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Selecting Theme Songs for Novels

Students explore theme by connecting lyrics to characters, events, scenes in the novel The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen. The activities are applicable to any novel.

by Mary Blow

GRADES 3–5, 6–8, 9–12

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Selecting Theme Songs for Novels

Students explore theme by connecting lyrics to characters, events, scenes in the novel The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen. The activities are applicable to any novel.

By Mary Blow

May 11, 2018

Grade

5-12

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Helping Young Students Transition to the Next Grade: Movin' on Up!

Use these books to help lessen fears in kindergartners and make a smooth transition to first grade.

By Scholastic.com Editors

May 17, 2018

Grade

PreK-2

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Reward Students With the Pineapple Award

Each month, I bestow one student with the honorable Pineapple Award: a certificate and a trophy — a real pineapple. Now you can, too!

By Mary Blow

May 8, 2018

Grade

K-12

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How to Build Your Classroom Library (and Develop Readers) With Points

Read to find some tips on how to improve your next Scholastic Book Order!

By Juan Gonzalez

May 10, 2018

Grade

K-6

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Data Dives and Instruction Reflection: Resources for Diving Deep

Get reproducible forms that help analyze assessments before and after taking them, and guide instructional decisions based on data.

By Meghan Everette

May 9, 2018

Grade

K-12

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10+ Culturally Authentic Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

Use these books to teach Hispanic heritage with respect for cultural authenticity.

By Sandra Carrillo

May 7, 2018

Grade

K-4

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