Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The...		Exploring Addition Patterns -- Assessment Questions Distribute this printable worksheet that goes with Exploring Addition Patterns lesson.
The Gorp Reading Activities The following exercises are activities for before and after you read The Gorp's Gift.		Find the Pumpkins Students make and hide pumpkins for their classmates to find in this simple Halloween game.
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Be a Peacemaker Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about...		The Gorp's Gift: Gun Safety Resources for Teachers Reading activities for The Gorp's Gift, a book which promotes gun accident prevention...
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Gun Safety—What Would You Do? Students answer what they would do if they found a gun. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a...		Halloween People, Places, and Things A list of creepy people, places, and things that can be used as writing prompts.
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