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Samuel Johnson Page: Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A biographical sketch of Johnson, featuring information about his difficult birth and childhood illnesses, his failed teaching career, and some details of his literary accomplishments.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with the biography "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus" by Barrett Smith

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus" by Barrett Smith, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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PBS

Pbs Kids: Word Girl: Heroes & Villains: "Word Girl Saves City"

For Students K - 1st
Learn about Word Girl, a superhero who can bend steel, fly at the speed of sound, pause clocks, and knows every word in the dictionary.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Life of Julius Caesar" by David White

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "The Life of Julius Caesar" by David White, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Louis Armstrong

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with "Louis Armstrong " by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Alexander the Great" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Stanley Williams

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Stanley Williams," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Poppy Lady

For Students 5th - 6th
A learning module that begins with the "The Poppy Lady" by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: The Legacy of Charles R. Drew

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "The Legacy of Charles R. Drew" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Salvador Dali

For Students 7th - 8th
A learning module that begins with "Salvador Dali" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Pickens, Israel

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article, taken from the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, details the political history of Israel Pickens, who played important roles in the early political development of both North Carolina and Alabama.
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Author's Calendar: Samuel Johnson

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the life and times of Samuel Johnson. Includes a list of selected works by Samuel Johnson.