The Polar Express Teacher's Guide
Page Description: Extend and enhance students' enjoyment of Chris Van Allsburg's magical holiday classic The Polar Express with the reading activities and guided discussion questions in this teacher's guide. This printable also includes a summary of the book, ideas for a reading celebration, an upper-grade lesson on similes and metaphors, and a lower-grade lesson on timelines.Grade Levels: K - 3
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