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Making connections: Connecting places through reading
When we thought about the past year, both on this blog and in our daily lives, one thing stood out as being especially important - the connections we forge and keep.
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Beyond the Moon: Two readers to travel in space
In the last on our series celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, we present some Helbling readers which will launch you and your students into space.
We have already looked at M
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Explore the forest of Robin Hood
Say the name Robin Hood, and a series of ideas, images and connotations immediately come to mind.
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Doctor Dolittle projects for the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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A Connecticut Yankee in the English Class
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Exploring India with Kim in the English classroom
We are all aware of the benefits of extensive reading, but some of us may feel unsure about how to approach longer texts in class.
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Theme-based lessons for teens: Into the woods
Trees and forests are magical places in literature with a powerful symbolism.
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Explore the world of King Arthur
The story of King Arthur is one of the most well-known and popular British legends and is made up of a series of interlocking tales which are also known as the Arthurian Cycle.
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Expedition Moon Project Lesson
How far away is the Moon? Would you like to go there? July 20th marks the day when the first man, Neil Armstrong, shortly followed by Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon.
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The Jungle Book in the cinemas and your classroom
Disney's version of The Jungle Book Disney film (2016) has been praised for its stunning visuals and vocal cast.
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Reading the streets of London
London, just like many other capitals, has a unique status among the big cities of the world.
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Take a walk on the Wilde side: discover literary Dublin
"I live in Ireland every day in a drizzly dream of a Dublin walk...” John Geddes
Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behan and Roddy D
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