The People Upstairs
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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
poetry
Page Count
20
Publisher
Storytime
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
977205563902 
Lexile
950
Themes
poetry
neighbors
humor

The People Upstairs

Written by Ogden Mash and Illustrated by Susanna Rumiz

Do you ever wonder what your noisy neighbors are doing?

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Poetry Read Aloud Guide (2-3)

Use this Poetry Read-Aloud Guide to support students before, during, and after reading a poem.
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The People Upstairs: Vocabulary Guide

Use this Vocabulary Guide to identify Tier 2 vocabulary words in the book.
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The People Upstairs: Frayer Model

Use this graphic organizer to deepen vocabulary knowledge. 

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The People Upstairs: Word Search

After reading The People Upstairs by Ogden Mash, use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend student learning. Find and circle words across, down, and diagonally.
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The People Upstairs: Criss Cross

This printable and interactive Criss Cross puzzle aligns with The People Upstairs by Ogden Mash.
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Age Range
7 - 10
Genre
poetry
Page Count
20
Publisher
Storytime
Grade Level
2nd - 3rd
ISBN
977205563902 
Lexile
950
Themes
poetry
neighbors
humor
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