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Worksheet
Curated OER

Missing May

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Missing May worksheet, students read the book Missing May and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 17 questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Missing May

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students listen to the first couple chapters in the book, Missing May by Cynthia Rylant and then sketch or write about a character or the setting, using words and phrases from the book as guides. They then discuss the chapters using the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Missing May

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a map of their state and find unusual names of towns and communities. They select three to five of the more unusual names and develop a plot that could use the town as a setting. Students write a synopsis for possible...
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Unit Plan
McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Missing May" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 7th
A great resource for students reading "Missing May," complete with a brief biography of author Cynthia Rylant, pre-reading material, diagramming activities, personal response and analysis questions, and an essay prompts for students who...
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Celebrate Cynthia Rylant's Birthday!

For Teachers K - 1st
This site provides the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of Cynthia Rylant, a famous children's author. Activities related to the understanding of "plot" are included, along with links to other websites about Cynthia Ryland and her...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Nancy Polette: "Missing May" Literature Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site features a literature guide for the book "Missing May," by Cynthia Rylant.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Cynthia Rylant Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides biographical information and lesson plans for Cynthia Rylant, with her book "Missing May" highlighted.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Missing May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.