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    5 Questions with Author Aaron Becker

    Candlewick Press children's author Aaron Becker answers 5 questions (plus one!) about the writing process, character creation, and how to read a book with no words in it. (3:29)
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    K
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    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature

    5 Questions with Author Martin Sandler

    Candlewick Press children's author Martin Sandler answers 5 questions (plus one!) about the writing process and how he researches the source material for his historical books and novels. (4:00)
    Grade:
    5
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    8
    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
  • LESSON PLANS

    Weather Station

    With a student-made weather station and/or the Internet, students measure weather in a variety of ways, write about…

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    Earth Science
    Weather
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    Ten Guiding Principles for the Beginning of the Year

    The Ten Guiding Principles were developed to help teachers start the new school year off right with specific ideas for…

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  • BOOK GUIDES

    Journeys in Time and Places in Time

    These are stories of change: of pilgrims and pioneers, soldiers and children, explorers and adventurers building new…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    American History/U.S. History
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    Pattern Problem Solving: Teach Students to Find a Pattern in Math Problems

    Pattern analysis is a critical 21st Century skill Pattern problem solving is a fundamental mathematical strategy that…

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  • Child determining inferences

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    Inferences in Reading: Teach Students to Make Inferences

    Download for free! As you may have inferred...this is a critical reading skill! Making an inference involves using what…

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    Reading
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  • REFERENCE

    J.R.R. Tolkien

    Read this biography to learn about the life and career of author J.R.R. Tolkien.

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    Fantasy Fiction
    Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources
    Fiction
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  • End of the Year Activities: Summer Camping Adventure

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    End of the Year Activities: Summer Camping Adventure - Grade 3

    Find fun ways to keep your students learning at the end of the year with this fun mini-project, combining math, writing,…

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  • Native American Heritage Month Choice Board for Elementary Grades

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    Native American Heritage Month Choice Board for Elementary Grades

    Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November each year. These Native American Heritage Month student choice…

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  • Author Ruta Sepetys Discusses Out of the Easy

    Author Ruta Sepetys talks about her book Out of the Easy in this insightful video (8:40). You and your students will learn about New Orleans in the 1950s and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process of writing historical fiction.
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    5 Questions with Author Kate DiCamillo

    Candlewick Press bestselling children's and young adult author Kate DiCamillo answers 5 questions (plus one!) about what inspires her to write, her Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive books, and her foray into young adult novels. (5:15)
    Grade:
    1
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    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature
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