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Smithsonian English/Language Arts (PK-12)
We’ve taken the themes and topics that are most often taught at each grade level and organized resources by grade band. If available, we’ve indicated the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) (http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/) most appropriate for the resource. Many resources cover more than one standard, so we’ve only indicated the top match if available. Look through all grade levels to find a source that works best for you and your students. If the resource is Spanish language or bi-lingual, that is indicated by a check box.To search for a keyword in the document, use Control-F or Command-F. Email questions or comments to us: learningATsi.edu.
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Grade BandEnglish/Language Arts (ELA) Theme/TopicSmithsonian ELA Resource NameURLCCSS StandardSpanish Language
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PK-2Early Childhood LiteracyDiscovery Theaterhttps://discoverytheater.org/digitalresources/index.shtmFALSE
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PK-2Early Childhood LiteracyTalk with Me Toolkithttps://learninglab.si.edu/profile/45521FALSE
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PK-2Early Childhood LiteracySmithsonian Early Enrichment Centerhttps://learninglab.si.edu/profile/45521FALSE
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3-5All Eras 1600s-2011
Historical Thinking Standard 1: Chronological Thinking
Historical Thinking Standard 2: Historical Comprehension
Historical Thinking Standard 3: Historical Analysis and Interpretation
Historical Thinking Standard 4: Historical Research Capabilities
Historical Thinking Standard 5: Historical Issues-Analysis and Decision-Making		Our Story: Stories and Activities You can do Together OurStory is designed to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through children’s literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities. Each OurStory module examines a moment in American history through a work of historical fiction and related activities and includes a reading guide for parents and caregivers. There are 23 stories and multiple activities for each story.https://amhistory.si.edu/ourstory/activities/byhistoric.htmlFALSE
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3-5Visual Analysis StrategiesLearning to Lookhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_learning_to_look.pdf.RI.3-5.7FALSE
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Writing with Descriptive Language
Ekphrastic Poetry (Describing a Work of Art)https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-11/education_guide_ekphrastic_poetry_lesson.pdf.W.6-8.4FALSE
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6-8Constructing & Revising StoriesTelling Stories: Norman Rockwell (Workbook)https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_rockwell.pdf.W.5-8.3FALSE
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6-8Constructing & Revising StoriesTelling Stories: Norman Rockwell (Supporting Artworks)https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_rockwell_featured_art.pdf.W.5-8.3FALSE
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6-8Considering MediumHarlem Heroes: Photographs by Carl Van Vechtenhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_harlem_heroes.pdf.RI.6-8.7FALSE
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6-8Visual Analysis StrategiesLearning to Lookhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_learning_to_look.pdf.RI.6-8.7FALSE
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6-8Comparing & Contrasting TextsAfrican American Artists: Myth and Modern Societyhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_aa_myth_modern.pdfRL.6-8.9FALSE
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Writing with Descriptive Language
Ekphrastic Poetry (Describing a Work of Art)https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-11/education_guide_ekphrastic_poetry_lesson.pdf.W.9-12.4FALSE
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Considering Why Medium Matters
Harlem Heroes: Photographs by Carl Van Vechtenhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_harlem_heroes.pdf.RI.9-12.7FALSE
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9-12Visual Analysis StrategiesLearning to Lookhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.saam.media/files/documents/2017-09/education_guide_learning_to_look.pdf.RI.9-12.7FALSE
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