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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 29
   Poe's "The Raven" was published in 1845.
   As Poe's "The Raven" is read aloud, students note their reactions and discuss the changes or development of their first impressions as the poem continues.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 19
   Poet and author Pat Mora was born on this day in 1942.
   Students study and write extended metaphors through the use of Pat Mora's book.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   7 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 25
   Poet Robert Burns was born in 1759.
   Students read examples of traditional Scottish ballads and use this information to write and perform their own ballads.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  January 27
   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.