A Guide for Using the Great Gilly Hopkins in the Classroom


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Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, The great Gilly Hopink.




The Master Puppeteer


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Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan's most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life. Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master's son, tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shattered by mobs of hungry, rioting peasants, Jiro becomes aware of responsibilities greater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find his own parent, Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret....







A Guide for Using Madeline in the Classroom


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Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, Madeline.




From Staff Room to Classroom


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The tips and tricks you need to know to make transfer happen! This resource offers sure-fire tools and strategies for delivering professional learning that answers the question, “How can I use this in my classroom?” Gain indispensable guidance on: Effectively reaching and teaching adult learners by understanding their motivations, dispositions, and preferences The six levels of transfer and seven bridging strategies for supporting teachers as they apply content learned in PD to their classrooms and student interactions Updating professional learning to include technology and blended solutions Differentiating PD cross-generationally to promote reflective processing










A Guide for Using the Yearling in the Classroom


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Provides many activities to use when presenting The yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Projects include: pre-reading activities, biographical sketch, book summary, vocabulary lists, and book report activities.




A Guide for Using Adam of the Road in the Classroom


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A guide to using the book "Adam of the Road" in the classroom that includes sample lesson plans, unit tests, vocabulary lists, critical thinking questions, and hands-on projects.




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