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Suggested Author Interview Questions
Here are the 16 best questions to ask an author during an interview Ever wondered about your favorite author's writing…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLiteratureAuthors -
BOOK GUIDES
King Lear
In King Lear, by William Shakespeare, Lear retires from the monarchy and gives all power to his three daughters,…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipShakespeare -
BOOK GUIDES
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Enhance reading abilities with an activity about Ezra Jack Keats's book The Snowy Day that enriches and expands…Subjects:Caldecott Medal Books & IllustratorsEzra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAward and Prize Winners -
BOOK GUIDES
Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats
Use Ezra Jack Keats's book Whistle for Willie to enhance children's reading abilities. Discussion prompts, activities,…Subjects:Ezra Jack Keats, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
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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 -
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Recipe
Transform sugar cookie dough into peppermint candy cane treats for Christmas. This recipe is easy for children to…Subjects:Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His BooksAuthorsLiterature -
BOOK GUIDES
Hamlet
Included in this guide to Shakespeare's Hamlet are act-by-act synopses, discussion questions, student activities, and…Subjects:LiteratureBanned Books and CensorshipShakespeare -
WORKSHEETS
The Hobbit Teacher's Guide
Examine the use of verse in Tolkien's The Hobbit through riddles and rhymes. This printable teacher's guide will help…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesLanguage Arts and Writing -
BOOK GUIDES
Julius Caesar
One of the most important themes of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar is the question of what qualities make up a good leader.…Subjects:ReadingLiteratureShakespeare -
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 -
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As You Like It
As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's "marriage" comedies in which love's complications end in recognition of the true…Subjects:LiteratureShakespeareReading and Literature -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
The Lord of the Rings Reader's Guide
Extend students' enjoyment and understanding of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings by using the discussion questions in…Subjects:LiteratureFantasy FictionTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources -
LESSON PLANS
Listening to Poems While Reading Along
Choose one of Taylor Mali's poems to use in this poetry lesson plan. You will discuss how the poem changes in perceived…Subjects:Reading and LiteraturePoetryAuthors -
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Twelfth Night Curriculum Guide
Help students experience Illyria with performance-based teaching strategies for Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Before…Subjects:ShakespeareDrama and Performing ArtsAuthors -
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Theodor Seuss Geisel Biography
Read about the life and career of beloved author and illustrator Theodor Seuss Geisel. This biography reading warm-up…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionAuthors -
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Let's Write the Author
This organizer will help students write a letter to a favorite author. The organizer breaks down all the essential…Subjects:LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureChris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books -
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 -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Using a Double-Entry Journal with Shakespeare's Hamlet
Learn how to incorporate journaling in while teaching Shakespeare's play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.…SubjectsLiteratureShakespeareJournaling Tips, Strategies & Topics -
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
Carleton Kendrick Ed.M., LCSW
Learn about Carleton Kendrick, a family therapist and parenting expert.Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureReading and Literature -
REFERENCE
Homesick: My Own Story
Activities and resources to teach Homesick: My Own Story by Jean Fritz.Subjects:LiteratureLiterary BiographiesImmigration -
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
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
