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Nothing But The Truth
                               -by: Avi

Nothing But The Truth -multiple resources  -Link

Nothing But The Truth -PDF of 26 exercises

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Avi's Blog -Link

Avi's Website -Link

Beyonce singing National Anthem at Obama's Inaugural -Link

Nothing But The Truth  -Book Trailer

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Book Summary -Link

Summary

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Anticipation Guide 1

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Anticipation Guide 2

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Digital book text -Link

Avi Interview Internet Public Library

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Avi Interview NY Public Library

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Avi Interview Teaching Books

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Concept & Vocab. Analysis

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Court cases involving student rights

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Exploring Free Speech

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Guided Imagery

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Mini Guide

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Project Ideas -"Layered Curriculum"

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Conflict

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End of novel discussions

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Venn Diagram

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Essay Questions

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Anticipation Guide 3

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Irony Worksheet

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Journal Topics

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Reading Guide

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Theme Graphic Organizer

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Author bio, characters, vocab

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Picture Book Strategy

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Problematic Situation

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Response Journal

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Scholastic Intvw. with Avi

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Taxonomy Overview

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The Story Behind

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Thematic Unit & Bibliography

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Unsent Letter

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Vocabulary

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