The Legend of the Poinsettia
by Tomie dePaola
13 Total Resources 1 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Fairy Tales / Folklore
- Holiday
- Cultural Area
- Latinx
Year Published 1994
Word Count 1,227
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 680L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.6
- AR Quiz Numbers
- 16727
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Holiday Booklist
- Hispanic American Heritage
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Tomie dePaola
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In-depth Written Interview with Tomie dePaola
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 4
Author Interviews 5
In-depth Written Interview with Tomie dePaola
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Interview with Tomie dePaola
Created by Publishers Weekly
Interview with Tomie dePaola
Created by Horn Book
Children’s Literature Legacy Award Speech given by Tomie dePaola
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Interview with Tomie dePaola
Created by Library of Congress
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Reading to Kids
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Awards & Distinctions 1
Américas Award, 1993-2020
Commended, 1994
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