Curated OER
Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery
Sixth graders find clues. In this mystery lesson students search for clues within Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett to solve the mystery in the story. Students record the details they find.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Blue Balliett
Read this biography to learn about author Blue Balliett. Links to her website, an interview, an author visit kit, and a list of her books available.
Curated OER
Writingfix.com: Writing Like an Artist Paints: Chasing Vermeer
Front cover of Blue Balliett book Chasing Vermeer.