Goin' Someplace Special
by Patricia C. McKissack and Jerry Pinkney
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2001
Word Count 1,593
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 730L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 53934, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- English Language Arts
- History
Our Original Resources 12
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with Jerry Pinkney about Goin' Someplace Special
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jerry Pinkney
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Patricia C. McKissack
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In-depth Written Interview with Jerry Pinkney
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In-depth Written Interview with Patricia C. McKissack
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 5
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Readings 1
Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 5
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2002
Notable Books for a Global Society, 1996-2024
Selection, 2002
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2024
Selection, 2002
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Illustrator Winner, 2002
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2002
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