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50 Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate the works of British novelist Roald Dahl with 50 fun suggestions for Roald Dahl Day (September 13). Print the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookAuthors -
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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 -
LESSON PLANS
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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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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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 -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Louisa May Alcott Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Louisa May Alcott and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Let's Write the Author
This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
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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 -
GAMES AND APPS
The Polar Express Word Search
Review vocabulary from The Polar Express with this printable word search puzzle.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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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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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Celebrating Native American Heritage -- Suggested Activities
Enhance reading comprehension with a guide that provides teachers with important points to consider when teaching about…Subjects:Native-American History (American Indians)American History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
BOOK GUIDES
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…Subjects:LiteratureEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Winnie-the-Pooh
After reading about A. A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh, children will write an adventure story featuring their favorite…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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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Make Your Own Reindeer Craft
Make a reindeer craft from wooden craft sticks. The steps for this DIY holiday craft are outlined in the printable. Hang…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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You Are the Illustrator
Employ a printable reading activity that helps build skills in illustrating a story that is read.Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry CaterpillarChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
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The Dedication Page
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on the dedication page.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
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Dedication Pages
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on dedication pages.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureLibrary Resources -
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Copyright
Develop library-skills with an activity that focuses on copyright.Subjects:Library ResourcesReading and LiteratureAuthors -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 2: Runes, Riddles, and a Ring of Power
Discover the magic of language in Tolkien's work and deepen students' understanding of the text with the supplemental…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesLanguage Arts and Writing