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    Stevenson, James

    Author James Stevenson Literature Based Theme Yard Sale After reading Yard Sale, discuss spending decision of the animals in the story. Students learn a decision-making process and how to identify their opportunity cost. https://web.archive.org/web/20160630041251/https://www.moneymanagement.org/Budgeting-Tools/Credit-Lesson-Plans/Yard-Sale.aspx

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    Swiss Family Robinson

    Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss Penguin Young Readers Factsheets Teacher’s Notes The Swiss Family Robinson Super Why This episode features the segment “The Swiss Family Robinson.” Whyatt and his friends use alphabet, spelling, and reading skills to … [continue reading]

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    Wyss, Johann

    Wikipedia Biography Johann David Wyss Wikipedia Biography Johann Rudolf Wyss

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  • Mr. Putter & Tabby Collection by Cynthia Rylant
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    Rylant, Cynthia

    Author Cynthia Rylant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynthia_Rylant Mr. Putter and Tabby Downloadable Materials quality classroom and reader activities for award–winning beginning reader series https://web.archive.org/web/20090107010243/http://www.harcourtbooks.com/BeginningReaders/mrputterandtabby.asp Story map, comprehension activities, and more free activities from TPT Teachers Pay Teachers Missing May Study Guide from … [continue reading]

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    Warner, Gertrude Chandler

    Author Gertrude Chandler Warner Literature Based Theme Biography on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_Chandler_Warner The Boxcar Children Word study and comprehension pages https://gardenofpraise.com/lesson3.htm De Paul University Theatre School Study Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20100617091430/https://theatreschool.depaul.edu/pdf/performance/P206TGBoxcarChildren.pdf

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    Wilde, Oscar

    Author Oscar Wilde Oscar Wilde was Born January 3, 1822 Oscar Wilde told U.S. customs officials: “I have nothing to declare but my genius”. Birthday of the Enfanter MP3 Canterville Ghost MP3, registration required http://www.audiobooksforfree.com/download/default.asp?refnum=1000202 Devoted Friend MP3 Fisherman and … [continue reading]

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    Velveteen Rabbit

    A Quick Unit Study, it is designed to take anywhere from one day to two weeks. Language Arts/ Computer Download and print the book https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11757 read aloud. If you really want your child to get into the book put them … [continue reading]

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