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Putting Faulkner's Mississippi in Context

Putting Faulkner's Mississippi in Context

This novel study helps students build background knowledge and explore the setting and time period of As I Lay Dying. NCE Sarah Becker’s lesson helps students understand the global and national scope of the novel and provides more context beyond the author's setting.

Booked by Kwame Alexander

Booked by Kwame Alexander

This novel study helps students make text-to-text connections to better understand the themes, plot, and characters of Booked. Zoretta Sanders-Howard’s lesson guides students to cite textual evidence using a diverse collection of Newsela content.

The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

The Creation of the U.S. Constitution

This text set teaches students the historical context of the U.S. Constitution. It also explores how leaders created the document through compromise and how it impacted different groups of people. Lauren Baier’s lesson helps include diverse perspectives in your instruction.

Three Essentials to Spark Joy in Reading

Three Essentials to Spark Joy in Reading

Newsela Fellows Aishia King and Tanisha Boyd share examples of how they support rigorous and joyful reading instruction through content knowledge, connection, and engagement.

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