Students read and discuss an award-winning book before writing their own story that demonstrates compassion.
The Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children is announced today.
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Author E.B. White was born on this day in 1899.
K - 5
Calendar Activity
| Author & Text
Author E.B. White, most well-known for his famous children's book, Charlotte's Web, received high acclaim and awards for many of his works of fiction.
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Today is Benjamin Franklin's birthday.
1 - 6
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
Students discuss Benjamin Franklin's contributions to postal history, investigate the roles of the Postmaster General, and write letters to their classmates using the Letter Generator.
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Write letters that make things happen!
1 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Historical Figure & Event
In a small group or as individuals, students write letters related to a unit of study or particular topic they have studied.
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Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817.
1 - 12
Calendar Activity
| Author & Text
Students make mental "snapshots" of a natural setting, then capture the details of their setting by writing and then creating a class booklet of the nature walk.
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Celebrate Louise Erdrich's birthday today.
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Author & Text
Students watch a short video about Erdrich's love of books and write their own memory piece.
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Jon Scieszka was born in 1954.
K - 8
Calendar Activity
| Author & Text
Students review Scieszka's tips for encouraging young people to read and then create their own, sharing ideas with adults in their community through a letter.
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Celebrate the 100th day of school!
K - 12
Calendar Activity
| Holiday & School Celebration
As a class, students work in small groups to create a "100th Day" book.