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JGB Series K–1
(Those Shoes)
Grade 1

JGB Series 2–5
(The Gold Coin)
Grade 3

JGB Nonfiction Inquiry
(Small Acts Make a Big Difference)
Grades 2–5

JGB Series 6–8
Grades 6–8

Shared Inquiry Lesson Plans
(The New Colossus)
Grades 6–12

Effective Practices in Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion

Criteria for Choosing Great Books Selections

The Five Guidelines for Shared Inquiry Discussion

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The Questions Teachers Use

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