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103 Things to Do Before/During/After Reading
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The highly-respected Reading Rockets program offers both teachers and students a toolkit of ways to connect more actively with the materials they read. Some of these techniques are specifically for fiction-reading, others are designed for reading nonfiction and informational texts, while others are useful for any text.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
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This collection uses primary sources to explore The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Literature
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Susan Ketcham
Date Added:
04/11/2016
AdLit.org: Literacy Practices Interview
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Literacy practices interviews are informal assessments that elicit information on students' reading and writing activities, including their free-time reading habits, their access to books, and their attitudes toward reading and writing. Use the interviews in one-on-one or small, focus group-like settings.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Practitioner Support
Material Type:
Lesson
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
AdLit.org
Date Added:
09/05/2022
The American Indian Movement, 1968-1978
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This collection uses primary sources to explore the American Indian Movement between 1968 and 1978. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:
American History
Social Studies
Material Type:
Primary Source
Provider:
Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:
Primary Source Sets
Author:
Franky Abbott
Date Added:
04/11/2016
Author Interviews: Gail Gibbons
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Watch this interview with children's nonfiction author Gail Gibbons to learn how she goes about crafting her illustrated explanations. Biographical information, a selected book list and transcripts of the interview are also part of the site.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Author Interviews: Jane Yolen
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The Reading Rockets project offers this exclusive and extensive interivew with Jane Yolen. It can be watched as a series of video clips, or you can read the transcripts. There is also a brief biographical sketch. Links to some of her books are included as well.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Author Interviews: Lois Ehlert
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Children and adults enjoy participating in Lois Ehlert's colorful books. She discusses her work in this video interview with Reading Rockets. Also included at the site are biographical notes, a transcript of the interview and a list of some of her books.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Author Interviews: Norman Bridwell
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Besides watching video clips of an interview with the creator of the beloved big red dog, you can get biographical information and link to several of Bridwell's books at this site. Transcripts of the interview are available.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Author Interviews: Pat Mora
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Mexican-American author Pat Mora discusses her work and her life in this video interview. Biographical information, a list of selected books and a transcript of the interview are all available at this site.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Author Interviews: Patricia Polacco
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Well-loved author and illustrator Patricia Polacco shares some insights about her childhood and her work in this video interview. Biographical details, a list of books, and a transcript of the interview are available.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Author Interviews: Peter Sis
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Czechoslovakian-born writer and illustrator Peter Sis shares his thoughts on his childhood and his work here in the United States in this video interview. Transcript and biographical details are also available.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
08/28/2023
Author Interviews: William Joyce
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Watch William Joyce discuss his career creating such memorable characters as George Shrinks and Rolie Polie Olie among other topics. Biographical information, featured books and transcripts of the video interview are all included.

Subject:
Arts
English Language Arts
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
Reading Rockets
Date Added:
10/03/2023
Build Healthy Digital Habits
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Create a healthy technology balance by reflecting on digital habits with one of three creative projects. Time to complete: 6-9 hours

Subject:
21st Century Skills
Business and Communication
Communication
Digital Citizenship
Technology
Material Type:
Lesson
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Google
Provider Set:
Applied Digital Skills
Date Added:
05/03/2022
Expedition 8 Crew Talks to Students in Japan
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In this video segment adapted from NASA, students in Matsuyama City, Japan, interview Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Mike Foale and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri about life and work aboard the International Space Station.

Subject:
Science
Material Type:
Audio/Video
Provider:
PBS LearningMedia
Date Added:
11/06/2023
Introduction to Sociology 2e
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Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book’s conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today’s students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface.

Subject:
Sociology
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Rice University
Provider Set:
OpenStax College
Date Added:
02/01/2012