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Talking Sticks Literature Circle
Following the six-step process for a talking sticks literature circle, group members choose a leader for the discussion, summarize the reading, discuss journal entries and questions, set reading goals, and write reflections. I think this...
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Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" Literature Guide
What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Tuck Everlasting
Here's a review by children's literature guru Carol Hurst, along with some discussion ideas and links to other sites.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Walk Two Moons
Discussion question, a lesson plan, and links to related resources for teaching students reading "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech.
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Ibiblio: Teaching Resources & Guides for Selected Plays
Classroom ideas, surveys, discussion guides and worksheets are featured on this site from the Arthur Miller Society.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Best Way to Play
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Best Way to Play" by Bill Cosby. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic Discussion Guides: Dear America
Good for classrooms and book groups, this site offers background, summary, discussion topics and questions, as well as activities. There's also an interview with the author.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Awesome Ancient Ancestors!
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Awesome Ancient Ancestors!" by Elizabeth Levy. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Green Angel and Green Witch
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of Green Angel and Green Witch by Alice Hoffman. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Fraidy Cats
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Fraidy Cats" by Stephen Krensky. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Getting Near to Baby
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Getting Near to Baby" by Audrey Couloumbis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Great Snakes!
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Great Snakes!" by Fay Robinson. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Germs! Germs! Germs!
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Germs! Germs! Germs!" by Bobbi Katz. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Granny Torrelli Makes Soup
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" by Sharon Creech. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Hitler's Daughter
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Hitler's Daughter" by Jackie French. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J. K. Rowling. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Hiccups for Elephants
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Hiccups for Elephants" by James Preller. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: A Girl Named Helen Keller
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "A Girl Named Helen Keller" by Margo Lundell. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Harlem
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Harlem" by Walter Dean Myers. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Here Comes the Snow
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Here Comes the Snow" by Angela Shelf Medearis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: George's Marvelous Medicine
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "George's Marvelous Medicine" by Roald Dahl. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Here Today
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Here Today" by Ann M. Martin. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Guests
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Guests" by Michael Dorris. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Frindle
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Frindle" by Andrew Clements. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.