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Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent site geared towards student writers interesting in learning how to journal. Follow Virginia Hamilton, an author, and learn her techniques from examples. Very comprehensive learning site.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Virginia Hamilton

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the author, Virginia Hamilton? Here is a comprehensive site that includes links to other sources.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing With Virginia Hamilton

For Students 4th - 8th
This workshop helps students increase their skills in descriptive writing by following tips and suggestions from writer Virginia Hamilton. After reading about Hamilton, students write their descriptive pieces and publish them online. A...
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Kent State University

Virginia Hamilton Conference

For Students 6th - 8th
This resource provides information about the annual Virginia Hamilton Conference, which is all about multicultural literature for children. There is also a link to biographical information on Virginia Hamilton.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Virginia Hamilton

For Students 6th - 8th
This site contains a biographical description of Virginia Hamilton. There is also a list of her books with a brief description of each
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.
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Curated OER

Photo of Virginia Hamilton

For Students 6th - 8th
This site contains a little biographical information on Virginia Hamilton, as well as a list of many of her books.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "The House of Dies Drear" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Reading guide to Virginia Hamilton's "The House of Dies Drear" with pre- and post-reading material, as well as brainstorming activities and writing prompts. Includes brief author biography, an introduction to the text, a preview of...
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Curated OER

Virginia Hamilton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Virginia Hamilton.
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Curated OER

Virginia Hamilton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Virginia Hamilton.
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Curated OER

Virginia Hamilton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Virginia Hamilton.
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Curated OER

Virginia Hamilton

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Virginia Hamilton.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: After the Fact: Virginia, New Yok, and "The Federalist Papers"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the necessity for Virginia and New York to support the ratification of the Constitution. See what influenced the vote in Virginia and how the legislature of New York was finally convinced.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Plain City

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Plain City" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: A White Romance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "A White Romance" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Cousins

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Cousins" by Virginia Hamilton. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Shmoop University

Shmoop: The House of Dies Drear

For Students 9th - 10th
This young adult fiction novel is one of Virginia Hamilton's most delightful mystery stories. Read about the characters, plot and themes in this informative site.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Press Asserts Its Freedom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The role of the free press in Colonial American literary and political history. Includes links to Alexander Hamilton and charters involving free press.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Descriptive Writing

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Need help with doing a descriptive paper or personal narrative? Need a writing lesson plan? Meet Virginia Hamilton and follow her step-by-step guide to writing. When done, you are eligible for a certificate signed by this author.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Adams: A Life in Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
A good look at John Adams as president and the struggles he had both domestically and in foreign affairs. Read about how he kept America out of war and his political isolation because of his hard-held beliefs.
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US National Archives

Nara: Founding Fathers: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) provides biographies of all 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Adams and Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Washington retired in 1797, firmly declining to serve for more than eight years as the nation's head. His vice president, John Adams of Massachusetts, was elected the new president. Even before he entered the presidency, Adams had...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Walter Dean Myers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Web English Teacher helps you to discover the world of author Walter Dean Myers. This resource features lesson plans for "Fallen Angels" and several other books.

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