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History-Social Science Content Standards

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A word map is a strategy to help learners learn new vocabulary word. There are many different variations of how to use this strategy. One way is to use the four-corner vocabulary chart, and with this method students write the definition, use it in a sentence, they draw picture of the word, and write the word in the corner. Other methods to use this strategy is to add antonyms, synonyms, dictionary definitions, part of speech and more. This strategy can be adjusted to meet the needs of all learners. Throughout this strategy students are making personal connections, because they are drawing their own picture, writing their own sentence and the definition in their own words. By doing this, it gives more meaning to learning the vocabulary word, and this would help struggling readers tremendously. Graphic organizers are helpful for all learners because it really helps them organize their thoughts. According to Echevarria, Vogt & Short (2014), "These charts provide more context and "clues" than typical word walls, because they include an illustration, definition, and sentence for each vocabulary word" (p.81). According to Robert Marzano (2009), an educational researcher, he mentions that in order for students to effectively learn vocabulary they need to follow a six-step process. The steps are as followed:

(Marzano, 2009).
The first three steps are in a word map. The following three steps can be done after the word map has been completed.

The image above is an example of a very common word map. In this word map, students write the vocabulary word in the center, they define the word, provide synonyms, use it in a sentence, and draw a picture of it.

In this example above students go into more detail with the word. They find the synonym, antonym, dictionary definition, sentence from the text and other forms of the word.

The image to the left is similar to the other two word maps above. Students write the word, use it in a sentence, write the definition, find a synonym for the word, illustrate it and determine it's part of speech.

Math- For a math lesson, a word map can be easily adapted just like in the photo to the left. In one corner the student can write the word, in another corner the student can write the definition. In the other two corners students can write an example and then some facts to go along with the math vocabulary word. By providing examples it brings meaning to the word, just like a picture does when learning reading vocabulary words.

History- For a history lesson, one way to adapt this strategy is to change the headings slightly. On this graphic organizer it could include: the vocabulary word, time period, definition, and picture. By adding the time period it gives an understanding of when the word was used, and it give more meaning to the word. For example if a student is learning about what a Red Coat is, they could write Revolutionary War (1775-1783) in the time period section.

Science- For a science lesson, the template would not change very much. However, a teacher could ask the student what area of science the word falls under. This might help students categorize what vocabulary words belong where. For example, if the vocabulary word is cumulus, the area of science might be meteorology.

Physical Education- For a physical education lesson, a student could still write the word, draw picture, define the word, and maybe list games they can play relating to the topic. For example, if students are learning about basketball students can list lightning, 3 vs. 3, and others for possible games they could play.

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History-Social Science Framework - History-Social Science Framework (CA Dept of Education)

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The State Board of Education adopted the History-Social Science Framework on July 14, 2016. This is the final digital version of the Framework.

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Academic Language Function Toolkit for EL's

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Academic Language Function Toolkit for EL's

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What is Scarborough’s Reading Rope Model? - Braintrust Tutors

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Literacy researcher Hollis Scarborough created a metaphor for explaining the complex processes involved in reading. Read more here.

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One-Page Fiction Reading/Thinking Passages Aligned with Core Priorities

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All provide opportunities to develop students' competence for Common Core Anchor Reading Standard 1:
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it;

cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Fiction Readings and Scaffolds from the Center for Urban Education

One-Page Fiction Readings by Grade Level
These passages are listed at their readability level according to the Fry formula.
You may want to use a reading from an earlier or later grade level
because the formula does not factor in conceptual difficulty of a text.

Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grades 8-10
8th grade students at Gray School illustrate the role of the narrator.

Students read to find answers to their own questions, Gray School

Story summary with illustration, Gray School

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Constructing Meaning provides teachers with the process and tools for weaving explicit language instruction into content-area teaching. Lesson planning is driven by the content and academic language demands of discipline-specific learning. Based on backward design and a gradual release of responsibility model, the Constructing Meaning process prompts teachers to:

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✏️ What is Poetry? | Poetry Writing for Kids and Beginners

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Poetry for Kids | Learn about the different types of poetry and the parts of a poem.

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10 Classic Children's Poems Everyone Should Read

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What are the best children's poems in all of English literature? Every reader will have their own firm favourites that bring back fond memories of those carefree and innocent days, but we've tried to select ten of the very finest classic poems for children for this post. For classic nursery rhymes, check out our pick of the best children's nursery rhymes in a separate post.

Lewis Carroll, 'Jabberwocky'. Often mistakenly called 'The Jabberwocky' (the Jabberwock is the monster, so the poem is 'Jabberwocky'), this poem first appeared in Lewis Carroll's 1871 follow-up book to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass. Focusing on the slaying of a fearsome monster, the titular Jabberwock, the poem is renowned for the inventiveness of its language: it gave us almost literally dozens of new words, including some now in common use: the words 'chortle' and 'galumph'.

Edward Lear, 'The Owl and the Pussycat'. This charming poem about the love story of the owl and the pussycat - unlikely partners, perhaps - has been interpreted in various ways (is the cat the female in the relationship?), but perhaps this is all beside the point. What matters is the wonderful picture of a fantasy world Lear creates in the poem. Like 'Jabberwocky', 'The Owl and the Pussycat' is a classic of nonsense literature.

Robert Louis Stevenson, 'From a Railway Carriage'. Taken from Stevenson's 1884 volume A Child's Garden of Verses, this Victorian classic describes a train journey and the fast-moving panoramic view witnessed from the train window.

Hilaire Belloc, 'Matilda'. One of Belloc's cautionary rhymes, which in many ways prefigure Roald Dahl's writing for children, 'Matilda' is a classic children's poem with a very dark subject: the titular heroine, because of the lies she tells, ends up being burned to death. But the poem has a light, humorous tone, despite its cautionary nature, since Belloc thought that making children laugh could also make them think.

A. A. Milne, 'Buckingham Palace'. This poem by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh is a great place to begin introducing children to poetry: each stanza begins with the same two lines, and ends with the same two words. It's about Christopher Robin, owner of Winnie the Pooh, going to the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace because Alice is marrying one of the guards.

T. S. Eliot, 'Macavity, the Mystery Cat'. As well as writing such modernist poems as The Waste Land and 'The Hollow Men', T. S. Eliot also wrote a book of nonsense verses about cats for his godchildren. (Eliot himself owned numerous cats.) Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats was later turned into the Andrew Lloyd-Webber musical Cats. This poem follows Macavity, who is loosely based on Professor Moriarty from the Sherlock Holmes stories (of which Eliot was a devoted fan). He's a master of disguise, a 'cat-burglar' in the most literal sense of the term, and a criminal who covers his (paw-)tracks with skill. According to Stephen Tunnicliffe, 'Macavity' is particularly good reading for 11- and 12-year-olds.

Allan Ahlberg, 'Please Mrs Butler'. This poem appeals to both children and teachers alike, thanks to its structure: the odd stanzas are spoken by a particularly talkative child complaining about what other children are doing, and the even stanzas comprise the teacher Mrs Butler's responses to the child's requests, with mounting frustration. Anyone who's endured a particularly fraught and annoying class at school (and let's face it, which of us hasn't?) will find something that strikes a chord here.

Michael Rosen, 'Chocolate Cake'. Michael Rosen is one of the leading poets for children writing today, and 'Chocolate Cake' is enormous fun. He starts off by discussing his love of chocolate cake as a young boy, and how one night he crept downstairs to eat a bit of the chocolate cake in the kitchen - and ended up wolfing down the whole lot. Rosen's poetry works particularly well when read aloud, and you can watch Michael Rosen reciting his poem here in this YouTube video.

Roald Dahl, 'Little Red Riding Hood'. One of Dahl's Revolting Rhymes - his verse retellings of classic fairy tales - this one is particularly good fun. Dahl offers us not the meek Little Red Riding Hood of nineteenth-century fairy stories but a plucky, resourceful, and brave girl who pulls a pistol out of her underwear to protect herself from the Big Bad Wolf. Revolting, horrific, and funny too - as we'd expect from the fascinating mind of Roald Dahl.

Maya Angelou, 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me'. A poem about overcoming fear and not allowing it to master you, 'Life Doesn't Frighten Me' is the perfect poem for children if you want to teach them about self-belief and the importance of facing their fears. Angelou lists a number of things, from barking dogs to grotesque fairy tales in the Mother Goose tradition, but comes back to her mantra: 'Life doesn't frighten me at all'. We're especially fond of Angelou's image of walking the ocean floor and never having to breathe (a fine metaphor - though in reality, don't try doing this without breathing apparatus).

