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Common Lit: "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau
A learning module that begins with the biography "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Common Lit: The Real "Hacksaw Ridge" Soldier Saved 75 Souls Without a Gun
A learning module that begins with "The Real "Hacksaw Ridge" Soldier Saved 75 Souls Without, a Gun" by Elizabeth Blair, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
Read Works
Read Works: American Heroes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Black History resource contains mini-biographical sketches of Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver, and Marian Anderson. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that...
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Common Lit: Stanley Williams
A learning module that begins with "Stanley Williams," accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and student...
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Common Lit: "Martin Luther King, Jr." by Us history.org
A learning module that begins with "Martin Luther King, Jr." by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Common Lit: "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner
A learning module that begins with "Honest Abe" by Barbara Radner, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Common Lit: "George Washington Carver" by Barbara Radner
A learning module that begins with "George Washington Carver" by Barbara Radner accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Common Lit: "Adolf Hitler" by Jessica Mc Birney
Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) was a German politician who was a leader of the Nazi Party and later became a dictator in Germany. Hitler's leadership in Germany resulted in World War II and the deaths of countless soldiers and citizens,...
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Common Lit: "Fastest Woman in the World" by Pat Parker
A learning module that begins with the poem "Fastest Woman in the World" by Pat Parker, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Common Lit: Seeing Through Dorothea's Eyes
A learning module that begins with the "Seeing Through Dorothea's Eyes" by Sudipta Bardhan, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
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Common Lit: The Poppy Lady
A learning module that begins with the "The Poppy Lady" by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
Library of Congress
Loc: Historic Baseball Resources: Personalities: Jackie Robinson
Biographical sketch of baseball great Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: A Streetcar Named Desire
This resource offers good material on Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire," including a quote from Williams on art, and information on the original 1947 production of the play and the 1950s film version.
National Inventors Hall of Fame
National Inventors Hall of Fame: Gertrude Belle Elion
A synopsis of Gertrude Belle Elion's (1918-1999 CE) life. Read about her amazing discovery of a drug that could fight leukemia and also aided in the advancement of kidney transplants.
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Hans Wilhelm
Hans Wilhelm's site offers a biography, an autobiography, photos, a story to read aloud and news about his upcoming work and appearances.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
This is an online study guide/notes for the book Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Read Works
Read Works: My Life Hasn't Changed
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Ann Thompson, a junior skier preparing for the Olympics, who became a Paralympic athlete after a skiing accident. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Fredrick and Pat Mc Kissack
Read this biography to learn about authors Fredrick and Pat McKissack. Links to an interview and a list of their books is also available.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Legacy of Charles R. Drew
A learning module that begins with "The Legacy of Charles R. Drew" by Jessica McBirney, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Common Lit: Stephen Bishop: Cave Explorer
A learning module that begins with "Stephen Bishop: Cave Explorer" by Judith Boogaart, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Common Lit: The Biggest Little Artist in the World
A learning module that begins with "The Biggest Little Artist in the World" by LeeAnn Blankenship, 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: "Marian's Revolution" by Sudipta Bardhan Quallen
A learning module that begins with the "Marian's Revolution" by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Common Lit: The Life and Achievements of Thomas Edison
A learning module that begins with "The Life and Achievements of Thomas Edison" by Jessica McBirney, 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: "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus" by Barrett Smith
A learning module that begins with "Rosa Parks: Beyond the Bus" by Barrett Smith, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...