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Scholastic: Tar Beach

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about the illustrator award winner of the 1992 Coretta Scott King award when you explore this resource. This site provides a description of the book Tar Beach, a discussion guide, and an extension activity.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Tar Beach

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Tar Beach" by Faith Ringgold. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Greenpeace: Explore Alberta a Tar Sands Vacation Video

For Students 9th - 10th
This video is a satirical look at what a summer vacation to the tar sands would be like. Awaken to propane cannons scaring birds off the toxic lakes, take your children to swim at a tarry beach, and so on. You can also check the weather...
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Scholastic: Masterpiece Lesson Faith Ringgold

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource features a look at Faith Ringgold's work "Tar Beach." It provides information on how this author/artist created this story quilt. Find out how you can have your students develop their own autobiographical story quilt.
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Scholastic: Faith Ringgold's Biography

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this site to discover more about the famous author and illustrator Faith Ringgold. This resource features a biography, interview transcript, a booklist, and a link to the author's website.
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Faith Ringgold

For Students 3rd - 8th
Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.

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