Students compare and contrast two views of the Holocaust from different authors. Students may also research stories of other survivors who may or may not be published and create a presentation on this survivor.

Students explore their own roots by interviewing family members and use their family history to write a fictional account of their roots.

Students brainstorm a list of human rights issues, research their group's issue in depth, examine the way journalists cover a story, and create articles for a classroom newspaper.

Students visit a quotation attributed to Emerson and identify the definition of success. Students then use the Postcard Creator to write a note to a person that they feel is successful.

Students watch a short video about Erdrich's love of books and write their own memory piece.

Students choose a small aspect of their lives to develop into a story, poem, or brief essay inspired by Cisneros' work.

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.