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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)

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ISBN 10 : 9780545281195
Pages : 298 pages
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Download Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) PDF Format Full Free by Christopher Paul Curtis and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.


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Historical Fiction for Young Readers (grades 4-8)

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ISBN 10 : 9781591586210
Pages : 505 pages
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Download Historical Fiction for Young Readers (grades 4-8) PDF Format Full Free by John Thomas Gillespie and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2008 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After discussion of various aspects of the genre (its importance, history, criteria for evaluation, and methods of presentation), the author takes an in-depth look at 80 of the best historical fiction novels published for this age group in the last 10 to 15 years. For each title, there is a brief introduction discussing setting, historical background, and point of view; a list of characters; a detailed plot summary; and ways to introduce the book to students, including important passages for reading or retelling."--Page 4 of cover.


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Elijah of Buxton

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ISBN 10 : 0545104734
Pages : 341 pages
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Download Elijah of Buxton PDF Format Full Free by Christopher Paul Curtis and published by . This book was released on with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1859, eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada, which is a haven for slaves fleeing the American south, uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.


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Reid's Read-Alouds

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Publisher : American Library Association
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ISBN 10 : 9780838997512
Pages : 137 pages
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The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970-2009

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ISBN 10 : 9780838935842
Pages : 165 pages
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Download The Coretta Scott King Awards, 1970-2009 PDF Format Full Free by Henrietta M. Smith and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-06-29 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers together the best African American children's literature.


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Teaching Historical Fiction with Ready-Made Literature Circles for Secondary Readers

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ISBN 10 : 9781598847895
Pages : 229 pages
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Download Teaching Historical Fiction with Ready-Made Literature Circles for Secondary Readers PDF Format Full Free by Carianne Bernadowski and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive step-by-step guide provides practical guidance to implement literature circles in any social studies or language arts classroom. • Provides an author and title index


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The Oxford Handbook of Canadian Literature

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ISBN 10 : 9780199941865
Pages : 993 pages
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Crossing the Border

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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
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ISBN 10 : 9780252031830
Pages : 274 pages
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Download Crossing the Border PDF Format Full Free by Sharon A. Roger Hepburn and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of freedom and flourishing in a community of former slaves In 1849, the Reverend William King and fifteen of his former slaves founded the Canadian settlement of Buxton on a 9,000-acre block of land in Ontario set aside for sale to blacks. Although initially opposed by some neighboring whites, their town grew steadily in population and stature with the backing of the Presbyterian Church of Canada and various philanthropics. A developed agricultural community that supported three schools, four churches, a hotel, and a post office, Buxton was home to almost seven hundred residents at its height. The settlement (which still exists today) remained all black until 1860, when its land was opened to purchase by whites. Sharon A. Roger Hepburn's Crossing the Border tells the story of Buxton's settlers, united in their determination to live free from slavery and legal repression. It is the most comprehensive study to address life in a black community in Canada.


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Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis

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Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
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ISBN 10 : 9781551309736
Pages : 228 pages
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Download Challenging Stories PDF Format Full Free by Anne Burke and published by Canadian Scholars’ Press. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can Canadian educators begin to instill cultural sensitivity and social awareness in elementary and secondary school students? This vital text attempts to answer that question by bringing together literacy scholars and practicing teachers in a unique cross-Canadian exploration of children’s literature and social justice. Through reflection on the experience of teaching with various Canadian texts including picture books, novels, and graphic novels, the contributors behind Challenging Stories create a “pedagogy of discomfort” that will encourage both educators and their students to develop critical literacy skills. The compelling contributions to this collection highlight the complexities of teaching with texts that address issues of discrimination, historical marginalization, colonialism, racial and gender intolerance, sexual orientation, language, and cultural diversity. The authors offer first-hand insight into the possibilities and challenges of implementing curricular and pedagogical changes to promote equity and social justice in the classroom. Featuring the stories of participating teachers and an annotated bibliography of children’s literature, this invaluable resource will prove to be essential reading for current and future educators.


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Bridges to Understanding

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ISBN 10 : 9780810881068
Pages : 535 pages
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Download Bridges to Understanding PDF Format Full Free by Linda Pavonetti and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-10-16 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This annotated bibliography, with descriptions of nearly 700 books representing more than 70 countries, provides stories that will help children understand our differences while simultaneously demonstrating our common humanity.


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Listening to Learn

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ISBN 10 : 9780838911075
Pages : 202 pages
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Download Listening to Learn PDF Format Full Free by Sharon Grover and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2012 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audiobooks not only present excellent opportunities to engage the attention of young people but also advance literacy. Learn how the format can support national learning standards and literacy skills in the K-12 curricula.


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Booktalking Around the World: Great Global Reads for Ages 9–14

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ISBN 10 : 9781598846140
Pages : 192 pages
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Download Booktalking Around the World: Great Global Reads for Ages 9–14 PDF Format Full Free by Sonja Cole and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2010-10-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A public librarian introducing young readers to stories from around the world. A social studies teacher wanting to offer students extra credit on a unit about ancient Greece. A Spanish teacher who needs to generate some excitement and interest about Hispanic culture. All of these educators can achieve their goals by utilizing the internationally themed booktalk suggestions in this text—Booktalking Around the World: Great Global Reads for Ages 9–14. This collection of booktalks and book lists is designed to be an invaluable resource for teachers as well as school and public librarians seeking geographically themed booktalks for newer books published from 2000–2010. Because studying the countries of the world is a major part of most school curricula, this book will support or extend this important curricular area. All the booktalks in this collection are aimed at children aged 9–14. All seven continents are represented, but the United States is excluded.


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Teaching Young Adult Literature

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Publisher : SAGE Publications
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ISBN 10 : 9781483309262
Pages : 369 pages
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Download Teaching Young Adult Literature PDF Format Full Free by Thomas W. Bean and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Young Adult Literature: Developing Students As World Citizens (by Thomas W. Bean, Judith Dunkerly-Bean, and Helen Harper) is a middle and secondary school methods text that introduces pre-service teachers in teacher credential programs and in-service teachers pursuing a Masters degree in Education to the field of young adult literature for use in contemporary contexts. The text introduces teachers to current research on adolescent life and literacy; the new and expanding genres of young adult literature; teaching approaches and practical strategies for using young adult literature in English and Language Arts secondary classrooms and in Content Area Subjects (e.g. History); and ongoing social, political and pedagogical issues of English and Language Arts classrooms in relation to contemporary young adult literature.


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Gateway to Reading: 250+ Author Games and Booktalks to Motivate Middle Readers

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ISBN 10 : 9781610694247
Pages : 270 pages
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Reading Together

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Publisher : Chronicle Books
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ISBN 10 : 9781797208572
Pages : 208 pages
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Download Reading Together PDF Format Full Free by Noah Brown and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading Together is the essential guide for parents interested in starting a book club with their kids and raising their children to become book-loving adults. This book is the first guide to parent-child book clubs. Written by a group of moms and their adolescent children who started a book club while the kids were in first grade, this how-to book shares the dos and don'ts they learned over more than 100 meetings and 100 books. Brimming with insight and inspiration, Reading Together includes the details of organizing and structuring meetings, tips on finding diverse books and choosing titles that spur discussion, common book club challenges and how to overcome them, and more. Readers will also find plenty of curated booklists with brilliant recommendations for middle grade and YA readers across genres, from sci-fi to mystery, adventure, and graphic novels. This book is a go-to gift for bookish parents who hope to raise a reader and connect with their community through the magic of books. ONE-OF-A-KIND: With detailed advice gathered over more than a decade and an engaging story at its core, Reading Together is an inspiring and useful handbook for parents looking to start a book club of their own and nurture a love of reading in their kids. A WINNING FORMULA: This book promises a stronger parent-child bond and is a pure celebration of books and reading—a winning recipe. GIFT APPEAL: Reading Together is an attractive gift or impulse-buy for a bookish parent or a parent of bookish kids. Perfect for: • Bookish parents with children • Parents of bookish children • Parents looking to encourage reluctant readers • Parents looking for after-school activities that are good for their kids • Grandparents of school-age children • Elementary school teachers and librarians


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How Bullets Saved My Life

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Publisher : Pembroke Publishers Limited
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ISBN 10 : 9781551382555
Pages : 130 pages
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Download How Bullets Saved My Life PDF Format Full Free by Judy Green and published by Pembroke Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Organized around the 6 + 1 Writing Traits, the book breaks writing into manageable parts to help both students and teachers deal with all aspects of writing." -- back cover.