Continue to explore the interesting world of children's literature with our pick of the best children's novels, these classic fairy tales, these fascinating facts about children's books and our collection of interesting Harry Potter facts. Alternatively, sit back and enjoy our pick of classic baby poems or head to school with these classic poems about schooldays, teachers, and classrooms. For a good collection of children's poetry, we recommend 100 Best Poems for Children (Puffin Poetry) .
The author of this article, Dr Oliver Tearle, is a literary critic and lecturer in English at Loughborough University. He is the author of, among others, The Secret Library: A Book-Lovers' Journey Through Curiosities of History and The Great War, The Waste Land and the Modernist Long Poem. Image (top): The Owl and the Pussycat via sammydavisdog on Flickr. Image (bottom): Maya Angelou by Adria Richards in 2009, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Our collection of famous poems for children are perfect for recitation or reading. These poems for kids will give them a love of poetry from a young age.

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Most adults probably remember reading Shel Silverstein and the joy his book A Light in the Attic brought us. Reading poetry with children fosters creativity and important literacy skills like rhyming. Short poems for kids can also help develop memory skills because students usually can't wait to share what they learned with family and friends. Since long poems may seem intimidating to younger readers or even those who are just new to poetry, we gathered some of the best short poems for kids. While some are silly and include nonsense words and funny names, others are more serious and tackle important social issues. Check out our complete list of short poems for kids below.

"Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime."

"I have eaten

the plums

that were in

the icebox"

"When she found she was tired, she abruptly expired,

That unfortunate Lady of Clare."

4. Happy Thought by Robert Louis Stevenson

"The world is so full of a number of things

I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings."

"The stars are blinking in the skies;

They see some sights that hurt their eyes."

"Robed so white and spotless,

Flying like a dove."

"How cheerfully he seems to grin ..."

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."

"The cry of the cicada

Gives us no sign

That presently it will die."

"I'm Nobody! Who are you?

Are you - Nobody - too?"

11. Sonnet by James Weldon Johnson

"Tho' thick the battle and tho' fierce the fight,

There is a power making for the right."

"My mother is calling me, and I'm calling you,

Where have you gone, my missing shoe?"

"I ate a chili pepper

On a lunch-time dare ..."

"My long-eared dog is very sweet.

He loves to lick my stinky feet."

"Doesn't she know

she's waving my underwear?"

"I might even

hear

his heart beat-

but never

his quiet

feet."

17. My Rock by Pat Mora

"I sit on my desert rock, listen

to the world's hum."

18. Cat by Marilyn Singer

"No cat I remember

dislikes December

inside."

"is a meadow

after a snowfall"

20. The Promise by Jane Hirshfield

"Stay, I said to my loves.

Each answered,

"Refer to me by my proper name,

Which is Mr. Hullibajiss."

22. Dust by P.A. Ropes

"The grey dust runs on the ground like a mouse ..."

23. My Griffin by Laura E. Richards

"I keep my Griffin in the barn;

I keep him busy winding yarn."

24. Fun by Leroy F. Jackson

"I love to hear a lobster laugh,

Or see a turtle wiggle ..."

"'Oh come, come, come,'

Said the sardine's mum.

'It's only a tin full of people.'"

26. Oh, Fly by Jane Yolen

"For oh, you are

a lovely fly.

Just

do not go

and multiply."

"more women in the arena means

more room for all of us to rise."

"I think it is a funny thing

That some birds whistle, others sing."

"A wee little worm in a hickory-nut

Sang, happy as he could be ..."

30. Snowball by Shel Silverstein

"I made myself a snowball

As perfect as could be."

"I never saw a purple cow.

I never hope to see one."

32. At the Zoo by William Makepeace Thackeray

"Then I saw the elephant a-waving of his trunk;

Then I saw the monkeys-mercy, how unpleasantly they smelt!"

"Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water ..."

"Star light, star bright,

First star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have this wish I wish tonight."

"I've a cat named Vesters,

And he eats all day.

He always lays around,

And never wants to play."

"There was an Old Person whose habits,

Induced him to feed upon rabbits;

When he'd eaten eighteen,

He turned perfectly green,

Upon which he relinquished those habits."

"What are heavy? sea-sand and sorrow:

What are brief? today and tomorrow:

What are frail? spring blossoms and youth:

What are deep? the ocean and truth."

38. Tommy by Gwendolyn Brooks

"I put my seed into the ground

And said, 'I'll watch it grow.'

I watered it and cared for it

As well as I could know."

"Children aren't happy with nothing to ignore,

And that's what parents were created for."

"Way down South where bananas grow,

A grasshopper stepped on an elephant's toe."

If you liked these short poems for kids, check out these poems about teaching.

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"Now We Are Six" by A.A. Milne (Sample Poem)

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99 Short Poems For Children - Popular Poem For Kids

Short Poems for Children. Including funny rhyming poems, poems about nature and animals, Poems about School. Inspiring and Famous poems. Poems by kids and poems for kids.

Short poems simple to memorize and recite.

