reading Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the…Subjects:Literary BiographiesNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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President Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. Biography
Born: Aug. 4, 1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Barack Hussein Obama, Jr. made history in June 2008, when he became…Subjects:African-American HistoryU.S. PresidentsU.S. Government -
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Idioms and Proverbs
Ever wonder the origins of common idioms and proverbs? Find out where your favorites came from!Subjects:Language Arts and WritingOral CommunicationLiteracy -
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Babe Didrikson, Olympic Athlete
A profile of Babe Didrikson, a female athlete who was ahead of her time.Subjects:Olympic GamesBaseballSocial Studies and History -
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Spice Cookies
Classic spice cookie recipe from Ocean Spray.Subjects:Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary WellsSocial Studies and HistoryBooks -
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Myths About Explorers
An article dispelling myths about various explorers.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureExplorers -
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Common Household Pets
A brief article listing common household pets around the world.Subjects:Teaching Not Norman: A Goldfish StoryAnimals (Zoology)Books -
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Famous Words About Books
Famous comments made about books.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNonfiction Literature -
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Twenty Characters You Should Know
Famous characters from children's literature.Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFiction -
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Caldecott Medal Winners
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators
