Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Have Journal Will Travel: Promoting Family Involvement in Litera

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students build positive memories of literacy activities when they take turns taking home a book bag stuffed with items to encourage literacy interactions with their families.
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Scholastic

Scholastic Authors & Books: Paul Zindel's Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholastic's biography of Paul Zindel contains the author's memories of his early life, career choices, and reasons for writing: "I have to tell stories because that's the way the wiring went in."
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Other

Lopez Books: Joseph Bruchac Essay

For Students 9th - 10th
Joseph Bruchac gives a detailed description of his life and also discusses his involvement as a writer of Native American literature. Bruchac discusses his time as a volunteer teacher in West Africa, his memories of growing up with his...
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Other

Review of the Monkey Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
The writer interviewed Lan Cao about her book. She includes some biographical information in the article as well as discussion of the book.
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Curated OER

Weekly Writes: 52 Weeks of Writing Bliss! The Book

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which should help any writer think more clearly about theme and develop theme in a greater way while writing fiction. Includes tips and advice on theme, including information on repetition, resonance, time, memory/emotion, and...