Reading and Literature Reference Resources
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ACTIVITIES
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 -
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An Autobiographical Poem
Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterary Biographies -
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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…Subjects:ReadingLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Pride and Prejudice Reading Guide
Introduce students to Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most popular novel, through a book synopsis and author…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNovelsLiterary Style and Techniques -
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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)
In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionLiterary BiographiesLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Digital Book Library from DK
Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences with these beautifully illustrated, digital…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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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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Sense and Sensibility
Use a teaching guide that includes a synopsis of Sense and Sensibility, great discussion questions, and Web links.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide
Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesHeroes & Role Models -
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Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring
Enhance reading comprehension with a lesson that is centered around a biography about environmentalist Rachel Carson.SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureEcology -
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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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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series
Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureSocial Studies and History -
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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography
In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAmerican History/U.S. HistoryNative-American History (American Indians) -
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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
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Eyewitness: Dinosaur
Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this book features computer…SubjectsReading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureDinosaurs (Paleontology) -
WORKSHEETS
Theodor Seuss Geisel Biography
Read about the life and career of beloved author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel. This biography reading warm-up…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionAuthors -
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Storytelling Through Art
Teach sequence and storytelling skills with this activity. Students will create an illustrated four-panel story related…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingComposition -
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Listening Is an Act of Love Teacher's Guide
Celebrate communication skills with this teacher's guide to Lisa Winkler's Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureStorytellingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote Teacher's Guide
Introduce elementary students to Elizabeth Cady Stanton—an abolitionist and important figure in the suffragist…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureLiterary Biographies -
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Spoonerisms Activity
Pupils will learn about Spoonerisms, instances in speech when the initial letters or syllables of words are switched,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWritingLiteracy -
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Up Close: Bill Gates Discussion Guide
Further students' understanding of technology and civilization through these reading comprehension and discussion…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesSociety Development and Technology -
LESSON PLANS
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
