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Kindergarten Memories
Young scholars create a monthly memory and compile it into a Kindergarten Memory Book. In this memory book lesson plan, students create a monthly memory page. Young scholars create a graphic organizer in Kidspiration which is developed...
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Novel Evaluation Presentations
Students summarize and make predictions about the novel, "Huckleberry Finn". They discuss their opinions with the class. They give a one-minute novel evaluation about another novel and choose a novel based on their classmate's...
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THE POLITICAL DR. SEUSS
Students identify literature that conveys themes and lessons as they apply to various life situations and experiences. They discover some of the themes of Dr. Seuss's major books by viewing excerpts from and examining a selected film's...
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Heroes and Heroines of the Underground Railroad System (UGRR)
Fourth graders choose one leader, either Tubman or Coffin, and write a persuasive summary paragraph that explains why the leader displays the character traits of a hero/heroine in the UGRR
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Haisln: Recommended Reading Lists
Librarians from a group of independent schools in Houston, TX have chosen hundreds of books covering grade levels from Pre-K through 12, and genres from non-fiction to poetry to fiction. Each entry lists title, author, publisher and...
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Haisln: Recommended Reading Lists
Librarians from a group of independent schools in Houston, TX have chosen hundreds of books covering grade levels from Pre-K through 12, and genres from non-fiction to poetry to fiction. Each entry lists title, author, publisher and...
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Ambrose Bierce (1842 1914)
A synopsis of the life and works of writer Ambrose Bierce, who wrote short stories, poetry and satirical essays. With extensive bibliography and further readings list.
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Poetry Lovers' Page: Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
This collection of Poe's (1809-1849 CE) poems is accessible in an alphabetical listing. There is also a biography of Poe, with links to some of his other works.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Songs My Teacher Taught Me
Twenty day poetry unit plan provided by The Academy of American Poets. Contains three thematic sections: "What is Poetry?", "Poems of Childhood," and "Self and Society." Each section contains a reading list, introduction, analytical...
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Database of Award Winning Children's Literature
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Library of America: Story of the Week
Weekly posting of a work of fiction, poem, character sketch, or essay written by a notable American author. Readers can choose to subscribe to the weekly stories or look through and read stories from a list of previous postings.
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Beltway Poetry Quarterly: Georgia Douglas Johnson
A detailed biography of Georgia Douglas Johnson. With selected works including the poem "YOUR WORLD" and a list of other suggested readings.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Charles Simic
A concise biography of Charles Simic that lists his works and achievements. Includes a photograph.
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Index of Collection of Old Newspaper Anecdotes
Jim Lyons's collection of historical newspaper anecdotes, articles, quotes, and bits and pieces from old newspapers are listed in this index. With a click of the mouse you can read and see many examples.
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Biography: Ralph Waldo Emerson
This website from a professor at Brandeis University provides a biography on Ralph Waldo Emerson in which his childhood, writing career, and his transcendentalist views are discussed. Included are links to related essays and a list of...