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Age Range
5 - 10
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2003-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9780763619619
Lexile
500
Themes
creativity

The Dot

Written and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Vashti stares at a blank piece of paper and thinks she can't make anything beautiful. What if one tiny dot could change everything? You won't believe where it takes her!

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The Dot: Memory Match

After reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, use this Memory Matching puzzle to help students build familiarity with the book’s vocabulary words.
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The Dot: Criss Coss

This printable and interactive Cross Cross puzzle aligns with The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
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The Dot: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build background knowledge, and generate curiosity and excitement about the book.
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The Dot: Word Search

After reading The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning.
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The Dot: Teacher's Guide

This classroom guide to Peter H. Reynold's classic story The Dot will encourage and inspire you as you nurture the creative spirit in your classroom.
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In this episode, New York Times best-selling author Carmen Agra Deedy convinces her young friend Hannah that there's potential for creativity in all of us.
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Age Range
5 - 10
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2003-01-01
Page Count
32
Publisher
Candlewick
Grade Level
K - 5th
ISBN
9780763619619
Lexile
500
Themes
creativity
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