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How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies: Book Talk

A Book Talk is a short introduction of a book to students to activate prior knowledge, build...

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How To Draw the Presidents and First Ladies book cover

How to Draw the Presidents and First Ladies

Written and Illustrated by John Hutton

The presidents and first ladies of the United States of America have always been a popular subject...

K - 8th
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Wild River

Written by Rodman Philbrick
This gripping survival story from the Newbery Honor author of Wildfire is filled with adrenaline-pumping adventure and moments of true bravery.
4th - 8th

UPSE Chart

Use the Understand, Plan, Solve, and Evaluate (UPSE) model to support students in solving single and multi-step problems.

KWL Chart

Use this KWL chart individually or as a class to activate students’ thinking as they begin reading a new book.

What's Your Problem? Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to determine the problem(s) in the story by looking closely at the story elements (setting, theme, characters).

Titles Can Be Telling Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer before, during, and after reading to make inferences and connections between the character(s), setting(s), and theme(s) in the book.

The Influences on a Character Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to help students consider all of the influences on one of the main characters.

Figurative Language Graphic Organizer

Use this graphic organizer to explore the many types of figurative language used throughout the story.

Genesis Begins Again: Discussion Guide

Use this Discussion Guide before, during, and after reading.

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A Kids Book About The Tulsa Race Massacre

Written by Carlos Moreno and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

The Tulsa Race Massacre happened between May 31 and June 1, 1921, when a white mob attacked the...

K - 8th
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A Kids Book About White Privilege

Written by Ben Sand and Illustrated by Rick DeLucco

What white privilege is and how to use privilege for good?

We’ve neglected the topic of white...

K - 8th

Leveled Reading Passages Supporting The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

This set of leveled reading passages can be used to supplement the book The Chronicles of Narnia...

Ghost Boys: Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Ghost Boys. Look for hints in the Word...

Ghost Boys: Word Search (Easy)

Look for vocabulary words from Ghost Boys. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...

Ghost Boys: Word Search (Hard)

Look for vocabulary words from Ghost Boys. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...

Ghost Boys: Word Search (Medium)

Look for vocabulary words from Ghost Boys. Circle or click on words across, down, or diagonally. You...
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Ghost Boys

Written by Jewell Parker Rhodes

After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a white police officer, he observes the aftermath of his...

4th - 8th

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe Activities

Explore the world of Narnia with these printable and downloadable activities from HarperCollins...
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The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

Written by C. S. Lewis and Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
In book two in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, four children are evacuated to...
3rd - 8th

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