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Kids Health: When It's Just You After School

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you ever spend any time home alone, you know that there are pluses and minuses to the situation. Sometimes it is nice to just have your whole house to yourself, but other times you are lonely and bored. It is very important that you...
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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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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

For Students 5th - 8th
Two lonely children create an imaginary kingdom for themselves in the woods. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Patterson. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'dell

For Students 5th - 9th
Karana's tribe has lived on the Island of the Blue Dolphins for centuries, but a tragedy forces them to leave. When Karana gets left behind, she must learn to live alone. Selected (10) reading passages (grades 5-9) to pair with the novel...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

For Students 9th - 10th
After Noah's dad is arrested for sinking a casino boat he believed was dumping sewage into the ocean, Noah must prove that his suspicions are right and stop the boat from further polluting the ocean. Selected (8) reading passages (grades...
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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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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Beast in the Jungle by Henry James

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "The Beast in the Jungle" considered to be one of the best narratives by Henry James. This novel centers around the universal themes of loneliness, fate, love, and death.
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Classic Reader: Clarence by Bret Harte

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of "Clarence" by Bret Harte. Clarence is the wealthy main character who struggles with loneliness.
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Shmoop: A Clean, Well Lighted Place

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Ernest Hemingway's story, A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, in this interesting site that examines the characters and focuses on the themes of loneliness and isolation.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Chorus Girl by Anton Chekhov

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the short story "The Chorus Girl" by Anton Chekhov that revolves around the themes of adultery, trust, guilt, and loneliness.

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