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Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: After by Francine Prose

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The shootings at Pleasant Valley were fifty miles away, but at Central High a grief and crisis counselor is hired, security is increased, and privileges are being taken away. If you break the new rules, the punishment is severe. And the...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Liesel Meminger is only nine years old when she is taken to live with a foster family, the Hubermanns, on Himmel Street in Molching, Germany, in the late 1930s. She arrives with few possessions, but among them is The Grave Digger's...
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University of Washington

Uwscc: Healthy Grieving

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on grief and answers to questions about grieving, death, and changing family dynamics.
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PBS

Pbs.org: Education: 7 Ways Teachers & School Leaders Can Support Students in a (Post) Pandemic Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Multiple Pandemics and the Impact on Emotional Health: As students return to school, remediating learning loss is a high priority for school leaders and teachers. While some educators may feel better equipped to address the learning...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died

For Students 3rd - 5th
Death is a very difficult thing to deal with for all of us. If you have a friend who has recently 0lost someone, you may be wondering how you can help. Chances are, that friend is not acting the way she/he normally does and you want to...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: My Pet Died How Can I Feel Better

For Students 3rd - 8th
Pets can be thought of as very special friends and losing one can be a very sad time. Read this article from Kids Health to find out what to do if your pet dies.
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9/11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Lesson Plans, Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collection of 29 lesson plans to use when teaching about September 11, about community service, or about tolerance, among other topics. These lesson plans have been created specifically with grades 3 through 5 in mind.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: C. S. Lewis Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Web English Teacher presents links to information about the famous author C.S. Lewis (1898-1963 CE).
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Eserver

E Server: Poetry Collection: Shakespeare: Sonnet 42

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of William Shakespeare's Sonnet 42.
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PBS

Pbs Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: If Your Child Asks About Fred Rogers' Death

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
PBS provides helpful tips for parents and teachers in talking with children about Fred Rogers' death, and death in general.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Calchas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site focuses on Calchas, ancient Greek seer famous for his interpretations of omens. It includes his ancestry, his part in the Trojan War, and his death.
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PBS

Pbs: How to Help Kids Cope With Disappointment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource will assist adults with helping students to understand how to train students to deal with disappointment in a constructive way.
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Committee for Children

Second Step: Grade K: Lesson 17: Managing Disappointment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This Second Step lesson resource is for kindergarten parents. This resource accompanies Lesson 17: Managing Disappointment.
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Committee for Children

Second Step: Grade K: Lesson 17: Managing Disappointment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
For this lesson from Second Step, students will learn how to handle their disappointment constructively.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "Mother Sauvage" by Guy De Maupassant

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "Mother Sauvage" by French author Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of a grief-stricken mother who took revenge on Prussian invaders in the mid-1800s. (Free site registration offers some additional features,...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Some Clouds

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem is about how one person deals with a loved one's death.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Dealing With Death Discussion Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine experiences and thoughts about death, specifically about the death of a loved one, terminal illness and bereavement support groups. Explore poetry or songs about death and dying and discuss the writer's intent and students' own...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Understanding Different Views on Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine how people come to understand and deal with death in their own ways, and examine the importance of expressing emotions and values surrounding the issue. Analyze how death is portrayed in the media and popular culture.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Defining and Discussing Death

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Develop an awareness of the kinds of losses that one may experience as a human being and the different ways people deal with them. Discuss experiences with dying and the emotions involved, and participate in an imaginary scenario dealing...
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Other

Nancy Polette: "Missing May" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.
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WebMD

Web Md: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a great topic overview of depression. Gives a brief definition, causes, symptoms, and treatment along with answering some commonly asked questions.
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Other

Helping After Neonatal Death

For Students 9th - 10th
H.A.N.D., a support group for those affected by neonatal death, offers information to parents, professionals, family, and friends.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck. George and Lennie are two migrant workers trying to stay employed and out of trouble. Their dream of having their own farm may be...
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Live Wire Media

Good Character: Handling Emotions

For Students 2nd - 8th
Know that it is normal to experience different emotions and learn positive ways to deal with your emotions. This website, which is meant to accompany a video on emotions and good character, provides questions for discussion, activity...

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