Draw What You See: The Life and Art of Benny Andrews
by Kathleen Benson and Benny Andrews
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- Grade
- 1-4
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 2015
Word Count 1,325
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 840L
- ATOS Reading Level: 5.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 170670, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- Art
- History
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Andrews, Benny, 1930-2006--Juvenile literature
- Artists--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature
- African American artists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Art
- African American artists--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Andrews, Benny
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Art | Painting
- Artists
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 21st Century
- United States
- Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Prejudice & Racism
- Lists With This Book
- Sample: Skyline ELA Texts
- Black History Biographies
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Meet-the-Author Recording with Kathleen Benson about Draw What You See
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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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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
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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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 4

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2016

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2025
Biography Selection, 2016

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Books, 2013-2024
Selection, 2015

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
City Selection, 2015
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