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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 1
   Annie Moore becomes the first immigrant to enter Ellis Island in 1892.
   Students explore online resources about Ellis Island, interview an immigrant in the area, and publish their stories.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  November 21
   NCTE's Orbis Pictus Nonfiction Award is announced today.
   Students conduct research and write original works of nonfiction on topics of their choice.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  December 20
   Sandra Cisneros was born today in 1954.
   Students choose a small aspect of their lives to develop into a story, poem, or brief essay inspired by Cisneros' work.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 25
   Today, the American Library Association announces its annual book award winners.
   Students research different awards given by the ALA and do an activity based on one of the awards.