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Common Lit: "Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation" by Bird Brain History

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
A learning module that begins with "Life of a Slave on A Southern Plantation" by BirdBrain History, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned...
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Common Lit: "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon

For Students 5th - 7th
A learning module that begins with "Little Things Are Big" by Jesus Colon, 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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Common Lit: "The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island" by Jessica Mc Birney

For Students 5th - 7th
In 1835, a Native American woman was left on San Nicolas Island for 18 years by herself. Scott O'Dell's award-winning novel "Island of the Blue Dolphins" is based on her life. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are...
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Common Lit: "The Drive in Movies" by Gary Soto

For Students 5th - 7th
In this short story, Soto describes his desire to go to the drive-in movies as a kid.As you read, take notes on what the narrator does to get what he wants. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]