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Activity
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Between Repeated Catch Phrases

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
After reading Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, students learn about writing in chronological order and about using a catch phrase throughout a text in order to unite ideas. Teacher...
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, by Judith Viorst

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This site features several links to lesson plans and activities for Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.
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Handout
Other

Kirkus Media: Judith Viorst

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interview with Judith Viorst where she talks about her children's book Lulu Walks the Dogs. She describes how she created the character Lulu and her admiration of her illustrator, Lane Smith. She also talks about the impact her book...
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Terrible, Horrible Days

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
After reading the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst, students have the chance to express the way they feel when they have a bad day. They will make personal connections as well as develop...
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eBook
Just Books Read Aloud

Just Books Read Aloud:alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A video of the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day", written by Judith Viorist. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
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Article
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Judith Viorst

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides information about Judith Viorst. It includes a short interview where she answers questions about her book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Writing Fix: Terrible, Horrible Days: Alexander and the Terrible...day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Front cover of the book Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst.