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James Gurney: Dinotopia
Dinotopia is a fabulous series by James Gurney that takes place in a fantasy world populated with humans and dinosaurs. The books were made into a television miniseries which is available on DVD. The Dinotopia site is rich with pictures...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Coyote Dreams
This site contains a wealth of useful information for teachers using this book! Includes discussion questions, activities, related books, and links to additional information.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In Plain Sight
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...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: In a Cabin in a Wood
This site provides a great deal of information about teaching the book including a review, "Things to notice and talk about," activities, and related books.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Emma
These lesson ideas are designed for younger reading Emma by Carol Hurst.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Stone Fox
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Class Flow: Papa Tells Chita a Story
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this flipchart with the Harcourt Series 3rd grade Basal. It incorporates spelling and vocabulary as well as story mapping.
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Class Flow: Rosie's Walk
[Free Registration/Login Required] A rewritten version of Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins. In this flipchart many of the animals have sounds attached to them. The bird in the top right hand corner of each page will read the text for that...
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Class Flow: Their Eyes Were Watching God
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a great source for discussing literature questions about Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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Class Flow: Their Eyes Were Watching God
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides quiz questions about chapter's 1-4 in Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Ida B and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disas
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Ida B And Her Plans To Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, And (Possibly) Save The World" by Katherine Hannigan. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Misty of Chincoteague
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Misty of Chincoteague" by Marguerite Henry. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Pancakes for Supper! Teaching Guide
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Pancakes for Supper! Teaching Guide" by Anne Isaacs. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Winter of Red Snow
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Winter of Red Snow" by Kristiana Gregory. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Five Smooth Stones
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Five Smooth Stones" by Kristiana Gregory. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust Booktalk
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust" by Elly Gross. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Class Flow: Witness With Activstudio Practice
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart supports the study of Karen Hesse's Witness and includes an informational video about the Klu Klux Klan.
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Class Flow: Anthony Reynoso Reading
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Reading flipchart correlates with the Harcourt Series story, Anthony Reynoso. Awesome activities include the focus skill as well as sound content.