Not Exactly the Same!
by Grace Lin • Part of the Ling & Ting Series
36 Total Resources 6 Awards 4 State Lists View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Beginning / Early Reader
- Realistic Fiction
- Cultural Experience
- Asian American
Year Published 2010
Word Count 887
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 390L
- ATOS Reading Level: 1.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 137469, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Family
Our Original Resources 7
Meet-the-Author Recording with Grace Lin about Not Exactly the Same!
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Grace Lin
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TeachingBooks Guest Blogger: Grace Lin “It Isn't An Easy Reader: Writing LING & TING”
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In-depth Written Interview with Grace Lin
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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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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 7
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
Created by TeachingBooks
Cultural Representation Reflection
Created by TeachingBooks

Series Paper Dolls from Grace Lin
Created by Grace Lin

Story Starters for Writing from Grace Lin
Created by Grace Lin
Lesson Plan from Tulsa Public Library
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Extension Ideas from Books 4 Learning
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Educator's Guide from Little, Brown and Company
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Book Readings 3

Video Book Reading narrated by Grace Lin
Created by Grace Lin
Complete Video Reading of "The Haircuts" narrated by Grace Lin
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Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Angela Lin
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Book Trailers 1

Video Book Trailer from Grace Lin
Created by Grace Lin
Awards & Distinctions 6

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2011

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001 - 2022
Selection, 2010

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2022
Fiction Selection, 2010

CALA Annual Best Book Award, 2008-2022
Winner, 2010
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