Curated OER
Life in Korea During World War II: When My Name Was Keoko
Twelfth graders review facts about roles of Asia and Japan in World War II, read When My Name Was Keoko to familiarize themselves with daily life and historic events during World War II in Korea, and participate in student-led...
Kids' Wings
The Little Red Schoolhouse: "Seesaw Girl"
Here you will find a variety of activities to enhance the book "Seesaw Girl." The book is set in 17th century Korea. The majority of the activities are on Korea.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: A Single Shard
Carol Hurst provides a summary, student activities, related books, and a discussion guide of Linda Sue Park's Newberry winning book, A Single Shard.
Other
Linda Sue Park
This is Linda Sue Park's personal website. It is about the author's views on reading and writing but also gives the reader information on her books and a biography.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: The Kite Fighter
This site has a book summary of "The Kite Fighter" by Linda Sue Park. There are also many research links related to the book for teachers and students.
Other
Interview With Linda Sue Park
This site provides an interview with 2002 Newbery Newbery winner Linda Sue Park.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Linda Sue Park's Biography
Discover more about the Newbery awardwinning author Linda Sue Park when you visit this informational resource. Features a biography, a booklist and interview transcript.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park
Based on a true account, this book tells the story of Salva Dut, an 11-year-old boy separated from his family by the civil war in Sudan, and Nya, a girl from a small village who walks miles each day to fetch water for her family....
TES Global
Blendspace: Ch.1 Lesson 1: A Long Walk to Water
A learning module with eighteen links to images, videos, maps, and activities to use before, during, and after reading chapter 1 of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.
TES Global
Blendspace: Chapter 3: A Long Walk to Water
A nineteen-part learning module with links to images and texts to use while reading chapter 3 of Linda Sue Park's A long Walk to Water.