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September 26, 2022
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Stories and Activities to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with activities that highlight the traditions and stories of Indigenous cultures. Berkeley was the first city to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 1992, but it wasn’t until 2021 that President Joe Biden declared a day in … Continue reading

September 14, 2022
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Five Strategies to Improve Close Reading of Paired Texts: Informational and Literary

Close reading is an important skill for students to learn in school and was designed to build strong reading habits in children that they will need in higher education and future careers. It requires students to really focus on what … Continue reading

September 6, 2022
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How to Improve Students’ Close Reading: Strategies for Nonfiction Text

Enhance your students’ close reading and analytical writing skills by teaching them key strategies for unraveling the main purpose within nonfiction texts. Filled with complex vocabulary and complex details, nonfiction texts can be difficult for students to understand. Specific text … Continue reading

September 1, 2022
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Culturally Responsive Lessons for Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in the United States each year from September 15 to October 15. The date of September 15 is significant because it marks the day that several Latin American countries attained their independence. During this … Continue reading

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