Curated OER
By Chris Van Allsburg Scavenger Hunt
In this Chris Van Allsburg worksheet, students utilize the Internet and one specific website to scroll through a time line of Allsgurg's novels to match five of his novels to their story lines.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing I Spy Riddle Rhymes With Jean Marzollo
You can brush up on your "I Spy" riddles and rhymes when you explore this site. Jean Marzollo guides you through the process of creating your very own poetry.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heros in America: Edna Ferber
Gives biographical information on famous writer, Edna Ferber. Discusses her early life, her career, and her works including "So Big" which won a Pulitzer Prize in 1924.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Thousand Paper Cranes
This historical fiction lesson plan is for students reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, in which they can discuss the tragedy of Hiroshima and its impact as well as other themes.
abcteach
Abcteach: A Worksheet: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes [Pdf]
This learning exercise is a terrific resource for busy teachers. You can print it out to give to your students reading "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: John Steinbeck Biographical
A narrative of the life of John Steinbeck (1902-1968), a California native and famous author of many classic novels such as "Of Mice and Men," and "The Grapes of Wrath."