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How To Reignite Their Desire to Read

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Promote independent reading by hosting a book tasting in your classroom where kids can sample new books and hear your personal recommendations.
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The Lost World

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Fans of Sherlock Holmes may be surprised to learn that in addition to stories of the famous deductionist, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also the creator of Professor Challenger. An irascible, unpredictable scientist, Challenger was featured...
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Letters from Rifka

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read Karen Hesse's book "Letters from Rifka" and explore how it presents the experiences of a Russian immigrant to America. They research and write reports on the experiences of various immigrants from different cultures, keep...
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Nursery Rhyme Mania

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students become familiar with many different nursery rhymes. They use nursery rhymes for a variety of creative activities including writing, singing, poetry and acting.
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Word Meanings From Context

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word meanings worksheet, students read four text selections utilizing context clues to determine which multiple choice answer correctly states the meanings of each underlined word.
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Coyote and Anansi

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the structure of folktales. For this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Students collaborate to write and perform their own...
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National Road to Indiana

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars explore the National Road to Indiana. For this U.S. highway history and primary source research lesson, students read an original journal written by Jane Voorhees Lewis in 1806 describing her trip west on the first...

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