Uncle Jed's Barbershop
by Margaree King Mitchell and James Ransome
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- African American
Year Published 1993
Word Count 1,004
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 640L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.8
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 7194, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Subject Headings
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | United States - African-American
- Barbers
- Uncles
- African Americans--Fiction
- African Americans
- Juvenile Fiction | Family | General (see also headings under Social Themes)
- Barbers--Fiction
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Uncles--Fiction
- Barbershops
- Lists With This Book
- Black Consciousness Principles
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Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with James Ransome about Uncle Jed's Barbershop
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Audio Name Pronunciation with James Ransome
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In-depth Written Interview with James Ransome
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Historical Fiction 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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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 14
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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Historical Fiction Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Text Talk Lesson from Colorado Department of Education
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Classroom Guide - Social Studies from Reading Rainbow
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Classroom Guide from Reading Rainbow
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Family Activities from Reading Rainbow
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Lesson Plan from Learning to Give
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Discussion Questions from Virginia Council on Economic Education
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Economics Lesson Plan from Virginia Council on Economic Education
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Opportunity Cost Lesson Plan from Virginia Council on Economic Education
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Cost-Benefit Lesson Plan from Virginia Council on Economic Education
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Book Readings 1

Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with James Ransome
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Complete Video Reading narrated by Regina Taylor
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 2

Coretta Scott King Book Awards, 1970-2025
Illustrator Honor, 1994

CCBC Choices
Selection, 1993
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