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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Corduroy Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This ReadWriteThink lesson features an opportunity for students to respond to literature through writing journals about "Corduroy," by Don Freeman. This idea could be used with other books as well.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Kevin Henkes Biography

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the life and work of Kevin Henkes when you explore this online resource. This site provides a biography of the author and a booklist of his work.
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Paul Yee: 'Breakaway' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his novel "Breakaway" provides a summary of the novel, discussion questions and classroom activities. The novel explores issues faced by Chinese Canadian immigrants as they deal with racism...
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Paul Yee: 'The Bone Collector's Boy' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his novel "The Bone Collector's Boy" provides a summary of the novel, discussion questions and classroom activities. The novel explores some tough issues faced by Chinese Canadian immigrants...
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Paul Yee: 'Ghost Train' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book "Ghost Train" provides a summary of the story, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the Chinese-Canadians' perspective on settling in a new country, and...
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Other

Paul Yee: 'The Curses of Third Uncle' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book "The Curses of Third Uncle" provides a summary of the story, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the difficulties faced by early Chinese immigrants and...
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Paul Yee: 'What Happened This Summer' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book of short stories, "What Happened This Summer", provides a summary of the book, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the issues faced by Chinese-Canadian...
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Paul Yee: 'Dead Man's Gold and Other Stories' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book of short stories, "Tales from Gold Mountain", provides a summary of the book, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the experiences of Chinese immigrants to...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Jeffrey and Sloth' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching guide for Jeffrey and Sloth, a story written by Kari-Lynn Winters, provides a synopsis of the story, discussion questions and teaching ideas. The book is about the experience of writer's block and how to overcome it. The...
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Other

Jean Little: Canadian Author: Jean Little

For Students 9th - 10th
Jean Little was born only partially sighted, and perhaps this is why many of her characters deal with physical disabilities. Learn more about Jean in this detailed biography.
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: Useful Annie and Other Verses for Children

For Students 1st - 3rd
This ebook version of Unknown author's Useful Annie And Other Verses For Children has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Other

Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
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Nancy Polette: "Holes" Literature Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Use this informative site to learn more about the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. This educational resource gives descriptive activities for this book.
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Harper childrens.com: If You Take a Mouse to School

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What happens "If You Take a Mouse to School"? This resource features information on Laura Numeroff's book of that name. Students and teachers will benefit from the information found within this resource.
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American Library Association

American Library Association: Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal

For Students 9th - 10th
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, named after the author of Little House on the Prairie is given by the American Library Association (ALA) to exceptional children's book authors. Find out more about its namesake and past winners of this...
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Other

Author Profile: Wilson Rawls

For Students 6th - 8th
This site contains an engaging biography of Wilson Rawls and provides access to an audio tape of a famous speech Rawls gave about himself and the book.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Beatrix Potter

For Students 9th - 10th
Beatrix Potter may be a familiar name in children's literature, but what a lot do not know is that she is a notable woman of science as well. Find out in this short biography.
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Other

Teaching Children Philosophy: Alexander and the Terrible, by Judith Viorst

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson outline summarizes the philosophical issues embedded in the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. This is followed by question sets that teachers can use to guide students in a...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Number the Stars

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teacher resource includes a review of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Fly Away Home

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site on the book "Fly Away Home" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about with students, activities related to the story, a list of related books, and links to other resources.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In Plain Sight

For Students 3rd - 5th
Carol Hurst uses one of her own books, "In Plain Sight," as a basis for this lesson plan on the California gold rush. In addition to discussion questions about the book, Hurst provides ten activities designed to help students explore...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Barbara Cooney

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site contains a biography of Barbara Cooney, and a summary of each of her picture books. Pictures of each of her books are provided.
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Other

Penguin Group Canada: Our Canadian Girl Author Julie Lawson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Julie Lawson is interviewed here about her book 'Emily: Across The James Bay Bridge', which is part of the Our Canadian Girl series. She discusses her interest in Victoria, B.C.'s history.
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Children's Books Online

Children's Books Online: The Story of Robinson Crusoe, Adapted for Children

For Students 9th - 10th
This version of Defoe's story can be viewed the way it was published about 1900, complete with illustrations. Could make an interesting comparison to the complete novel.