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The Barn: Discussion Questions
After reading The Barn by Avi, learners look over a list of discussion questions about the plot of the story. The discussion guide is a great way to engage readers in the book as well as to open up a thoughtful discussion about what they...
Fly Parsons
Crispin: Figurative Language Activity #1
As part of a study of figurative language Avi uses in his book, Crispin, individuals define the 10 terms listed on the learning exercise and then locate severals examples of each in the text of the novel.
Fly Parsons
Crispin: Figurative Language Activity #2
Readers of Crispin: The Cross of Lead are asked to identify the type of figurative language used in lines drawn from Avi's novel.
Avi Writer
Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution Teaching Guide
Sophia's War, Avi's novel that tracks the adventures of Sophia Calderwood, a fictional character, as well as the true stories of British Major John Andre and General Benedict Arnold during the American Revolution, is the anchor text of...
Avi Writer
Hard Gold: Teaching Guide
Designed for Hard Gold, a novel in Avi's I Witness series, this teaching guide includes a summary of the story and information about the writer as well as chapter-by-chapter vocabulary lists, text-based reading questions, activities,...
Avi Writer
City of Orphans: Teaching Guide
"Amazing things happen" in Avi's City of Orphans, and the suggestions in this teacher's resource will guide readers through through the many stories of the different characters living in the tenements of 1893 New York.
Curated OER
The Secret School
Fourth graders complete activities with the book The Secret School by AVI. For this literacy lesson, review Chapter 6 and read Chapters 7-8. They write a summary of Chapter 8.
Curated OER
The Secret School
Fourth graders make predictions and go over vocabulary for the story The Secret School. In this reading lesson plan, 4th graders use comprehension skills as they read the story and have to read to them.
Curated OER
The Secret School: chapters 2 and 3
Second graders read chapters 2 and 3 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. In this reading lesson plan, 2nd graders also read aloud in pairs and complete a worksheet.
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The Secret School: chapter 11
Fourth graders read chapter 11 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. For this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read and complete a crossword puzzle..
Curated OER
Chapter 4 of The Secret School
Fourth graders read chapter 4 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. In this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read.
Curated OER
The Secret School
Fourth graders read chapter 13 and 14 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. In this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read and go over vocabulary.
Curated OER
The Secret School
Fourth graders complete an activity with the book The Secret School by AVI. In this literacy lesson, 4th graders finish the story and write a Haiku poem describing their favorite part of the story.
Curated OER
The Secret School - Chapter 1, Short Answer Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer short answer questions from chapter 1 of The Secret School. Students answer 5 questions.
Curated OER
The Secret School - Chapter 2 Vocabulary
In this comprehension worksheet, students complete vocabulary definitions and short answer questions for chapter 2 of The Secret School. Students complete 11 problems.
Curated OER
"The Secret School" Chapters 13-14
In this "The Secret School" comprehension learning exercise, students complete 10 short answer questions about chapters 13 and 14, being as detailed as possible with their answers.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Exploring Free Speech and Persuasion in "Nothing but the Truth"
Contains plans for five lessons that use Avi's "Nothing But the Truth" to teach about free speech and give students an opportunity to develop persuasive arguments. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...
Other
Avi's Web Site!
This is Avi's very own website. It includes a categorized list of all his books (including individual summaries), plus highlights of soon-to-be-published and recently published books. A short biological sketch recommends a biography...
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.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Avi Classroom Activity
As part of a unit on Avi and his works, this classroom activity provides a brief classroom project and includes lesson plan ideas, web links, and additional texts.
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Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Nothing but the Truth [Pdf]
Four pages of .pdf offer at a glance summary, chapter-by-chapter highlights, suggested activities and a brief bio of the author.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Avi
Discover more about the young adult fiction writer Avi when you visit this site. This online resource provides links to lesson plans, autobiographical information and more.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "Ereth's Birthday"
Here teachers and students will find many useful extension activities for the book "Ereth's Birthday."