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"M" is for McCray, John Henry [1910-1987] Journalist. Civil rights activist.A collection about writers, their books, and more. It's all about literature and learning! Visit your school library to learn even more!
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"M" is for McCray, John Henry [1910-1987] Journalist. Civil rights activist.Audio
"G" is for Gonzales, Ambrose Elliot [1857-1926] Journalist. Businessman.Lesson
3rd or 4th grade students will understand why authors use persuasive writing. They will analyze examples of persuasive pieces, then write their own piece.
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New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander was the speaker at the 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Contest . Winners received a signed copy of his book, Out of Wonder. He is the author of 28 books...Video
New York Times Bestselling author Kwame Alexander was the speaker at the 2018 Young Minds Dreaming Contest . Winners received a signed copy of his book, Out of Wonder. He is the author of 28 books...Video
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