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The Catcher in the Rye: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 11th - 12th
"Mistakes are necessary; therefore, we shouldn't shelter children from the world." Class members agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or disagree with a series of statements related to concepts explored in The Catcher in the Rye....
Activity
Seussville

Oh! the Places You'll Go!

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Honor Dr. Seuss on his birthday with a read aloud of the story Oh! the Places You'll Go! and a variety of activities that inspire scholars to dream of their future endeavors. Readers take part in conversations, research the...
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Identifying Bullies

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students investigate human behavior by defining bullies.  In this psychology lesson, students read the book Just One Flick of a Finger, and discuss why bullies act out in front of other children.  Students investigate actions...
Study Guide
Reed Novel Studies

The Yearling: Novel Study

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Ever known the feeling of being stuck between a rock and a hard place? Jody, a character in The Yearling, knows this feeling all too well. Nature forces Jody to choose between his beloved pet and his family's food supply. Readers...
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Home Child History

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read about Canadian history related to the novel Home Child. Students read about the story of Canada's Home children, which began in the mid-1800's.
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Dear Mr. Henshaw

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read Dear Mr. Henshaw. In this language arts lesson, students answer Mr. Henshaw's ten questions using detailed paragraphs. Students create a lunch box alarm.
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Communicating Feelings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this literacy worksheet, students work in groups about the concepts of feelings and communication. They write the types of communication in the graphic organizer.
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Feeling Alone

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to the story, The Whispering Cloth and discuss the message of the story. In this feeling alone instructional activity, 2nd graders make connections about what feeling alone means to them. Students define and...
Worksheet
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Home Child Arthur and Grandma Wilson

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read a quote from the novel Home Child about the friendship between Arthur and Grandma Wilson. Students also list the ways Grandma Wilson stood up for Arthur.
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The Highwayman

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders re-read the story "The Highwayman" understanding the term "narrative verse". As a paired activity, they predict who or what might be the audience and provide feedback.
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Langston Hughes

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify similarities between Hughes' poetry and music (jazz and the blues).
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Young Readers

For Teachers Pre-K
Pupils experience early readers. In this early childhood introduction to literacy, students are read a story (four book options) then complete associated, simple activities. Activities include ideas such as coloring pages, simple games,...
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Other

Paul Yee: 'The Boy in the Attic' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This teaching guide provided by Paul Yee for his book "The Boy in the Attic" provides a summary of the story, discussion questions and classroom activities. The book explores the theme of loneliness as felt by a young boy who left his...
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McGraw Hill

Study Guide for "Bridge to Terabithia" [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teach your students the Newbury award winning novel "Bridge to Terabithia" by Elizabeth Paterson with the help of this twenty-two page study guide. Themes include identity, loneliness, loss, responsibility, childhood and friendship....