These research-based resources and lesson plans are designed for a variety of audiences to contribute to Pennsylvania national and core curriculum in support of the Pennsylvania Center for the Book's mission to promote books and literacy to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Color-coding suggests potential audiences: early literacy (blue), elementary (red), and secondary (green).
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CULTURAL TOUR OF PENNSYLVANIA
Students design a regional tour of Pennsylvania directing travelers to landmarks, features, and cultural figures of the area.
SECONDARY
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DINOSAUR MINI LESSONS
New readers engage with dinosaur books to learn vocabulary, participate in imaginative play and practice telling each story.
EARLY LITERACY
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MISSING VOICES: BIOGRAPHY
Students explore the Cultural Map of Pennsylvania, research a Pennsylvania figure, and compose a biographical essay.
SECONDARY
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PITTSBURGH HILL DISTRICT
A digital learning tool using primary sources, historical maps, and biographies of leading cultural and literary figures from the early 20th century.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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FAMILY LITERACY
Research-based emergent literacy resources designed for parents and educators working with parents and young children.
UNDER REVISION
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MICRO ESSAY
Students practice short form nonfiction writing by composing a micro essay describing how a piece of literature has influenced their understanding of the world around them.
SECONDARY
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ALPHABET MINI LESSONS
Young readers engage with the alphabet using illustrations, familiar objects, and more.
EARLY LITERACY
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FRIENDSHIP MINI LESSONS
New readers discuss cooperation, belonging, and compromise with inspiration from friendship-themed books.
EARLY LITERACY
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WORDLESS BOOKS MINI LESSONS
Readers of all levels apply storytelling and critical thinking skills to the visual narratives of wordless books.
EARLY LITERACY
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COUNTING MINI LESSONS
Young readers identify numbers, count, seek-and-find, and more with books that enhance numeracy.
EARLY LITERACY
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VEHICLES MINI LESSONS
Young readers are invited to participate in pretend play and early literacy s trategies with vehicle books.
EARLY LITERACY
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A FEW GOOD WOMEN
Students explore the issues and roles of women in the government during the Nixon administration via activities, biographies, interview transcripts, and primary resources.
UNDER REVISION
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Additional education resources are available from the Library of Congress.