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"The Crocodile" by Lewis Carroll (Sample Poem)

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Most adults probably remember reading Shel Silverstein and the joy his book A Light in the Attic brought us. Reading poetry with children fosters creativity and important literacy skills like rhyming. Short poems for kids can also help develop memory skills because students usually can't wait to share what they learned with family and friends. Since long poems may seem intimidating to younger readers or even those who are just new to poetry, we gathered some of the best short poems for kids. While some are silly and include nonsense words and funny names, others are more serious and tackle important social issues. Check out our complete list of short poems for kids below.

"Just put in your homework, then drop in a dime."

"I have eaten

the plums

that were in

the icebox"

"When she found she was tired, she abruptly expired,

That unfortunate Lady of Clare."

4. Happy Thought by Robert Louis Stevenson

"The world is so full of a number of things

I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings."

"The stars are blinking in the skies;

They see some sights that hurt their eyes."

"Robed so white and spotless,

Flying like a dove."

"How cheerfully he seems to grin ..."

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."

"The cry of the cicada

Gives us no sign

That presently it will die."

"I'm Nobody! Who are you?

Are you - Nobody - too?"

11. Sonnet by James Weldon Johnson

"Tho' thick the battle and tho' fierce the fight,

There is a power making for the right."

"My mother is calling me, and I'm calling you,

Where have you gone, my missing shoe?"

"I ate a chili pepper

On a lunch-time dare ..."

"My long-eared dog is very sweet.

He loves to lick my stinky feet."

"Doesn't she know

she's waving my underwear?"

"I might even

hear

his heart beat-

but never

his quiet

feet."

17. My Rock by Pat Mora

"I sit on my desert rock, listen

to the world's hum."

18. Cat by Marilyn Singer

"No cat I remember

dislikes December

inside."

"is a meadow

after a snowfall"

20. The Promise by Jane Hirshfield

"Stay, I said to my loves.

Each answered,

"Refer to me by my proper name,

Which is Mr. Hullibajiss."

22. Dust by P.A. Ropes

"The grey dust runs on the ground like a mouse ..."

23. My Griffin by Laura E. Richards

"I keep my Griffin in the barn;

I keep him busy winding yarn."

24. Fun by Leroy F. Jackson

"I love to hear a lobster laugh,

Or see a turtle wiggle ..."

"'Oh come, come, come,'

Said the sardine's mum.

'It's only a tin full of people.'"

26. Oh, Fly by Jane Yolen

"For oh, you are

a lovely fly.

Just

do not go

and multiply."

"more women in the arena means

more room for all of us to rise."

"I think it is a funny thing

That some birds whistle, others sing."

"A wee little worm in a hickory-nut

Sang, happy as he could be ..."

30. Snowball by Shel Silverstein

"I made myself a snowball

As perfect as could be."

"I never saw a purple cow.

I never hope to see one."

32. At the Zoo by William Makepeace Thackeray

"Then I saw the elephant a-waving of his trunk;

Then I saw the monkeys-mercy, how unpleasantly they smelt!"

"Jack and Jill went up the hill

To fetch a pail of water ..."

"Star light, star bright,

First star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have this wish I wish tonight."

"I've a cat named Vesters,

And he eats all day.

He always lays around,

And never wants to play."

"There was an Old Person whose habits,

Induced him to feed upon rabbits;

When he'd eaten eighteen,

He turned perfectly green,

Upon which he relinquished those habits."

"What are heavy? sea-sand and sorrow:

What are brief? today and tomorrow:

What are frail? spring blossoms and youth:

What are deep? the ocean and truth."

38. Tommy by Gwendolyn Brooks

"I put my seed into the ground

And said, 'I'll watch it grow.'

I watered it and cared for it

As well as I could know."

"Children aren't happy with nothing to ignore,

And that's what parents were created for."

"Way down South where bananas grow,

A grasshopper stepped on an elephant's toe."

If you liked these short poems for kids, check out these poems about teaching.

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"The Swing" by Robert Louis Stevenson (Sample Poem)

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Poems for Kids to Enjoy and Learn From

Poetry for children captures the essence of childhood: the fun, the laughter, the hope, and the inquisitive nature of exploring their world. Exposing kids to poetry early is a great way to build reading skills and a love for poetry. Children will learn new words, practice reading aloud with expression, and be exposed to rhymes. Children's poetry makes reading fun, which will ignite a passion for the spoken and written word.

10 Most Popular Poems for Children

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Explore a diverse collection of modern and classic children's poems. Perfect for reading and recitation, encourages love of literature. Poems for children includes poems for kids, famous children poems and poems by kids. Poetry is a wonderful and fun way to introduce children of all ages to Literature.

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Echoes of Independence (Poem on Unit topic)

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Echoes of Independence (Poem on Unit topic)

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Subject: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Political, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.), Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Generals -- United States, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Military & Wars, Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / General, Presidents, Travel / Reference, United States, Washington, George -- United States, Biography, Generals -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- United States, Generals -- Juvenile literature -- United States, Presidents -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- United StatesSee more

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"I am Martin Luther King, Jr." (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer

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"I am Martin Luther King, Jr." (Ordinary People Change the World) by Brad Meltzer

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Subject: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century, Juvenile Nonfiction / People & Places / United States / African American & Black, African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century, African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century, Civil rights movements -- Juvenile literature -- History -- 20th century -- United States, Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century, Civil rights workers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature -- United States, Civil rights workers -- United States, History / General, …

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"Who Was Abraham Lincoln?" by Janet B. Pascal

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"Who Was Abraham Lincoln?" by Janet B. Pascal

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"The Story of America’s Birthday" by Patricia A. Pingry

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"The Story of America’s Birthday" by Patricia A. Pingry

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Patricia A. Pingry is a published author, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Patricia A. Pingry include The Story of Easter, The Story of Noah, On Christmas Morning, The Christmas Story, and The Story of Coretta Scott King. Her title's The Story of Christmas, and The Story of Easter made The New York Times Best Seller List.

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Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting and educational board book about the history of this great country. This simple, engaging book introduces little ones to the story of the origins of America.

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"Thanksgiving Day Thanks" by Laura Malone Elliott

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"Thanksgiving Day Thanks" by Laura Malone Elliott

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To celebrate Thanksgiving, Sam's teacher asks her students to each write something they're thankful for on a paper feather, and she also asks them to come up with a project of their own. Though initially stumped while his friends quickly make plans for their feathers and projects, Sam eventually comes up with an idea: a parade of animal-shaped helium balloons outside the classroom window. A windy day puts [End Page 150] a damper on Sam's project, as three of his four balloons are lost, but Mary Ann, with her bow and suction-cup arrow, comes to the fourth balloon's rescue, leading Sam to realize that he's quite thankful for best friends. Although much of the book's plot covers ground already well trodden by picture-book authors, Elliott's focus on Sam's love for the Thanksgiving parade's balloons is a somewhat novel and entirely kid-friendly angle. The first Thanksgiving story is, as often is the case, oversimplified, and Mary Ann's project of dressing up like Squanto remains problematic despite her relating of various Wampanoag facts. Still, this is an age-appropriate and pleasant look at the holiday and Munsinger's creates a cozy world of cute, clothed critters in her delicately lined, warm-hued illustrations (rendered in watercolor, pen and ink, and pencil). Chubby black bear Sam, with his furry tummy occasionally peeking out between his shirt hem and waistband, is a sweet little guy, and busy, clever Mary Ann is appropriately depicted as a lively little squirrel. A brief summary of the original Thanksgiving story and a list of "fun facts" about the holiday are included.

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To celebrate Thanksgiving, Sam's teacher asks her students to each write something they're thankful for on a paper feather, and she also asks them to come up with a project of their own. Though initially stumped while his friends quickly make plans for their feathers and projects, Sam eventually comes up with an idea: a parade of animal-shaped helium balloons outside the classroom window.

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"Celebrate Independence Day" by Deborah Heiligman

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"Celebrate Independence Day" by Deborah Heiligman

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"A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights" by Kathleen Krull:

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"A Kids' Guide to America's Bill of Rights" by Kathleen Krull:

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If You Lived At The Time of Martin Luther King" by Ellen Levine

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If You Lived At The Time of Martin Luther King" by Ellen Levine

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Subject: African Americans -- Civil rights -- History -- 20th century, Civil rights movements -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Civil rights -- History, Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Social Activists, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / 20th Century, Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / Customs, Traditions, Anthropology, Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Civil & Human Rights, King, Martin Luther, United States -- Race relations -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century

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Access thousands of primary sources - letters, photographs, speeches, posters, maps, videos, and other document types - spanning the course of American history. We're always adding more!

Borrow from an ever-expanding collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives, and teachers around the world. Copy and modify activities for your students.

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Access thousands of primary sources - letters, photographs, speeches, posters, maps, videos, and other document types - spanning the course of American history. We're always adding more! Borrow from an ever-expanding collection of document-based activities created by the National Archives, and teachers around the world. Copy and modify activities for your students.

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