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  • Fort Ann Elementary School
  • Fort Ann, NY
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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These novels will be the backbone of our poetry unit. In order for students to analyze and write poetry, they will first be introduced to these high-interest verse novels which they can refer back to as mentor texts. Students will be given books talks for each of these books, and then make a decision on which one they would like to read in a group with their peers. These book clubs are designed to promote student choice and autonomy - the conversations and activities are led by the students and give opportunities to discuss difficult issues that children their age face around the world and throughout history.

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These novels will be the backbone of our poetry unit. In order for students to analyze and write poetry, they will first be introduced to these high-interest verse novels which they can refer back to as mentor texts. Students will be given books talks for each of these books, and then make a decision on which one they would like to read in a group with their peers. These book clubs are designed to promote student choice and autonomy - the conversations and activities are led by the students and give opportunities to discuss difficult issues that children their age face around the world and throughout history.

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