Curated OER
Write like David Shannon
Students distinguish various books by David Shannon from other authors, compare three of Shannon's books for similarities, list various possible settings for stories, integrate Shannon's pattern of writing into their own, and formulate...
Curated OER
Celebrate Our Favorite Authors
Students read and compare and contrast a variety of books by their favorite authors. They sort books from various authors and identify themes and patterns in writing and drawings. They also create their own book in the style of their...
Curated OER
Write Like David Shannon
Students listen to several of David Shannon's books and identify patterns in the text. They write and illustrate a story of their own in the style of David Shannon, and share their books with classmates.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Other Bad Cases to Write About
After reading A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon the writer will plan an original story where an unusual affliction affects a character and is eventually solved. The students will use strong and memorable details as they convey their...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: A Bad Case of Bullying: Using Literature Response Groups
Contains plans for three lessons that use "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon to start student discussion in literature response groups and to prevent bullying. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan...
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: Duck on a Bike
A video of the book "Duck On A Bike", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: Jangles: A Big Fish Story
A video of the book "Jangles: A Big Fish Story", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: David Shannon: No, David
A video of the book "No, David", written by David Shannon. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Other
Book Page Interview: David Shannon
David Shannon, author of "David Goes to School" shares some ideas about his books, his character David and his career.
Scholastic
Scholastic: David Shannon
Learn about David Shannon's many books for children at this site. There is a brief description of the story as well as the cover illustration.
Curated OER
Writing Fix: Rolling With the Animals: Duck on a Bike
Front cover of the book Duck on a Bike by David Shannon.
Curated OER
Writing Fix: Other Bad Cases to Write About: A Bad Case of Stripes
Front cover of the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon.