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New Book to buy as gifts

by Readingteach

Dec 8, 2009

I was looking for a book to buy as a gift and hit on My Mother's Tattoo and others stories for Kids by Nanette Avery. It is on Amazon and just came out. I'm getting it for my own neice and nephew for Christmas.

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Issy On 12/08/09, Readingteach wrote: > I was looking for a book to buy as a gift and hit on My > Mother's Tattoo and others stories for Kids by Nanette > Avery. It is on Amazon and just came out. I'm getting it > for my own neice and nephew for Christmas.

Thanks for the idea, it looks great since I have a few little kids of my own...See More

Dec 9, 2009

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Barb Wills This is another great one. It is by Durinda Kelley and is very educational. It too can be purchased on Amazon. The title is Are you asking about an animal of plant? One of the examples is an elephant ear,

On 12/09/09, Issy wrote: > On 12/08/09, Readingteach wrote: >> I was looking for a book to buy as a gift and hit on My >>...See More

Dec 22, 2009

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Where you can find educational articles

by Carmen

Dec 9, 2009

Dear Fellow Teacher:

For articles on psycho-educational approaches for managing disruptive students, and in alternative teaching techniques to help low achieving students, visit my Author's Page on Associated Content.com. I'm publishing several articles monthly, so there's always something new to read. The articles are also posted on my Fa...See More

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Hemingway's safari

by Researcher

Dec 11, 2009

I need info on Hemingway's first African Safari. Info such as his supplies, what game he was hunting, etc. Detailed as possible, please.

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C'est moi On 12/11/09, Researcher wrote: > I need info on Hemingway's first African Safari. Info such > as his supplies, what game he was hunting, etc. Detailed as > possible, please.

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Hemingway's safari, oh, yes. For supplies, he carried several cases of gin and schtch, 20 lobs of beef jerky, and 15 very large cans of Beluga cavi...See More

Dec 12, 2009

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Recommendations for Good Mystery Books

by 4th Grade Group Reading

Dec 27, 2009

Hi. Can anyone give me some recommendations for good mystery books that are appropriate for 4th grade? Would like to start reading in January with class. Thanks for your help.

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LibraryGrl These are some suggestions for 4th Grade Mystery Stories. I make no guarantee that these will fit your students, as every child is different, but these are what I would recommend to someone that came to my library and asked that question. Hope these help!

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet (This is a series. The next two books are The Wright...See MoreThese are some suggestions for 4th Grade Mystery Stories. I make no guarantee that these will fit your students, as every child is different, but these are what I would recommend to someone that came to my library and asked that question. Hope these help!

Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet (This is a series. The next two books are The Wright 3 and The Calder Game) This is a good series to use if you’re doing something on art in the classroom, as they’re art-related mysteries.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg. Also an art-related mystery. It might possibly be just a little bit too advanced for 4th graders, though. It depends on the reading level of your students.

The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a fantastic choice if the children you’re working with are advanced readers. It’s also great if you have a group of children who are interested in ancient history.

Room One by Andrew Clements is a fairly easy read, pretty much right on the normal 4th grade reading level (of course, all kids are different, so there’s no guarantee it would work for your children), and would most likely appeal to boys and girls.

The Man Who Was Poe by Avi. This one’s a little scary, so if your kids get scared easy, I’d probably skip it.

Pish Posh by Ellen Potter. This most likely would appeal to girls, but it depends on the boys in your class. As a general rule, most boys don’t like reading about girls, which is why I left the American Girl Mysteries, American Girl History Mysteries, and the Nancy Drew series off of this list. Again, if you have an advanced group, The 39 Clues series is extremely popular right now, but be warned in advance: they will want to read all six books, and when the next comes out, they will want to devour it as well. We can’t keep them on the shelves where I work!

And, of course, there is the old standby, The Boxcar Children. It’s not as popular any more, but usually if you can get kids started on it, they get pretty hooked. It’s a nice, long series, too. There are two boys and two girls in it as the main characters, as well, so it has equal appeal to both boys and girls.

On 12/27/09, 4th Grade Group Reading wrote: > Hi. Can anyone give me some recommendations for good > mystery books that are appropriate for 4th grade? Would > like to start reading in January with class. Thanks for > your help.

Feb 13, 2010

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Books about Native Americans

by Danielle Carmesin

Dec 29, 2009

I am trying to compile a bibliography for books about Native Americans. I would love to know what you're using in your classroom and how students are responding. Thank you

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Cece I have used the site Oyate.org with great success to find authentic Native American literature. The site is currently under re-construction, but still has some resources up and running. See if you can get the book A Broken Flute from the library, it's an excellent resource. It's important to remember that many of the books written about Native Amer...See More

Dec 31, 2009

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Sara On 12/29/09, Danielle Carmesin wrote: > I am trying to compile a bibliography for books about > Native Americans. I would love to know what you're using in > your classroom and how students are responding. Thank you

An old favorite for me is Light in the Forest. I like Dogsong too.

Jan 27, 2010

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Myths

by Alexis

Jan 24, 2010

I have to teach a unit on Myths to 3rd and 4th graders. Can someone give some good easy to read books to use? This is so new to me.

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Rachel On 1/24/10, Alexis wrote: > I have to teach a unit on Myths to 3rd and 4th graders. Can > someone give some good easy to read books to use? This is > so new to me.

Nomad press has a new book on Myths coming out in March, all their books are activity based which might work for you if you can wait that long

Jan 25, 2010

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LibraryGrl D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths by Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire is a great choice for an age-appropriate book on myths.

