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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Constitutional Convention: Four Founding Fathers You May Never Have Met

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the biographies of Ellsworth, Hamilton, Paterson, and Randolph. They study roles of these men during the Constitutional Convention.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bridge to Terabithia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read Katherin Paterson's novel, Bridge to Terabithia and participate in a variety of enrichment activities. Lesson provides study questions for each chapter of the novel.
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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Lyddie [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed mini-guide to award-winning author Katherine Paterson's novel "Lyddie." Provides comprehensive information about the novel, including historical/biographical context, chapter summaries, study questions, and post-reading...
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Website
Virginia Tech

The Alan Review: A Bridge Too Far but Why?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If you've wondered why Paterson's "Bridge to Terabithia" is frequently on the banned book lists, this article offers some possible explanations.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: The Great Gilly Hopkins: Word Games

For Students 4th - 6th
Do you like to play word games? This site offers you the opportunity to play several different games featuring the book "The Great Gilly Hopkins," by Katherine Paterson.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: William Carlos William

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography highlights author William Carlos Williams' contributions to American literature with emphasis on ordinary life and everyday language, particularly in his poetry. See "William Carlos Williams Activities" for related materials.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Lyddie

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the characters and setting of "Lyddie," by Carol Hurst? Gain insight into the characters through the discussion questions found a this site.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Katherine Paterson's Biography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover more about the Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson when you check out this resource. This site features an author's biography, booklist, interview transcript and more.
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Website
Virginia Tech

Jacob Have I Loved: Review

For Students 9th - 10th
How does the vision of self come into play in the novel "Jacob Have I Loved," by Katherine Paterson? Find out more when you visit this online resource.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Bridge to Terabithia

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart was designed to accompany the book Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. It includes several activities such as vocabulary matching, writing prompts, discussion questions, a...