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Annenberg Learner: Teaching Reading 3 5: Fostering Book Discussions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This video lesson is part of a year-long unit on immigration. It begins with an introduction to My Name Is Maria Isabel by Alma Flor Ada; the students begin to discuss books they have read about immigrants and how that relates to their...
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Harper Collins: Interview With Sharon Creech

For Students 3rd - 8th
Sharon Creech talks about "Granny Torrelli Makes Soup" and "Heartbeat" in this interview about writing and being a grandparent.
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Loc: Personal Stories and Primary Sources: Conversations With Elders

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students research a topic about their grandparent or elder. They then present what they learned to the class. This lesson provides topics to cover when presenting the information to the class.