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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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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Katherine Paterson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Newbery-winning author Katherine Paterson is featured in this site that includes a biography and a list of her books with detailed descriptions.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Avi

For Students 3rd - 8th
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site provides a commentary on the young adult fiction of Avi.
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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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Virginia Tech

Survival as a Bridge to at Risk Readers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
If you're looking for a way to appeal to at-risk readers, while integrating various curriculum areas, this article is full of ideas.
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Unit Plan
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Soldier's Heart" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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,"...
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "Nightjohn" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"Nightjohn" teacher guide includes meaningful note from author brief synopsis. Features ideas for thematic discussion and great methods for interdisciplinary connections.
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Unit Plan
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The River" Teacher Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th
"The River" teacher guide features excellent background and author information. Also included are thematic activities as well as tips for interdisciplinary connections.
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Kids' Wings

Texas Bluebonnet Books: "My Life in Dog Years"

For Students 9th - 10th
Gary Paulsen's autobiography, "My Life in Dog Years" can be enriched through the activities offered at this website!
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University of Calgary

Imagination's Legacy: Robin Mc Kinley

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource provides a brief biography of award winning novelist Robin McKinley.
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TES Global

Blendspace: 7th Grade Literature Circle Author Research

For Students 6th - 8th
A seventeen-part learning module with links to images and information about adolescent authors Sharon Draper, Christopher Crowe, Joseph Bruchac, Susan Campbell Bartole, Jerry Spinelli, and Seymour Reit.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Norma Fox Mazer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A biography on Norma Fox Mazer which discusses her literary work. Includes quotes and remarks from Mazer herself. Also included is the transcript to an interview.