The Poet Upstairs
by Judith Ortiz Cofer and Oscar Ortiz • Related Edition: Retelling
12 Total Resources 4 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Poetry
- Science Fiction / Fantasy
- Picture Book
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
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Judith Ortiz Cofer
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Poetry Multi-Leveled Lesson
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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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Awards & Distinctions 4

Skipping Stones Honor Awards, 1994-2022
Multicultural and International Honor, 2013

Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2022
City Selection, 2013
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