5th Grade Authors Resources
-
ACTIVITIES
The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Enrichment Activities
In Chris Van Allsburg's The Garden of Abdul Gasazi, the dog who protagonist Alan is supposed to be watching runs off and…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
TEACHING RESOURCE
An Interview with Jeff Kinney
Jeff Kinney answers questions about his very funny online journal, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Greg Heffley's Journal.Subjects:AuthorsArtistsLiterature -
REFERENCE
Letter from E.B. White
Enjoy a letter written by this revered author.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAuthors -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Louisa May Alcott Biography: A Nonfiction Reading Warm-Up
In this nonfiction printable, students read a short biography on Louisa May Alcott and answer reading comprehension…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson
Share the story of Rachel Carson's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Suffrage and Women's RightsAmerican History/U.S. HistorySocial Studies and History -
REFERENCE
Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
REFERENCE
The Peanuts Gang: Charles Schulz
Share the story of Charles Schulz with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn more about…Subjects:Creative WritingAmerican History/U.S. HistoryTwentieth Century -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Transcript of Authors Live with Jerry Spinelli
A complete transcript of the premier showing of Authors Live, with Newbery Award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. Mr.…Subjects:Jobs, Careers, and OccupationsCommunity and Ways of LifeSocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
E.B. White
Read about E.B. White and assign the related activities to help students learn more about the beloved author of…Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
LESSON PLANS
I'd Like to Introduce...
Students will create questions to ask their favorite authors.Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
WORKSHEETS
The Beat Movement: Jack Kerouac
Share the story of Jack Kerouac, and assign the related activities to help your students learn more about this literary…Subjects:Social MovementsAuthorsTwentieth Century -
WORKSHEETS
Q&A with David Elliot on Evangeline Mudd Stories
Introduce children to David Elliot, author of the Evangeline Mudd series, through this interview.Subjects:AuthorsChildren's BookFantasy Fiction -
WORKSHEETS
50 Ways to Celebrate Roald Dahl Day
Celebrate the works of British novelist Roald Dahl with 50 fun suggestions for Roald Dahl Day (September 13). Print the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookAuthors -
REFERENCE
J.R.R. Tolkien
Read this biography to learn about the life and career of author J.R.R. Tolkien.Subjects:Fantasy FictionTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesFiction -
WORKSHEETS
Jules Verne and Science Fiction
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Jules Verne, the first true science fiction writer.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureScience FictionAuthors -
WORKSHEETS
Rudyard Kipling's Birthday
Interesting facts and fun activities related to Rudyard Kipling.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
WORKSHEETS
Famous Canadian Authors Matching Activity
Have children match each Canadian author to the title of his or her book in this worksheet. Use this activity to review…Subjects:CanadiansAuthorsLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Q&A with Kathryn Lasky about One Beetle Too Many
Read about the writing process and research behind One Beetle Too Many: The Extraordinary Adventures of Charles Darwin…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAuthors -
WORKSHEETS
Q&A with David Ellwand on Fairie-ality Style
Learn how nature inspires David Ellwand's fairy fashions and designs by reading this Q&A with the author.Subjects:AuthorsVisual ArtsFantasy Fiction -
REFERENCE
Famous Storytellers
An article discussing some of the world's most famous storytellers.Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureAuthors -
REFERENCE
Child Authors
An article about children who have written books.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
REFERENCE
Caldecott Medal Winners
A list of Caldecott Medal winners, given by the American Library Association each year to the best illustrated book,…Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersCaldecott Medal Books & Illustrators -
REFERENCE
Nobel Prize for Literature Winners
A list of the Nobel Prize for Literature winners.Subjects:LiteratureAward and Prize WinnersReading and Literature -
REFERENCE
Pulitzer Prize Winners for Fiction
A list of Pulitzer Prize winners for Fiction.Subjects:LiteraturePulitzer Prize WinnersReading and Literature
