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The Hobbit Teacher's Guide
Examine the use of verse in Tolkien's The Hobbit through riddles and rhymes. This printable teacher's guide will help…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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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Twelfth Night Curriculum Guide
Help students experience Illyria with performance-based teaching strategies for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Before…Subjects:ShakespeareDrama and Performing ArtsAuthors -
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Listening to Poems While Reading Along
Choose one of Taylor Mali's poems to use in this poetry lesson plan. You will discuss how the poem changes in perceived…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAuthors -
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"Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Roald Dahl" Poster
Hang this poster in your classroom to celebrate Roald Dahl Month (September). This poster features favorite quotes by…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookLiterature -
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Jules Verne and Science Fiction
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Jules Verne, the first true science fiction writer.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience FictionAuthors -
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Hot Chocolate Recipe
Follow this recipe to make your own homemade hot chocolate. Students will enjoy a cup of rich hot chocolate just like…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds
Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from around the world that share the themes…Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesFantasy Fiction -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again
Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesReading and Literature -
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Just So: Rudyard Kipling
Learn about Rudyard Kipling's life and accomplishments, and explore the related activities.Subjects:AuthorsAward and Prize WinnersTwentieth Century -
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A.A. Milne, Children's Author
Read about A.A. Milne's achievements, and explore the related activities to learn more about this children's author.Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Literature of the 1930s
Explore renowned authors from the 1930s and their works.Subjects:LiteratureAuthorsTwentieth Century -
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John Steinbeck
Share the story of John Steinbeck's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of…Subjects:Twentieth CenturyAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Writers of the Forties
Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Curious George Authors: The Reys
Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the related activities to learn more about…Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureTwentieth Century -
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E.B. White
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…Subjects:Social MovementsAuthorsTwentieth Century -
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No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Q&A about The Dragon of Trelian with Michelle Knudsen
Share this author interview with your pupils so they can learn what motivates and inspires Michelle Knudsen to write…Subjects:AuthorsFantasy FictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Life and Work of Anthony Trollope
Explore the life and works of British novelist Anthony Trollope in this fill-in activity.Subjects:AuthorsUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandCreative Writing -
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Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style
Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.Subjects:AuthorsVisual ArtsFantasy Fiction -
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Q&A with Kate DiCamillo and Yoko Tanaka on The Magician's Elephant
Learn more about the process of writing and illustrating The Magician's Elephant with this Q&A with author Kate…Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Christmas Carols
Tis the season for caroling. Get singing with printable Christmas sheet music for "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "We…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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Christmas Snowball Cookie Recipe
Follow this recipe to make Christmas snowball cookies. Enjoy these delicious holiday treats during a Polar Express party…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature
