The Poet Upstairs
by Judith Ortiz Cofer and Oscar Ortiz • Related Edition: Retelling
18 Total Resources 3 Awards Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-6
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Poetry
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
Year Published 2012
Word Count 2,031
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 690L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 153979, 0.5 AR Points
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 7
Audio Name Pronunciation with Judith Ortiz Cofer
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map 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 5
Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Teaching Guide from Center for Puerto Rican Studies
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Book Readings 1
Complete Video Reading narrated by Raquel Ortiz
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 3

El día de los niños / El día de los libros, 2013-2025
Selection, 2014; Selection, 2013

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2025
City Selection, 2013

Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2024
Multicultural and International Honor, 2013
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