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Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Discussion Guide

Use these enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl.

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Literature

Banned Books and Censorship

Reading and Literature

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An Autobiographical Poem

Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject matter.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Nelson Mandela Biography: A Reading Warm-Up

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Nobel Peace Prize recipient Nelson Mandela and answer…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

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Walt Disney Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up

Discover the magic of Walt Disney while improving students' nonfiction reading skills. This printable warm-up includes a…

Subjects:

Reading

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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ACTIVITIES

Pride and Prejudice Reading Guide

Introduce students to Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen's most popular novel, through a book synopsis and author…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Novels

Literary Style and Techniques

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 5 & 6)

In this printable warm-up, students read a short biography on Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Literary Biographies

Language Arts and Writing

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Digital Book Library from DK

Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences with these beautifully illustrated, digital…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Informational Texts

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The Henry Books: A Teacher's Guide

Introduce students to the life and philosophy of Henry David Thoreau through the Henry Bear picture books and related…

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Literary Biographies

Nonfiction Literature

Literature

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Sense and Sensibility

Use a teaching guide that includes a synopsis of Sense and Sensibility, great discussion questions, and Web links.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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We Beat the Street Discussion Guide

Provoke students' thoughts on peer pressure, friendship, and their goals in life with discussion questions for We Beat…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Heroes & Role Models

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Rachel Carson: The Coming of a Silent Spring

Enhance reading comprehension with a lesson that is centered around a biography about environmentalist Rachel Carson.

Subjects

Language Arts and Writing

Reading and Literature

Ecology

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Common Core Lesson Plans for the Who Was...? Series

Use the activities throughout this guide with the Who Was...? Series for teaching specific historical events, studying…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Social Studies and History

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Michelle Kwan Reading Warm-Up

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Olympic athlete Michelle Kwan and answer reading…

Subjects:

Literary Biographies

Olympic Games

Physical Education and Fitness

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Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up: Sacagawea Biography

In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the life of an explorer. Use this short biography on Sacagawea…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Native-American History (American Indians)

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The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz

Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

American History/U.S. History

Twentieth Century

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Eyewitness: Dinosaur

Discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Packed with real dinosaur fossils, this book features computer…

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Dinosaurs (Paleontology)

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Theodor Seuss Geisel Biography

Read about the life and career of beloved author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel. This biography reading warm-up…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Authors

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WORKSHEETS

Storytelling Through Art

Teach sequence and storytelling skills with this activity. Students will create an illustrated four-panel story related…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Composition

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Listening Is an Act of Love Teacher's Guide

Celebrate communication skills with this teacher's guide to Lisa Winkler's Listening Is an Act of Love: A Celebration of…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Storytelling

Language Arts and Writing

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Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote Teacher's Guide

Introduce elementary students to Elizabeth Cady Stanton—an abolitionist and important figure in the suffragist…

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Reading and Literature

Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

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Spoonerisms Activity

Pupils will learn about Spoonerisms, instances in speech when the initial letters or syllables of words are switched,…

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

Writing

Literacy

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Up Close: Bill Gates Discussion Guide

Further students' understanding of technology and civilization through these reading comprehension and discussion…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

Society Development and Technology

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LESSON PLANS

Birthday Buddies

Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.

Subjects

Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells

Books

Literature

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Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass Activity & Discussion Guide

Use the children's book Friends for Freedom: The Story of Susan B. Anthony & Frederick Douglass to teach students about…

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Nonfiction Literature

Literary Biographies

Suffrage and Women's Rights

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