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1. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 28
   Author Lois Duncan was born on this date in 1934.
   Mysteries are shared with students for them to solve and brainstorm the attributes of a good mystery. Small groups then compose short mysteries using the Mystery Cube.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 19
   Celebrate National Library Week!
   Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   5 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 11
   Sharon Draper was born on this day in 1952.
   Students read a book from one of Draper's trilogies and then meet to discuss their book with students have read the other two books.
   
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   6 – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 10
   The Statute of Anne, an influential copyright law, went into effect in 1710.
   Student groups do web research, compile their information, and make a booklet on copyright rules for the class to use as a reference.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 1
   Today is Census Day!
   Learn more about Census Day which happens every 10 years.
6. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Calendar Activity  |  April 12
   Today is D.E.A.R. Day!
   April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for "Drop Everything and Read," a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives.