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Book Selling Project

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create oral presentations and posters about a book they have read. They try and interest their classmates to read the book by writing persuasive reports.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Mad About Mysteries Book Report

For Students 4th - 7th
In this literature worksheet, students follow the directions to write a review of a mystery. They note the title, author, illustrator, and publisher before examining the characters and clues. They point out passage that show suspense,...
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Curated OER

Computer Book Report

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, after watching a demo by the teacher, fills in his own sample book report card on the computer. They also enter information into a database.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cool Flip Books

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners assemble a flip book to visualize cause and effect, problem solving and sequencing. They use the books to show movement, color and different types of elements of art.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Read 'n' Give -- Planning Our Book Drive

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students design and implement a book drive to benefit their community.
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Interactive
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The Prelude by William Wordsworth

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature worksheet, high schoolers respond to 24 short answer and essay questions about The Prelude. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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Old Testament of the Bible

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Old Testament of the Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this literature instructional activity, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Interactive
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The Plague by Albert Camus

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Albert Camus's The Plague. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Interactive
Curated OER

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer and essay questions about The Return of the Native. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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PPT
Curated OER

Let's Learn Library Language

For Teachers K - 4th
This PowerPoint presentation provides a review of 'library language', vocabulary associated with books and the library such as cover, title, author, illustrator, call number and fiction/nonfiction. Each slide of this PowerPoint displays...
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Curated OER

Insects

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
It's a fact: kids love bugs! With this lesson, young learners explore reading informational texts and conducting research while learning about their favorite insects. Spark learners' interest by reading a book about one kind of bug and...
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Curated OER

Teaching Voluntary Reading

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils participate in a variety of activities to increase their fluency and read for pleasure. They read books of their choice, participate in author talks and book talks, write book reviews, and select favorite books for a class...
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Curated OER

Music Theories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Explore the inception and evolution of hip-hop music as a springboard for writing music reviews and researching other genres of music. Learners will read and discuss the Times' article, From Underground Music to Fashion Statement to then...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

A Strong Right Arm

For Students 4th - 6th
Through the book A Strong Right Arm by Michelle Y. Green, learners discuss the implications of a women playing on a Negro League baseball team. There are so many rich discussions that can be inspired by the questions in this packet.
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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Unit 9: The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller

For Teachers 5th Standards
A novel study examines The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller. Fifth graders participate in daily readings, discussions, and assignments following an "ask, explore, imagine, observe, and understand" routine. A final performance...
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Curated OER

Esperanza Rising - Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learn about Mexican culture while simultaneously strengthening reading, writing and computer skills. In order to get the most out of Esperanza Rising, pupils should have prior knowledge of Mexican culture. Therefore, there are links to a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Timeline of Historical Fiction

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create a historical fiction timeline. They review the literature through the perspective of history (writing prompts provided). Students create a book cover illustration to appear with the book review in the appropriate spot on...
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Unit Plan
Lerner Publishing

Living or Nonliving

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
It's alive! Or is it? Through a series of shared readings, whole class activities, and independent exercises children explore the difference between living and non-living things, creating a pair of printable books to demonstrate their...
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Unit Plan
Lerner Publishing

Meet the Dinosaurs

For Teachers K - 3rd Standards
Take your class of youngsters on a prehistoric adventure with this four-lesson series on dinosaurs. Accompanying the Meet the Dinosaurs books by Don Lessem, these lessons engage children in writing their own dinosaur books, making...
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Activity
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The Metamorphosis: Vocabulary Bingo

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis is one of the most fascinating pieces of literature from the 20th century, and its rich vocabulary is one of the reasons it has endured for over a century. Help learners of all levels work through new...
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Lerner Publishing

Teaching Habitats

For Teachers 1st Standards
What makes up a habitat? Use this resource to engage first graders in the exploration of desert, wetland, forest, and ocean habitats. Youngsters classify plants and animals into the four distinct habitats through drawings and cutting and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Night Of The Twisters/ Judging A Book By Its Cover

For Students 6th - 8th
In this language arts activity, students examine the front cover of the novel and then write out some opinions pertaining to the meaning. Then students design their own cover.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Clever Cooking Book Review Directions

For Students 4th - 6th
For this literature and literacy worksheet, learners select a recipe from a cookbook to review. They investigate the type of food it entails, the ingredients and tools need to make the food, and the safety concerns. They cook the recipe...

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