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ReadWriteThink

Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive Letter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Everyone deserves to read a great book! Here, pupils write a persuasive letter to the school's librarian detailing their favorite story and why it should be found on the shelves. Class members' persuasive reading passages are shared with...
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Curated OER

What Makes a Hero?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Here is a well-designed activity inviting learners to consider the qualities of a hero. They describe the lives and deeds of national, state, and/or local heroes. This is a thoughtful activity, which is part of a sequential group on...
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Curated OER

Graph the Presidents At Inauguration- How Old Were They?

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners construct a graph of the presidents' ages at inauguration. For this U.S. history lesson, students use online resources to gather data about the presidents and accurately present their results on a graph.
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Curated OER

The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students take a closer look at the Minerva Mosaic. In this primary source analysis lesson, students use the provided analysis worksheets to study the Minerva image in the Library of Congress and all that it symbolizes.
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Curated OER

The Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress: Taking a Closer Look

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this symbolism lesson, students examine the Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress. Students consider the symbolism of the mosaic.
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Curated OER

Using Primary Sources in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Suggestions for using primary sources.

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