Kevin Driscoll
(Los Angeles - United States)I taught Computer Science and Mathematics from 2004-2007 at Prospect Hill Academy Charter School in Cambridge, MA. Since then, I completed a Master's degree in Comparative Media Studies at MIT and am now a PhD candidate in Communication at University of ...
Newbery Literature Guides
Description:Discussion questions, vocabulary and reading comprehension activities for Newbery Medal winners. The Newbery is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Activity: Exercise
- Curriculum: Study Guide/Notes
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- Contributed By: Ginger Lindberg
Caldecott/Newbery Literature Series
Description:Produced by Scholastic, the titles in this series are based on award-winning children’s books. With titles from such authors as Maurice Sendak, Robert McCloskey, Verna Aardema, and Tomie DePaola, the series encourages children to read and have a greater appreciation for literature.
Includes online videos and accompanying teacher's guides with viewing activites for the following titles:
The Amazing Bone - William Steig
Andy and the Lion - James Daugherty
Blueberries for Sal - Robert McCloskey
Crow Boy - Taro Yashima
Doctor DeSoto - William Steig
Drummer Hoff - Ed Emberley
Duke Ellington - Andrea David Pinkey, ill by Brian Pinkney
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - James Marshall
In the Night Kitchen - Maurice Sendak
John Henry - Julius Lester, ill by Jerry Pinkney
Make Way for Ducklings - Robert McCloskey
Millions of Cats - Wanda Gag
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - John Steptoe
Officer Buckle and Gloria - Peggy Rathmann
Owen - Keven Henkes
The Paper Boy - Dav Pilkey
Rapunzel - Paul O. Zelinsky
Stone Soup - Marcia Brown
A Story, A Story - Gail E. Haley
Strega Nonna - Tomie de Paola
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - William Steig
Time of Wonder - Robert McCloskey
Village of Round and Square Houses - Ann Grifalconi
Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak
Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears - Leo & Diane Dillon
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin - Lloyd Moss, ill by Marjorie Priceman
Zlateh the Goat - Isaac Bashevis Singer
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Preschool / Ages 0-4
- Kindergarten-Grade 2 / Ages 5-7
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- primary
- early
- childhood
- pre-k
- prek
- pre-kindergarten
- nursery
- pre-school
- elementary
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- Activity: Exercise
Produced by Scholastic, the titles in this series are based on award-winning children’s books. With titles from such authors as Maurice Sendak, Robert McCloskey, Verna Aardema, and Tomie DePaola, the series encourages children to read and have a greater appreciation for literature.
Includes online videos and accompanying teacher's guides with viewing activites for the following titles:The Amazing Bone - William Steig
Andy and the Lion - James Daugherty
Blueberries for Sal - Robert McCloskey
Crow Boy - Taro Yashima
Doctor DeSoto - William Steig
Drummer Hoff - Ed Emberley
Duke Ellington - Andrea David Pinkey, ill by Brian Pinkney
Goldilocks and the Three Bears - James Marshall
In the Night Kitchen - Maurice Sendak
John Henry - Julius Lester, ill by Jerry Pinkney
Make Way for Ducklings - Robert McCloskey
Millions of Cats - Wanda Gag
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters - John Steptoe
Officer Buckle and Gloria - Peggy Rathmann
Owen - Keven Henkes
The Paper Boy - Dav Pilkey
Rapunzel - Paul O. Zelinsky
Stone Soup - Marcia Brown
A Story, A Story - Gail E. Haley
Strega Nonna - Tomie de Paola
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble - William Steig
Time of Wonder - Robert McCloskey
Village of Round and Square Houses - Ann Grifalconi
Where the Wild Things Are - Maurice Sendak
Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears - Leo & Diane Dillon
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin - Lloyd Moss, ill by Marjorie Priceman
Zlateh the Goat - Isaac Bashevis Singer
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The Giver
Description:Resources on teaching The Giver by Lois Lowry
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Curriculum: Study Guide/Notes
- Activity: Exercise
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Holes
Description:This collection contains roadmaps and vocabulary exercises pertaining to Louis Sachar's "Holes."
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Unit
Mrs. Frisbee Writing Project
Description:Three different outlined essay options based on the novel Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (a great read, by the way!)
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Asset: Audio/Speech/Lecture
Three different outlined essay options based on the novel Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (a great read, by the way!)
Number the Stars
Description:Resources for teaching Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- Activity: Exercise
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Description:This collection contains roadmaps and vocabulary exercises pertaining to Mildred D. Taylor's "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry."
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Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Curriculum: Unit

