Curated OER
Gary Paulsen's The Car: Fun Trivia Quiz
With questions primarily about characters' names, this interactive online quiz tests knowledge of details about Gary Paulsen's book The Car. Pre-screen for accuracy as anyone can create quizzes on Fun Trivia. You might want to encourage...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Gary Paulsen Lesson Plans
This resource focuses on several of Gary Paulsen's novels. There are resources at the different links featuring lesson plans, activities, teaching guides and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Gary Paulsen
This resource provides an overview of the life of Gary Paulsen. It also includes a transcript to an interview conducted with Paulsen and book reviews done by students.
Virginia Tech
Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Gold" Teacher Guide
"Tucket's Gold" teacher guide also features "Mr. Tucket," "Call Me Francis Tucket," and "Tucket's Ride." Includes note to teachers from author, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Tucket's Ride" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Tucket's Ride" features note to teachers from author, brief author biographical sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Guts" Teacher Guide
"Guts" teacher guide includes note to teachers from author, brief synopsis, author biographical sketch, list of themes, and tips for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Soldier's Heart" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "Soldier's Heart" features brief synopsis, informative author biographical sketch, pre-reading activities, themes, and discussion questions. Also includes activities for "The Red Badge of Courage," "The Last Mission,"...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Nightjohn" Teacher Guide
"Nightjohn" teacher guide includes meaningful note from author brief synopsis. Features ideas for thematic discussion and great methods for interdisciplinary connections.
The Book Report
Teen reads.com: Gary Paulsen
Read about Gary Paulsen's life which has inspired so much of his popular fiction. Be sure to follow the links below his portrait to reviews of some of his newer titles.