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Kids Health: The Scoop on Gossip

For Students 3rd - 8th
We've all probably heard a bit of gossip, a story about someone we know that might embarrass him. Despite whether the information is true or not, the fact that it is being passed on to other people could be harmful for him. It may be fun...
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Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the book "Harry Potter and the Chamber for Secrets," by J.K. Rowling? This site has a helpful literature guide.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Students 10th - 12th
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 10-12) to pair with "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. After being forced to wear a scarlet "A" and live on the outskirts of the colonial Puritan settlement, Hester Prynne struggles to...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Incantation" by Alice Hoffman

For Students 5th - 9th
Estrella is a girl living in Spain during the Spanish inquisition and dealing with the secret of her Jewish heritage, an unacceptable crush, and her best friend's betrayal. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-9) to pair with the...
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Common Lit: "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime" by Mark Haddon

For Students 9th - 10th
Christopher Boone sets out to investigate the suspicious death of his neighbor's dog but discovers more about his own family mysteries. Along the way, readers learn about the complex beauty of autistic thinkers. Selected (6) reading...