HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: A Thousand Paper Cranes
This historical fiction lesson plan is for students reading Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, in which they can discuss the tragedy of Hiroshima and its impact as well as other themes.
abcteach
Abcteach: A Worksheet: Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes [Pdf]
This worksheet is a terrific resource for busy teachers. You can print it out to give to your students reading "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr.
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech: A Multicultural Literature Bibliography
A list that provides either the teacher or the student with a list of books that gives a representation of the multicultural society that exists in the United States. A brief synopsis of each book is given along with a suggestion for the...
University of Washington
Asian American Studies: New and Forthcoming
This site provides several reviews of Asian American Literature, one of which is Jade Snow Wong's novel, FIFTH CHINESE DAUGHTER. At this site you will only find a review/brief information about the book.
Other
Shutterfly: Ell Resources: Multicultural Books
A short article about the essential elements of a multicultural book. Includes some examples of Asian Pacific American books, and tips for using them in the classroom. Video links will not work for archived website.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Amy Tan
Discover more about the life and work of Amy Tan. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for the book "The Joy Luck Club."
Cengage Learning
Gish Jen (B. 1955)
This site, from publisher Houghton Mifflin's online syllabus assistance for college instructors, provides helpful information for the study of Jen's works, including commentary on themes and style and questions for analyzing the works.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston
Explore the world of Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston through this informative site. Students and teachers will benefit from the featured lesson plans for "Farewell to Manzanar."
Luminarium
Luminarium: Contemporary Women Writers: Anniina's Amy Tan Page
This site provides an extensive list of links to others sites about author Amy Tan, with brief biographical information.
Other
Mostly Fiction: Amy Tan
This website provides reviews of Amy Tan's novels "The Hundred Secret Senses" and "The Joy Luck Club." There is also a list of links and biographical information.
Other
Metro active.com: Ghost Writer: Amy Tan
This website from MetroActive.com offers a newspaper article on Amy Tan and her novel "The Hundred Secret Senses." Tan discusses the "ghosts" in her novels as well as her own life as a storyteller.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Amy Tan
This website gives a profile, biography, and interview with author Amy Tan. This site provides a viery comprehensive site of this influential author.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anniina's Amy Tan Page
This brief article on author Amy Tan includes a lot of links to further information, including book reviews and interviews.