Curated OER
Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Students find themes in folktales. In this folktale lesson plan, students read different folktales from Africa to find what message the author wants the reader to learn. They read "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" by Verna Aardema,...
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
This site features activities that revolve around "Teaching With Pourquoi Tales." Students will learn more about these types of old legends that deal with the natural world.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
Provides teaching ideas using Pourquoi tales, which are old legends that explain why things are the way they are. Three example tales with activities are provided: "How the Leopard Got Its Spots," "Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Leo Dillon's Biography
Learn more about the Caldecott award-winning author Leo Dillon when you visit this resource. Provides a biography, a booklist and an interview transcript.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Cause & Effect With "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" Day 4
We are finishing up the story today. Today we are finishing analyzing the story by thinking about how the events and characters developed by the end of the text.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" by Verna Aardema. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.