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Vocabulary Common Core RI.4.5 literature circles
Book activities for: "Whoosh! ! Lonnie Johnson’s . . . Inventions"
About This Book
This is an upbeat and inspiring success story for all readers--young and old.
While was working on a new way to cool refrigerators and air conditioners, Lonnie combined water with a blast of air pressure and -- whoosh! -- the Super Soaker was invented. Selling it to toymakers was a different matter. But Lonnie persevered and was rewarded for his hard work. He continues today encouraging young scientists and with his work--using heat sources for creating power.
Whoosh! : Lo
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2nd - 5th
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Book activities for "I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark"
About This Book
This is a well-illustrated book telling the story of a strong, female role model. All girls should read it. In my opinion, every parent and grandparent should buy this book for their son or daughter and read it with them! This books teaches us important lessons about conflict and how it can be both handled without hatred and unfriendliness It also demonstrates how doing this can bring about change. Ruth is persistent throughout her life about standing up for what is right.
I
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "One Plastic Bag"
About This Book
This is a wonderful book to get kids and adults thinking of the consequences of garbage vs reusing and recycling.
The rich illustrations and lyrical language will have children wanting to read it over and over.
It shows that solving a problem comes out of personal need and that people working together over a period of time can bring change. One person can make a difference.
Summary: When Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle plastic bags that were polluting the streets an
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx"
About This Book
To many people, the historic appointment of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is an inspiration. Sotomayor is someone who is Hispanic, a woman, a diabetic and someone who has struggled against difficult challenges. These are all reason for her to be respected and admired. The book is presented in a way that it can be read to children easily. Although many books offer life lessons, few can point to such a marvelous and amiable real life person who inspires such a great deal
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "No Monkeys, No Chocolate"
About This Book
This is a trifecta begging for at least three readings. The basic story-like text is the first layer. One more reading will allow the reader to grasp the delicate connections in this balance of settings. And a third reading gives the reader the humorous comments and the interaction between the two bookworms on the pages.
No Monkeys, No Chocolate
by Melissa Stewart (Author), Allen Young (Author), Nicole Wong (Illustrator)
Honors and Awards for this book:
National Science Te
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2nd - 4th
Book activities for: Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
This is a packet of activities and worksheets to accompany this book. There are comprehension and vocabulary activities of various levels. They would be good for whole group, individuals and small groups for homework, in-school, and enrichment purposes.
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2nd - 5th
Book activities for "Ada’s Violin: the Story of . . . of Paraguay
About This Book
This is truly an uplifting story . The ingenuity shown in the creation of these
instruments is truly impressive. The illustrator utilizes a vivid collage method to bring the book to life. The author includes notes, links, sources and a quote from Margaret Mead, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
This book touches your heart and contains some great discussion material.
Publisher: Simo
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2nd - 4th
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Interventions Made Easy: Reading Comprehension
Do you have students who continuously struggle with comprehending informational text? This detailed (research-based) intervention plan is great for teachers who have students in the RTI process! It contains a detailed 3-day Tier plan that allows the teacher to easily organize their intervention time and allows the students' interests to lead the instruction.
First, make plenty of copies of the graphic organizers and the intervention plan. Place all of these in an easily accessible notebook.
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2nd - 8th
mCLASS Reading 3D Written Vocabulary Flash Cards
mCLASS Reading 3D Written Vocabulary Flash Cards. The set includes a total of 59 words used in the written comprehension component of Reading 3D. Each card is labeled with the grade level standard it aligns with.
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K - 5th
Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France
About This Book
This book is a history, critical thinking, and science lesson all rolled into one. With the explanation of the scientific method, the clever play on words, and the synopsis of Ben Franklin's life in France, this a book for all ages. Even teaches the reader a little French. This is not merely a picture book. Rockliff doesn't just talk about the specific incident of Mesmer in France, but uses it as a clever way of describing the placebo effect. Ben Franklin used the scientific m
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured . . . America"
About This Book
This is the true story of a Renaissance man and the first black American photographer. I was only vaguely familiar with the work of this man but I now have a great appreciation for this man--for both his artistry and humanity. It has both beautiful illustrations and lyrical verse. This is a must read--even for older readers.
Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America
Written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrated by Jamey Christoph
Age Range: 5 - 8
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton"
About This Book
He loved language and he loved words. So much so that George taught himself to read. This book is beautiful to see and inspiring to hear. It leaves us knowing something more about this world. George remained trapped between slavery and freedom during the Civil War era. But his words gave him freedom. The illustrations portray the life of a slave during this period of time.
Poet: The Remarkable Story of George Moses Horton
Written and illustrated by Don Tate
Age Range: 7
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "Game Changer; John McLendon and the Secret Game"
About This Book
It was a basketball game like no other up to this point.
This is a powerful and fascinating story about one man’s contributions toward ending racism and promoting greater understanding. It would seem nearly unimaginable to young people today that there was such extreme racism. But it is through books such as this one they will learn this history.
Game Changer; John McLendon and the Secret Game
written by John Coy
illustrated by Randy DuBurke
Age Range: 7-10 years
Grade Le
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for: "Funny Bones: Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras"
About This Book
Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities known as calaveras came to be. Calaveras are the creation of Mexican artist José Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852–1913). Posada first drew political cartoons that amused the local populations but not the politicians. Mexico was not known for its freedom of speech.
He is best known today for his calavera drawings although he continued to draw
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2nd - 5th
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Book activities for "Erosion: How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil . . . Dust B
About This ProductThese activities can be used for individual, small group, for whole class. They could also be used as homework, with guided groups, or with book groups. Small groups could be working on different activities at the same time. The book can be read aloud and selected activities done in class. They could be useful laminated and in a literacy center. It is always a better learning experience if books are discussed in pairs or in groups, in my opinion. Pairs or groups of students ca
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2nd - 5th
Book Activities for "Sprouting Wings: the True Story of James Herman Banning. .
These activities can be used for individual, small group, for whole class. They could also be used as homework, with guided groups, or with book groups. Small groups could be working on different activities at the same time. The book can be read aloud and selected activities done in class. They could be useful laminated and in a literacy center. It is always a better learning experience if books are discussed in pairs or in groups, in my opinion. Pairs or groups of students can also complete mo
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2nd - 5th
Book activities for "Angels Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain"
About This Book
Summary: This is a fascinating and touching resource for young readers in elementary school. There are many photographs and reproductions of American propaganda from this time period. The book is a pictorial and written history of the many different nationalities coming to America from the Pacific for entrance into the United States through Angel Island, the Ellis Island of the West.
Angel Island : Gateway to Gold Mountain
by Russell Freedman
Clarion Books, 2014
ISBN: 9780
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3rd - 5th
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Book activities for "Eleanor, Quiet No More: the Life of Eleanor Roosevelt"
This is a wonderful book on so many levels. Beautifully illustrated and written, the book is peppered with many of her famous quotes.
Eleanor was quiet, withdrawn, and suffered from low self-esteem. Yet, she became a great woman and advocate for those less fortunate. After the death of her husband she continued to be an advocate for change. Racism, child labor, gender equality, and mental illness among war veterans were issues that she faced and attempted to improve.
Eleanor, Quiet No M
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for: "Landed"
These activities can be used for individual, small group, for whole class. They could also be used as homework, with guided groups, or with book groups. Small groups could be working on different activities at the same time. The book can be read aloud and selected activities done in class. They could be useful laminated and in a literacy center. It is always a better learning experience if books are discussed in pairs or in groups, in my opinion. Pairs or groups of students can also complete mo
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2nd - 5th
Book activities for "Frederick's Journey: The Life of Frederick Douglass"
About This Book
This is an account of a man whose life is an incredible story of both perseverance and hope. His is a success story of a man born a slave who suffered for years. Because of his determination to learn to read, he was eventually able to live successfully as a free man. His life is an inspiration to all.
The amazing illustrations by London Ladd add to the power of this book..
To learn more about the author, go to http://doreenrappaport.com/.
To learn more about the illustrato
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2nd - 4th
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Book activities for "Strong as Sandow: How Eugen Sandow Became . . . on Earth"
About This Book
Mr. Tate tells Sandow's story in a way that is factual and inspirational. The illustrations and text are perfectly blended to tell the story of overcoming obstacles to reach a goal. There is a glimpse into the history of the period. In the back matter, there is even a list of bodybuilding exercises--good for indoor recess!
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Publication Date: August 22, 2017
Written and Illustrated by Don Tate
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Reading Level: 4.3
ISBN: 9781
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2nd - 4th
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