Curated OER
Literature-based Skill Building: Holes by Louis Sachar
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer 5 general story elements questions about the book Holes by Louis Sachar. This can be used with any chapter.
Curated OER
Literature-based Skill Building: Holes by Louis Sachar
In this reading skills worksheet, students complete several literature-based skill building activities for the book 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
Curated OER
Literature-based Skill Building: Holes by Louis Sachar
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students answer several chapter based questions after reading the novel 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
Curated OER
Parched! No Water, No Town
Young scholars discuss the benefits of water conservation. Given a data sheet, they document their water usage over a specified period. Water usage data is graphed and analyzed. Students discuss ways in which they can conserve water.
Curated OER
Parl Ranger in Training
Students develop a research presentation about rock formations and natural erosion. Using traditional and online resources, students gather and organize information about rock formations. Students use their information to create a brief...
Curated OER
Holes
Learners watch the movie Holes. They list 5 key events from Holes and use a pyramid to rank the events in order of importance to the story. They determine cultural differences between the character and themselves.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Book Files: Holes
"Holes" by Louis Sachar, is a Newbery winner. Trouble seems to follow Stanley Yelnats and his family. Can Stanley "fulfill" the void/hole that exist? Make the smart choice by enjoying the novel with a BookFiles reading guide. The file...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Lunchroom to Classroom: Authentic Assessment & the Brown Bag Exam
A Brown Bag Exam uses found objects and images to help students activate prior knowledge and creates a framework for students to express their understanding. Students work individually and in collaboration to create concrete connections...
The Book Report
Kids reads.com: Authors
Click on the children's author link to view an article with biographical information, book titles, and the like.
Other
Nancy Polette: "Holes" Literature Guide
Use this informative site to learn more about the book "Holes," by Louis Sachar. This educational resource gives descriptive activities for this book.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: Summary of Holes by Louis Sachar
This is an online study guide for the young adult novel Holes by Louis Sachar including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
TES Global
Tes: Leaflet Self Assessment to Support Holes by Louis Sachar
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will create a leaflet that will persuade classmates to read the book Holes, a young adult book written by Louis Sachar. These rubric resources will used for peer assessments and self-assessments.
TES Global
Tes: Holes by Louis Sachar: Writing Tasks
[Free Registration/Login Required] This PowerPoint contains 16 various writing tasks connected to Louis Sachar's young adult novel, the book Holes. Students will write multi-paragraph essays, diary entries, personal letters, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Holes
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Holes" by Louis Sachar. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Louis Sachar's Biography
This biographical site focuses on Sachar's career choices and the path he took to become an author. Be sure to click on the interview transcript link to read what he had to say to students from around the country.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Companion to Louis Sachar's Holes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart works as a companion to Louis Sachar's novel Holes. It includes introduction ideas as well as activities to do with classes as they progress through the book.