Literature Awards: Coretta Scott King Award 2005
These websites are about the Coretta Scott King award, and the books, authors, and illustrators that received the award in 2005. Includes lesson plans, book reviews, and illustrations and excerpts from the books. Several storytellers tell stories from “The People Could Fly” on video. There is also a link to the Coretta Scott King 2004 awards.
Grades
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- 8,
- 9,
- 10
Links
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The People Could Fly storytelling video
Watch this story told by a professional storyteller from "The People Could Fly".
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Flying to Freedom: Tar Beach and The People Could Fly
Use this lesson to compare and contrast the two books. Students will also learn about the themes of liberation and racism.
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Shelia P. Moses site
This site provides author information, latest publications, and lesson plan for "The Legend of Buddy Bush". Extension activities are also given.
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A Teacher's Guide
This four page PDF file is a teacher's guide for the award winning book "Remember: The Journey to School Integration" by Toni Morrison.
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Kidsreads: "Who Am I Without Him?"
Read an excerpt from this honor book by Sharon G. Fluke. Includes a link to a review of the book.
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Interactive Literature Selections
Explore the links on the right to find reading strategies, vocabulary, and practice questions to go along with the honor book "The People Could Fly," which was illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
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NPR: "Fortune's Bones"
Listen to an excerpt from the honor book by Marilyn Nelson.
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eThemes Resource: Literature Awards: Coretta Scott King Award 2004
Learn about the Coretta Scott King Awards, which recognize outstanding African American authors and illustrators of children's literature. Includes biographies about the people who won the awards for 2004, plus information about the books.
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