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12 Books to Use in Your Elementary Classroom to Discuss September 11th

12 Books to Use in Your Elementary Classroom to Discuss September 11th

by Creation Castle | Social Studies, Holiday, Reading

Patriot Day, commonly referred to as 9/11, is observed on September 11th in remembrance of those who died as a result of terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. None of us like to think about the horrific images we may have seen that day or the...
Take a Closer Look at Purposeful Close Reading Today

Take a Closer Look at Purposeful Close Reading Today

by Creation Castle | Reading, Holiday, Language Arts

Close reading involves reading short pieces of text multiple times. As your students become more familiar with the text, they will begin to analyze the content and author’s purpose through text-based questions and discussion. This reading activity gained...
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