Curated OER
Make and Revise Predictions
Fifth graders make and revise predictions based on the chapters they have read in The Witch of Blackbird Pond. In this predictions lesson plan, 5th graders predict and then revise their predictions based on their background knowledge and...
Curated OER
First Class Mail
Students read The Witch of Blackbird Pond, and write a friendly letter to Elizabeth George Speare, the author, discussing their points of interest in the novel with her.
Curated OER
The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Pupils read and analyze the novel, 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond.' They list choices they have in society today, conduct a debate on freedom, role-play interviews with characters from the novel, create a timeline of a character, and...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Literature Library: "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" Study Guide [Pdf]
A great reading guide for "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare. Provides plenty of pre-reading material, including an author biography, an introductory article, activities, and vocabulary, as well as brainstorming and...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: A Guide to "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" [Pdf]
Background, character analysis, chapter-by-chapter summary and follow-up activities are all here in this 4 page .pdf.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Elizabeth George Speare
Web English Teacher has put together a terrific resource featuring links to Elizabeth George Speare's life and work. These links provide lesson plans, teaching ideas and more.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
A summary as well as an analysis of themes and characters. Helpful quizzes are also provided.