Author Alice Walker was born on February 9, 1944.

After students read the novel The Color Purple, dialect is discussed and students write a short piece of fiction or poetry using the dialect of their peer group.

Grades   9 – 12

The New York Times used the slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print."

After discussing newspapers and their different points of view, students choose a current event, read editorials on the event, and share them with the class to identify the editor's point of view.

Grades   7 – 12

Jane Yolen was born in 1939.

Students read one of Jane Yolen's books, retell the story in the form of a puppet show, research animals in the book, and document their findings with the Animal Study interactive tool.

Grades   1 – 5

Judy Blume was born in 1938.

Students work with a partner or individually to create cartoons of their favorite scenes from Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.

Grades   3 – 6

Vancouver Hosts the 21st Olympic Winter Games

Students explore the significance of the Olympic flame and learn about the sports and athletes associated with the Winter Olympics.

Grades   5 – 12

Celebrate the 100th day of school!

As a class, students work in small groups to create a "100th Day" book.

Grades   K – 12