One Big Open Sky
by Lesa Cline-Ransome
39 Total Resources 8 Awards 1 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- 5-8
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Poetry
- Cultural Experience
- Women / Girls
- African American
Year Published 2024
Word Count 45,439
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: Currently Not Available
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 553286, 7 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- CSLP 2026 Middle Grade English
Our Original Resources 9
Audio Name Pronunciation with Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 8
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Discussion Questions from Read Across America
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Educator's Guide from Holiday House
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Book Readings 3
Video Book Reading narrated by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Clip 2" narrated by various narrators
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Audiobook Excerpt of "Clip 1" narrated by various narrators
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 8
Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Author Honor, 2025
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2025
John Newbery Medal, 1922-2025
Honor, 2025
Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award, 1997-2025
Selection, 2025
Recent Book Award Winners & Honorees
Honor, 2025
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2025
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
Middle Selection, 2024
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