Edith Hamilton's Mythology would also be a great resource for you as a teacher.

On 1/24/10, Alexis wrote: > I have to teach a unit on Myths to 3rd and 4th graders. Can > someone give some good easy to read b...See More

Feb 13, 2010

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Chapter books on space? Recommendations?

by Victoria

Jan 27, 2010

I teach students in 2nd through 8th grade in our gifted program. I will begin a space unit in about a month and I'm trying to find some chapter books that I can tie in to the unit.

Does anyone have any good books you can recommend for any of these levels (2nd-8th grade)?

I really appreciate any help!

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rachel k benoit On 1/27/10, Victoria wrote: > I teach students in 2nd through 8th grade in our gifted > program. I will begin a space unit in about a month and > I'm trying to find some chapter books that I can tie in to > the unit. > > Does anyone have any good books you can recommend for any > of these levels (2nd-8th grade)? > > I rea...See More

Jan 27, 2010

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Jen lanetary Personalities isn't a chapter book necessarily, but it's a fun, colorful rhyming book. Kids love it, and it's full of facts about each of the planets. It also includes an activity guide at the end. Go to [link removed].

On 1/27/10, Victoria wrote: > I teach students in 2nd through 8th grade in our gifted > program. I will be...See More

Jan 28, 2010

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I messed up BIG! Help!

by BethAnn

Jan 28, 2010

I teach 6th grade L.A. When I was taking children's lit in college, I read The Silent Boy by Lois Lowry. I ran across it at the book store, remembered it as a good book, bought it, and started reading it to my 6th graders.

Well, yes, it is a good book; however, I don't remember some "mature" aspects of the book.

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Sara It is a good lesson to have learned. When in doubt, leave it out I'd say. You're saying you wouldn't choose this book again. For that reason leave out/soften/alter/abridge the parts that are not appropriate for 6th grade. Why read them if you think they're wrong for your class? And why risk a parent call asking why you chose this book and your trut...See More

Jan 29, 2010

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Rosie I have never heard of this book, yet I love Lois Lowry. Find out if the book is available in the school library. If so, then the students could have read it themselves.

I teach fourth grade and while researching the greek gods, at World Book online-subscription paid for the school, the students saw a picture of the Venus de Milo-naked scu...See MoreI have never heard of this book, yet I love Lois Lowry. Find out if the book is available in the school library. If so, then the students could have read it themselves.

I teach fourth grade and while researching the greek gods, at World Book online-subscription paid for the school, the students saw a picture of the Venus de Milo-naked sculpture. Lots of giggles, but I just told them if they aren't mature enough to handle greek myths we can stop. Most of them stopped, as they love our year long study of Greek Mythology.

On 1/29/10, Sara wrote: > It is a good lesson to have learned. When in doubt, leave it > out I'd say. You're saying you wouldn't choose this book > again. For that reason leave out/soften/alter/abridge the > parts that are not appropriate for 6th grade. Why read them > if you think they're wrong for your class? And why risk a > parent call asking why you chose this book and your truthful > answer would have to be - "I didn't reread it before reading > it." > > We can't do everything but that answer could lead that parent > to think you're not a thinking teacher. > > Which would be a shame for clearly you are. And you're not a > prude, you're a caring teacher. When in doubt, leave it out. > > You could even put the book aside altogether and make up some > excuse. > > >>> There are insinuations regarding an illegitimate baby. >> There was one part in the chapter where the main character >> caught the neighbor boy and a hired girl in the barn. The >> books says something about the girl having to tie her >> apron. I changed that part and said that the girl saw them >> kissing. >> >> Should I omit, add, and reword to make it more >> appropriate? Should I finish the book as it is and just >> focus more on the main character's role and not make a huge >> deal about the mature aspects? >> >> This book is listed as 5th - 8th grade level. Maybe I am >> just being a prude, but this really has me stressed. I >> really don't know what to do. >> >> Yes, I have SO learned my lesson. Never, ever, ever, read >> a book without re-reading it first. >> >> Please help me on this one! >> >> BethAnn >>

Jan 30, 2010

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johnny tremain

by tiffany richards

Jan 31, 2010

Hi i remember in 6th grade reading johnny tremain and the teacher giving us this recipe we could make as an activity and it was supposed to be this scone or shortbread type recipe similar to something johnny ate. I really want ot make it again but dont have it anymore does anyone know where my teacher may have got this recipe or know it themselves?...See More

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wordwitch Could it be Johnny cakes? I only remember him drinking coffee and hot chocolate at the inn/tavern.

On 1/31/10, tiffany richards wrote: > Hi i remember in 6th grade reading johnny tremain and the > teacher giving us this recipe we could make as an activity > and it was supposed to be this scone or shortbread type > recipe simila...See More

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jlw On 1/31/10, tiffany richards wrote: > Hi i remember in 6th grade reading johnny tremain and the > teacher giving us this recipe we could make as an activity > and it was supposed to be this scone or shortbread type > recipe similar to something johnny ate. I really want ot > make it again but dont have it anymore does anyone know >...See More

Feb 4, 2010

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A Day's Work by Eve Bunting-Intro activity

by 2nd Grade Teacher

Feb 20, 2010

Any ideas for introducing this book to 2nd graders. I want to make it interesting. I already have a ton of great lesson plans for the book, just don't know how to introduce it. My students are all hispanic, but I don't think any of their parents are day laborers. Most work in agriculture.

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