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Input needed from middle school teachers

by Linda

May 2, 2008

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I need some titles of books appropriate for middle school
that teachers have used in their classrooms that have no
objectionable material in them. I deal alot with private
or christian schools and finding this age range of book
that is high interest and not too objectionable is rather
difficult. Any inpu...See More

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Cristy That's a tough one, for sure. Almost every book written contains SOME sort of objectionable material. I have found that many science fiction or fantasy novels tend to be very clean...think about the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Hobbit, anything by Brian Jacques, Ender's Game, the Artemis Fowl series...

On 5/02/08, Linda wrote: > I ne...See More

Jun 1, 2008

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Sara On 5/02/08, Linda wrote: > I need some titles of books appropriate for middle school > that teachers have used in their classrooms that have no > objectionable material in them. I deal alot with private > or christian schools and finding this age range of book > that is high interest and not too objectionable is rather > difficult...See More

Jun 1, 2008

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ideas for teaching The Wright 3?

by sally

May 5, 2008

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I can't find ideas on the web for teaching The Wright 3,
i.e., comprehension q's, quizzes, tests, vocab, etc. --just
background info.

I don't want to reinvent the wheel if I don't have to at
this point...

Any ideas?

THANK YOU!

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guest One good thing would be to make them think of words that descroibe the book with every laetter of the alphabet

May 3, 2009

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Vivian or Caitlyn

by Cynthia Libetti

May 9, 2008

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Hi!
I am looking for any children's picture books that have a
character named Vivian or Caitlyn. Does anyone know of any
books?
Thanks

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham

by Linda6OH

May 18, 2008

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I read this book to my 6th graders every year, and they
love it. I have thought about showing Spike Lee's "Four
Little Girls" video after we finish the book, but was
afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for this age. It's not
rated and I haven't had a chance to watch it.

Has anyone seen this and what d...See More

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Kortney On 4/27/09, Sara wrote: > Warning! I purchased this DVD from Amazon, but without a > rating I knew I had to watch it first. I was very shocked > that there was no warnings about this video as it was listed > in a curriculum guide by Teacher Created Resources, which I > find to be reputable. At the beginning of the movie it shows >...See More

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Auntang On 5/18/08, Linda6OH wrote: > I read this book to my 6th graders every year, and they > love it. I have thought about showing Spike Lee's "Four > Little Girls" video after we finish the book, but was > afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for this age. It's not > rated and I haven't had a chance to watch it. > > Has anyone seen th...See More

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Help! Need Great 4th Grade Books

by Bella

May 21, 2008

osted this on the general board, then realized it might be more appropriate here.

Help! I need the titles of at least 7 books for book clubs next year for fourth graders. Somehow a little pot of money opened up (how often does THAT happen?) and I need the titles WITHIN TWO DAYS! I'd like books that meet the following: 1. Kids love them 2....See More

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Sara Holes - kids love it and it has some meaty issues - the treatment of children one of them. Wringer by Spinelli - but be forewarned - the meaty issue is the treatment of animals and children can be upset by the idea that there are indeed people who treat animals poorly. The Breadwinner - great book about a girl who must pretend to be a boy to help h...See More

May 22, 2008

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National Treasure type book

by el-toro

May 22, 2008

Are there any books out there similar to a National Treasure type story that covers historical information specific to Washington DC?

I just got back from our 8th grade class trip and I was disappointed out how unprepared our 8th graders were for understanding what they were seeing...the memorials, capitol building, etc. I know 8th grade S...See More

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Sunnie Templeton Hi...My name is Sunnie Templeton and I have been a Personal Tour Coordinator for Class Act Tours, an Educational Tour Company, for the past 20 years! I understand all too well your disappointed experience on your last class trip to Washington DC, where the students were not as prepared as you had hoped. At Class Act Tours, we provide teachers prior...See More

Aug 7, 2009

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On 8/07/09, Sunnie Templeton wrote: > Hi...My name is Sunnie Temple...See MoreYou didn't answer the question from well over a year ago. If you wanted to place an ad, I'm sure teachers.net would be happy to inform you how. But, posting your ad in a discussion forum is not the way to do it. I might have been interested in your company, but not now.

On 8/07/09, Sunnie Templeton wrote: > Hi...My name is Sunnie Templeton and I have been a Personal > Tour Coordinator for Class Act Tours, an Educational Tour > Company, for the past 20 years! I understand all too well > your disappointed experience on your last class trip to > Washington DC, where the students were not as prepared as you > had hoped. At Class Act Tours, we provide teachers prior to > the trip, fun and engaging assignments to ensure the students > understand the many opportunities and experiences Washington > DC has to offer. We also provide each student with a > Personal Scavenger Hunt which lasts the duration of the trip, > along with many educational scavenger hunts to be used at > individual museums,etc. And yes, we also provide a "National > Treasure" scavenger hunt upon request!! The students are > also provided a fun pocket "work book" and inspirational > diary to provoke meaningful thoughts and questions. We work > hard to make our Washington DC Trips interesting, interactive > and fun, while at the same time incredibly educational!! We > truly feel that when a child visits Washington DC for the > first time, their lives are changed forever.......We feel > privileged to be part of this process with YOU! Please do > not hesitate to contact me if you are ready to coordinate > your 2010 Spring Trip! I'll be happy to assist you with a no > obgligation quote to demonstrate how reasonable our prices > are. Class Act Tours maintains affordable trips so that every > child who wants to attend, the cost will not put a financial > burden on the parents!! Looking forward to hearing from you > and any other teachers who may want to arrange an affordable > and exciting Washington DC or Williamsburg Student Trip for > 2010! > Sunnie Templeton > Class Act Tours > 678 881-0855-Atlanta Office > 202 772-4292-Washington DC Office > [link removed].

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After-school Treasure Reading

by carolg

May 26, 2008

Just thought you might like to know about my after-school Treasure Reading on Friday. It was a fun event and something that anyone could do. I sent out about 100 invitations to first- and second-graders in my after- school Happy Feet club. I used my chapter book The Treasure of Health and Happiness, but you could do this with ANY chapter book if yo...See More

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What Novels to Choose?

by spchtchr

May 28, 2008

My principal tells me that I will be teaching a class called "The Novel" to about 20 juniors and seniors next year. It is a trimester class (12 weeks) and counts as an English elective. I would like to hear your recommendations for novels I might include.

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