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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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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 of the book. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students draw a picture based on interpreting and gathering information from different studenT books. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 4th
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Students examine the life and books of author Barbara Park. They read her interviews and examine her Junie B. Jones series. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study a scientific phenomenon while determining author's purpose in several selections. They publish their research on a website, and write a newspaper to be shared with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students study the function of book covers, title pages, table of contents, author pages and opinion blurbs. They practice skimming and browsing as reading strategies, form opinions of books. They write and publish a book. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students listen to multiple versions of popular songs. They discuss the spin that different performers put on their songs, and use this as a lead in for various points of view for the same story. Students copy sections from the work of one author, and rewrite the section in their own words. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th - 12th
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Students examine several literary works by the same author to gain examineing of the author's political views as expressed within a fictional context. They determine whether those views are clearly expressed or obscured by other facets of the writer's style. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine the writing techniques of professional authors and apply them to their own work. In pairs, they email authors to discover the tricks of the trade. Students create their own Website for their work. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students select an author to research. They brainstorm a list of questions to guide research, locate information via the internet, record relevant notes in a structured format and present main ideas from research via a PowerPoint presentation. They select a book written by the author and present an oral reading that exhibits appropriate expression, pace, phrasing, and word accuracy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and American author and nominate them for an award. They determine significant accomplishments of their author's career and life. They access the Biography Resource Center and research their author. Full Review »
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