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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Land by Mildred D. Taylor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This resource provides a description and a discussion guide for the book The Land by Mildred D. Taylor. This book was presented with the Coretta Scott King Award in 2002.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Check out this instructional activity on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
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Other

Book Club Lesson Plan: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Explore this comprehensive book club lesson plan for "The Watsons Go to Brimingham-- 1963," by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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Other

University of Mississippi: Mississippi Writers Page: Richard Wright (1908 1960)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Mississippi provides biographical information on black American author, Richard Wright (1908-1960 CE). A list of his works is also included.
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Other

Reading Group guides.com: Black Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Wright Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of the author Richard Wright? Students and teachers will benefit from the information provided through the links in this resource.
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Unit Plan
Other

Reading Group Guide: Native Son

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever read the book "Native Son" by Richard Wright? This site offers a reading group guide for this novel. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational resource.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Becoming Visible: James Baldwin

For Students 9th - 10th
James Baldwin is presented in this biography as a great African American contributor to the literary world during the civil rights movement. See "James Baldwin Activities" for more information.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Christopher Paul Curtis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans, student activites, and biographical resources for the career and works of Christopher Paul Curtis: Bud, not Buddy and The Watsons go to Birmingham--1963.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sharon M. Draper

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the works of the author Sharon M. Draper when you visit this comprehensive site. This online resource if filled with links to specific titles.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Angela Johnson's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and discover more about the author Angela Johnson when you visit this site. This resource provides a brief biography of the author and a full booklist of her work.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Christopher Paul Curtis

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis when you explore this site. This resource provides biographical information, a booklist, and an interview transcript.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Eloise Greenfield Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how Eloise Greenfield became an author when you explore this biography of her. This site also features a booklist for this award winning author.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Sharon M. Draper

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Visit this resource to learn more about the author Sharon M. Draper. Provides a biography and photograph of this author.
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Primary
New York Times

New York Times: Books: James Baldwin: Reflections of a Maverick

For Students 9th - 10th
The conversation between Baldwin and Julius Lester is distilled here as they speak about writing, other writers, and
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Walter Dean Myers's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out more about the author Walter Dean Myers when you explore this resource. This resource features a biography of the 1997 Coretta Scott King Award Winner, a booklist of his work, and an interview transcript.
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Other

California Newsreel Teacher's Guide: Black Boy

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you ever read any of Richard Wright's work? This site offers an extensive crosscurricular Teacher's Guide that includes questions for research and writing.
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Website
Other

Zora Neale Hurston: Women in History

For Students 9th - 10th
The African American novelist Zora Neale Hurston is described with facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.
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Website
Scholastic

Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Interview Transcript

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a transcript of an interview between students and the celebrated children's writer, Virginia Hamilton.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Virginia Hamilton's Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A biography of award winning novelist Virginia Hamilton.