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- 4th
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Students research authors on the Web each month in based on the themes in their reading book. They create an author booklet which includes a picture and biographical information. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students collect author cards every time their work meets expectations. They become familiar with a large number of writers of fiction, poetry, essay and drama. They may collect and trade throughout the semester or year. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students use short reading passages to identify, explain, and discuss the author's purpose for writing. After a lecture/demo, students utilize a graphic organizer imbedded in this plan to organize their writing ideas. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to a variety of online resources including encyclopedias and resource directories. They use online sources to research an American author and prepare a PowerPoint presentation with their findings. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students examine different authors and different types of books. They also learn new vocabulary. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students use the Internet to research a studenT author. They use a worksheet to focus their research and identify titles published by the author and biographical information. They write a letter to the author and post any responses. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students prepare an oral or written report about a book they have read. They select their book from a list of four authors that they research using the internet. Students read two books from their selected author. Their report should include information about their author and their opinion about their selected book. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine and identify the characteristics of the different genres of literature. After being read and reading various stories, they identify how different books by the same author carry the same story elements. They discuss how authors use literacy devices as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students will be learning about different American Authors whose works they will be reading throughout the remainder of the year. The students who will take part in this lesson can be at a ninth through twelfth grade level. The authors in this Treasure Hunt span a wide time range as well as a wide range of genres. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students read about several African-American authors for young readers who are listed on the "This Goodly Land" Web site. They complete a graphic organizer for each author and compare and contrast the authors. They discuss and tell how the author's own life experiences may have played a role in the writing of the book. Full Review »
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