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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Using The Catalog to Locate Information
Fourth graders identify prior knowledge of the Public Access Catalog. They identify parts of a catalog record. Students use the Public Access Catalog to locate an item. The teacher place 6-8 books on the tables. Students locate several...
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Explore Brothers and Sisters throughout Literature
Celebrate Brothers and Sisters Day on May 2, 2013 by studying sibling pairs in literature.
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Dear Mr. Henshaw
Students read Dear Mr. Henshaw. In this language arts lesson, students answer Mr. Henshaw's ten questions using detailed paragraphs. Students create a lunch box alarm.
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Spending Money
Fourth graders become familiar with the ways people exchange goods and services. In this spending money lesson, 4th graders listen to a chapter from Henry and Beezus and record Henry's earnings and money spent. Students use correct...
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A New Spin on Letter Writing Lessons
Letter writing lessons can provide a way to introduce students to this important mode of communication.
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Use of Literature in SDMPS
Pupils demonstrate their knowledge of the eight step problem solving process. They describe how the story would change according to the solution chosen, then rewrite an ending to the story based upon a solution other than the one in the...
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Musical Vocabulary Links
Students use well known songs to help them learn new vocabulary and apply meaning to the words. They make associations to the songs in order repeat and memorize new words. They use the Star Spangled Banner as an example in this...
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Autobiography
Sixth graders read and write autobiographical sketches, determine the author's purpose in writing, and type paragraphs using WP utilities.
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The World of Beverly Cleary: Meet the Characters
Anyone who loves Beverly Cleary books will enjoy reading about each character on this site dedicated to everything Beverly Cleary . A book list accompanies the "biography" of the character, and there is the neighborhood to explore to...
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The World of Beverly Cleary: Teaching Resources
A comprehensive guide to teaching Beverly Cleary's Ramona books. Includes material available as web pages as well as PDF formats. Also provides the words of Cleary herself when discussing characterization, as well as some unforgettable...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary
Provides a description of Ramona's World by Beverly Cleary and a discussion guide.
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The World of Beverly Cleary: Official Site
A look into the life and works of the acclaimed children's author Beverly Cleary. Includes sections about Cleary's life, but focuses more on her stories and characters, including some interactive tools and games. Also includes trivia...
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Official Site: About Beverly Cleary
A biography on young adult author Beverly Cleary. Discusses her early life, the many books she has written and the awards she has won.
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Ed. Paperback Assoc.: Top 100 Authors Beverly Cleary
Read what Beverly Cleary has to say about her life, and what the Educational Paperback Association has to say as well. There is also a list of some of her work.
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Trelease on Reading/beverly Cleary
The author of the Ramona series, Beverly Cleary, receives an appreciative biographical note by Jim Trelease.
Fun Trivia
Fun Trivia: Beverly Cleary Trivia Quizzes
This FunTrivia provides seven modules of timed quizzes over several of Bevery Cleary's books. Students will be able to review the answer main idea and detail questions over the following works by the Newbery Award winner, Beverly Cleary:...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Beverly Cleary
The Web English Teacher site provides links to lesson plans, learning activities and other resources for classes reading Beverly Cleary'sbooks, including Ramona Quimby, Age 8.
Open Library of the Internet Archive
Open Library: Socks by Beverly Cleary
This ebook version of Beverly Cleary's Socks has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here. Must sign up to borrow this book.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Books Authors: Beverly Cleary
Kids learn about Beverly Cleary's biography on this website. Students can explore information about the author of children's books such as Henry Huggins.
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The World of Beverly Cleary
A wonderful site all about famous author Beverly Cleary. It offers the visitor many things to do and explore, including the neighborhood where her stories take place and a little about her characters. Gives the visitor some games to play...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Predictable Story Books
Several examples of predictable books are listed and organized according to type. In addition to providing titles of children's books, this resource lists related titles for young adult readers. The bibliography includes several...
Quia
Quia: Ramona and Her Father Games
Four different games test your knowledge of Beverly Cleary's "Ramona and Her Father" and vocabulary from the book.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Book Series: Ramona Quimby
Interested in reading the Ramona Quimby Series by Beverly Cleary? This site discusses the plotline, major characters, list of books, and other reading.