Novel Unit - Dear Mr. Henshaw - These are activities to use when teach the novel Dear Mr. Henshaw... source
Novel Unit - Charlotte's Web - These are acitvities that you can use when teaching Charlotte's Web.... source
Novel Unit - Frindle - These are activities to use when teaching the novel Frindle.... source
Novel Unit - Sign of the Beaver - These are activities you can use when teaching the novel The Sign of The Beaver.... source
Novel Unit - Maniac Magee - A collection of activities to use with the novel Maniac Magee.... source
Novel Unit - Westing Game - These are activities you can use when teaching the Westing Game.... source
Novel Unit - Holes - This is a collection of idea that you can use when teaching the novel Holes.... source
Novel Unit - James and The Giant Peach - James is an orphan who lives with his mean aunts. James was given a bag of magic that was suppose to make his life wonderful. He accidentally spills the magic and a giant peach grows. Use some of these engaging activities when reading James and the... source
Reading Response Journals or Notebooks - Many of us would like to use the reading response model but need some advice to get started. Here's the best of the best telling us how they do it in their classroom!... source
Novel Unit - Chocolate Unit - Whether you're reading The Chocolate Fever, The Chocolate Touch, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or just looking for chocolate themed ideas, then this is the collection for you.... source
Novel Unit - Hatchet - Hatchet is a book about the survival challenges a boy faces after the bush plane he's traveling in crashes. Brian, the main character, has to learn how to survive, how to find food, etc, but also has to deal with his emotions and attitude toward his ... source
Novel Unit - Because of Winn Dixie - This is a collection of activities to use when teaching Because of Winn Dixie.... source
Literature Circles - Here are some ideas for implementing literature circles in your classroom.... source
Novel Unit - Bud, Not Buddy - Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis takes place during the depression. Bud is an orphan and goes to try and find his father. His suitcase and its possesions are the most important thing to him. This is one of my favorite novel units and here a... source
Novel Unit - Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes - Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is a true story about a little girl who lived in Japan when the US dopped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Below are some activities to go along with this story or a unit on Japan.... source
Novel Unit - Sarah Plain and Tall - Sarah Plain and Tall is a short novel about a family without a mother. The father writes an advertisement to find a wife and mother. Here are some activities to use when reading this novel.... source
Novel Unit - How To Eat Fried Worms - This is a funny book by Thomas Rockwell. Billy accepts a bet that he can eat fifteen worms in fifteen days. The agreement is that Billy can prepare the worms any way he wishes. Try some of these fun activities with your students.... source
4-blocks for Sixth - Here is my set-up (which changed last year as we began taking a 4-blocks approach at our school):
We read a novel together each grading period. This allows me to work on more individual assessments and such while everyone else is
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Books that Promote Girl Power - Tons of books that may be of high interest to girls. These are grouped together by age source
Booktalks - Quick and Simple - Looking for a good book? This site has them along with a brief summary of each source
Childrens Literature Web Guide - Book reviews and book awards. Internet resources related to books for children and young adults source
Encouraging The Young Reader - Grades 3-6 - A dozen activities from the America Reads Challenge. Although intended for parents, these ideas can be easily adapted for classroom use source
Fairrosa Cyber Library of Childrens Literature - Links to authors- illustrators and articles about childrens literature source
Grow-A-Reader Book List - Designed for students ages 11-12 this site discusses what children this age need in a book and provides a book list as well source
GT-World Reading Lists - Have gifted students or advanced readers in your class? This site lists good literature for advanced readers of all ages source
History of Childrens Literature - Begin a study of classical childrens literature at this information rich site (advanced research interest) source
Literacy & Technology - This site lists many links for integrating literature and technology in the areas of education, computer, media, reference, and virtual field trips source
Literature for Grades 4-8 - A fantastic resource that gives you a list of great literature to use with your students source
Madame Esmes Read-Aloud Resuscitation - A list of forty-nine books and their authors to read aloud with intermediate students source
National Center for Family Literacy - Search this site for the latest in research and policy reform efforts source
Newberry Books - Complete listing of all books to ever win this award. Grouped together by decade, each book has a brief summary that accompanies it source
Suggested Reading List - A list of books organized according to age level from birth through grade six source
Thirteen Exciting Reading Activities for Children - Thirteen ways to connect children to books that are intended to introduce readers to the joys of literature and hook them on books source
Why & How I Teach with Historical Fiction - This article not only explains why the author uses historical fiction, but provides some sample lessons also source
