Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Thomas Rockwell
Explore this comprehensive resource to learn more about Thomas Rockwell's life and work. This site offers links to activities for "How to Eat Fried Worms." Teachers will also benefit from the lessons and activities related to Rockwell's...
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louis Sachar
Delve into this resource featuring links to biographical information, and lesson plans for some of Louis Sachar's work.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
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Lausd: Julie of the Wolves Literature Guide
This site features a guide to Jean Craighead George's book "Julie and the Wolves." This project is designed specifically for advanced English Language learners to learn about the Eskimos and Native American population.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Shiloh Discussion Questions
Come and check out this informative resource featuring discussion questions, a description of the book, a vocabulary builder, and an extension activity for the book "Shiloh."
Scholastic
Scholastic: Maniac Magee
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Keeping Quilt
A review of "The Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco, a story about a Russian immigrant mother and family as well as other resources for teaching young readers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Gary Soto
This resource provides Gary Soto's brief autobiography in which he discusses his writing. Also the transcript to an interview with Soto is given along with book reviews by students.
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Scholastic: Jacqueline Woodson
This resource features a biography, booklist, and interview transcript with the author Jacqueline Woodson. This author was presented with the Coretta Scott King Award for the book "Miracle's Boys," in 2001.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Nikki Grimes Biography
Learn more about the 2003 Coretta Scott King award winner Nikki Grimes when you explore this resource. Also provides a booklist for this author and a biography.
Scholastic
Scholastic Authors & Books: Paul Zindel's Biography
Scholastic's biography of Paul Zindel contains the author's memories of his early life, career choices, and reasons for writing: "I have to tell stories because that's the way the wiring went in."
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Scholastic: Russell Freedman Biography
Discover more about the author Russell Freedman when you visit this site. This resource provides a biography, an interview transcript, a booklist and more.
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Scholastic: Sharon M. Draper
Visit this resource to learn more about the author Sharon M. Draper. Provides a biography and photograph of this author.
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Number the Stars
This teacher resource includes a review of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
Virginia Tech
The Alan Review:signs in Speare's the Sign of the Beaver
What are the signs found in the novel "The Sign of the Beaver," by Elizabeth George Speare? Use informative site to learn more about this exciting novel.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Check out this site to learn more about the story "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," by J.K. Rowling.
Yale University
Yale: Laura Ingalls Wilder: A Journey of Discovery
This site features three novels and uses them to show students that reading can be fun and useful. Students and teachers will benefit from this informative resource.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Resource features extensive information about the book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling.
Other
Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" Literature Guide
Check out this literature guide for the book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," by J.K. Rowling. In addition to a very brief overview of the book, there are questions to think about, several activities, and a song. All help...
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Nancy Polette: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" Literature Guide
Discover the world of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." This site is filled with interactive technology activities.
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Paul Fleischman's Official Website
Have you ever wanted to know more about the life and work of Paul Fleischman? Use this site to learn more about this famous children's author.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
The Island of the Blue Dolphins: Mission Santa Barbara
Explore the novel "The Island of the Blue Dolphins," by Scott O'Dell. This site offers an interactive technology related activity for this book.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "A Day No Pigs Would Die" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "A Day No Pigs Would Die" features brief synopsis, author biographical sketch, list of themes, and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" t.g.
Teacher guide for "Ties That Bind, Ties That Break" features brief synopsis and author biographical sketch as well as list of themes and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.