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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   1 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 5
   In 1952, Paul Fleischman was born on this day.
   Some of Fleishman's memories in his essay "My House of Voices" are shared with the class. Students then write a descriptive essay that gives a tour of the voices in their homes, school, etc.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 6  |  Calendar Activity  |  September 1
   Library Card Sign-up Month begins today.
   A school or public library librarian is invited to visit the classroom to talk to the students about the advantages of having a library card. Students then take a library tour to acquaint them with the general features and resources available.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Q is for Duck: Using Alphabet Books With Struggling Writers
   A is for zoo? Q is for duck? The alphabet as students know it is transformed when students create a class book that contains clever associations for each letter of the alphabet.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Using Writing and Role-Play to Engage the Reluctant Writer
   What does the world look like through a javelina's eyes? Students become javelinas in this lesson when they analyze a character and write from his or her perspective.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   4 – 5  |  Lesson Plan  |  Standard Lesson
   Vote for Me! Developing, Writing, and Evaluating Persuasive Speeches
   This lesson encourages students in grades 4 and 5 to think critically and write persuasively by focusing on preparing, presenting, and evaluating mock campaign speeches.