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Good Old-Fashioned Books

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Teen Read Week offers learners the chance to discover the educational, as well as entertainment, value of reading.
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The Gardener

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Here is one of the better presentations I've come across! This one uses the book, The Gardener to help learners enter the world of creative writing while learning a whole lot about the world of gardening. This fantastic PowerPoint...
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Reading Partnership Book Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students choose a book and read it with a partner throughout the week. They discuss and evaluate the text with their partner as well as complete a question form. They desing and choose a way to present their book to their peers in the...
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Getting the Best out of Book Buddies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the best approaches to reading with book buddies (younger students). Young scholars create a student-friendly definition for "mentor" and identify traits of a success that a mentor displays. They examine...
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Books for Teaching About Colors

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore colors through books. In this lesson students read books about colors. The lesson is divided by color and within each color there is a list of books about that color. Moreover each color section also includes an activity...
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Book Party

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compile a list of titles and authors worthy of having their own festivals, then research and write proposals outlining the activities for a specific book festival. They write analytical letters from the perspective of the author...
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Master Artist Star Book

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a famous artist. They create a star book in which every fifth page must contain information about the artist in an envelope they made.
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Collage/Symbol/Message Concertina Book

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use a collage method to create a concertina book that presents one theme on one side and another theme on the other side.
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Books - First Impressions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this literature choice worksheet, students choose a book from a library. They draw the cover of the book and write a statement telling why they choose the book.
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Information from Book Covers

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this book cover information instructional activity, students choose a book cover to examine and respond to 7 questions regarding the cover.
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Book: The Southern Colonies: Quest for Prosperity

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils, after reading Chapter 1 in the book, "The Southern Colonies: Quest for Prosperity,"begin to analyze the motivation behind European colonization. They convey the setting of the scene into a writing piece to illustrate the picture...
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The Learning Book

For Teachers 1st
Students make a "Learning Book" with the skills needed to be a successful learning in school. They review basic learning skills by making a book and singing "The Learning Song". They demonstrate skills needed to be a successful learner.
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Catfish Coloring Book

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this catfish coloring book worksheet, students read information about catfish and color pictures in a twenty-page coloring book. Final page contains recipes.
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Book Review

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Planning on assigning a book review? High school and college-level writers will benefit from a presentation that provides step-by-step directions for crafting a review. Before, during, and after reading tips are included.
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Children's Book Creations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a children's book version of the Japanese folk story "Momotaro Boy of the Peach" and present the story to elementary students. For this children's book lesson, students design their book to explain Japanese culture to...
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Making a Non-Fiction Big Book

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Writing a non-fiction big book can help students learn about research techniques, note taking, and other skills.
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Interactive
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"London Bridges" Book Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this London Bridges quiz learning exercise, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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"Love Story" Book Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Love Story quiz worksheet, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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"Memories of Midnight" Book Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Memories of Midnight quiz worksheet, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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"Pilgrim's Inn" Book Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Pilgrim's Inn quiz learning exercise, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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"Princess Daisy" Book Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Princess Daisy quiz worksheet, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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"Lolita" Book Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Lolita quiz worksheet, students take a seven question online quiz about the book. Page has multiple ads and links to answers, additional resources and Facebook.
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Newbery Award Winners

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders select a book from the Newbery list and read it. They write a short summary of the book without giving away the ending and then research the book's author. They write a book review and, finally, incorporate all of this onto...
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My Favorite Story

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss their favorite book. In this book discussion lesson, students name the title and tell what makes the book special. Students also review the setting, plot, conflict, and resolution. Students make a book that tells all of...