Not Exactly the Same!
by Grace Lin • Part of the Ling & Ting Series
55 Total Resources 6 Awards 4 State Lists Book Resume View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-2
- 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
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Lists With This Book
- Family
- Stories Beyond Borders
- Brothers & Sisters: AAPI Heritage
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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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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 9
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Series Paper Dolls from Grace Lin
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Story Starters for Writing from Grace Lin
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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

Meet-the-Author Recording with Grace Lin
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Video Book Reading narrated by Grace Lin
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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
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 6

ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2025
Commended, 2011

CCBC Choices
Selection, 2011

Horn Book Fanfare, 2001-2024
Selection, 2010

CALA Annual Best Book Award, 2008-2024
Winner, 2010

Publishers Weekly Best Books, 2010-2024
Fiction Selection, 2010
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